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Which Birth Control is Best for Me?
April 30, 2025
The name sounds pretty simple — the pill — and yet with so many options it can be overwhelming to choose the right birth control for you. We break it all down so you don’t have to.
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Why We Believe Contraception Saves Lives
April 30, 2025
Did you know up until 1969 it was illegal to sell or advertise birth control in Canada? That may feel like a long time, but your mother or grandmother likely didn’t have access to or information about the reproductive options we take for granted.
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What You Should Know About Birth Control Pills
April 30, 2025
Birth control pills are a widely popular form of contraception, as they offer many advantages beyond pregnancy prevention alone. For many patients, these pills provide an excellent solution for menstrual cycle and symptom management.
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When to Start Birth Control Pills
April 30, 2025
People have been taking the pill for decades. In fact, as of 2019, there are over 151 million people across the world who use it. As prevalent as it is, not everything is common knowledge when it comes to starting birth control pills.
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What You Need to Know About 3-Month Birth Control Options
April 30, 2025
Many women take birth control for both contraception purposes and to help manage their periods. Periods can have a major impact on a person’s day-to-day life.
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What is The Best Birth Control for Me?
April 30, 2025
There's much to like about birth control pills when it comes to choosing a contraceptive: they're convenient to take and one of the most effective options for preventing pregnancy when used correctly.
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The Advantages and Benefits of Birth Control Pills
April 30, 2025
You can gain many benefits from taking birth control pills, from preventing pregnancy and managing menstrual cycles to reducing your risk of certain cancers.
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The Benefits and Risks of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills
April 30, 2025
Estrogen is often considered a crucial ingredient in birth control pills — yet, did you know that some pills contain low levels of the hormone or even no estrogen at all?
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Everything You Need to Know About Stopping Birth Control
April 30, 2025
Knowing what to do, who to speak to and what comes next when you’re considering stopping birth control can feel like a confusing and overwhelming process, but we’re here to break down everything you need to know. Hint: it’s more straightforward than you think!
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Starting Birth Control Pills on Your Period
April 30, 2025
There's a lot of different information out there about when and how to start birth control. If you’ve been thinking about starting birth control, you need all the facts to make an informed decision about your health.
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Non-Hormonal Birth Control: An Overview
April 30, 2025
Hormonal birth control isn’t for everyone. Whether you know hormonal birth control isn't the right choice for you or you're just exploring non-hormonal birth control options, we’ve got you covered.
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How Effective Is the Morning After Pill?
April 30, 2025
If you're new to emergency contraception, you might have a lot of questions. We've compiled a list of what you need to know about emergency contraception, also known as the morning after pill.
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How Long It Takes for Birth Control to Work
April 30, 2025
Birth control has been around for a long time. From the ancient Egyptians to the Victorians, there has been an assortment of forms of birth control. But it wasn’t until the women's liberation movement that birth control became more widely — and commercially — available.
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Facts vs. Myths: Can Birth Control Increase Breast Size?
April 30, 2025
An increase in breast size is widely thought to be a common side effect of starting birth control pills — but is there any truth to this assumption?
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Can you still get pregnant on the pill?
April 30, 2025
The effectiveness and convenience of the pill have been a game-changer making it the contraception of choice for many women. In fact, oral contraception is the second most commonly used contraception in Canada (closely following condoms).
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Birth Control Side Effects You Should Know
April 30, 2025
In the early days of birth control, the pill's side effects and other forms of hormonal birth control could vary from moderate to severe. As medical and pharmaceutical research has become more advanced, birth control pills have become safer and more widely available to Canadians.
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Can Birth Control Pills Expire? What You Should Know
April 30, 2025
Like most people, you probably have expired birth control pills lying around somewhere. But did you know that birth control pills can expire?
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What is Breakthrough Bleeding?
April 30, 2025
Seeing blood in your underwear or the toilet when you’re not expecting to can be alarming, but it’s not always something to be worried about. Breakthrough bleeding is far more common than you might think, particularly during pregnancy or when using hormonal birth control.
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Birth Control Pills for Women over 40
April 30, 2025
If you are over 40, you may wonder whether or not it is safe to take birth control pills.
It is generally considered safe for women 40 or older to continue taking birth control pills if they are in good health. However, certain health conditions and lifestyle habits can increase a woman’s risk.
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Birth Control and Weight Gain: What's the Connection?
April 30, 2025
When you're considering birth control, the last thing you want to worry about is if it will impact your weight. You have enough on your mind, and weight fluctuation caused by medication can be stressful.
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Birth Control Pills for Women Over 35
April 30, 2025
Older versions of birth control pills contained high doses of estrogen, making these types of prescriptions risky for women over the age of 35. Yet, advancements in medicine have made a wider range of hormonal birth control pills safe for women aged 35 and above.
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Birth Control And Migraines: The Connection You Should Know About
April 30, 2025
If you suffer from migraines, anything that promises to offer relief will probably spark your interest. The birth control pill is sometimes discussed as a treatment for this painful type of headache.
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It’s Time to Stop Accepting the Barriers to Birth Control
April 30, 2025
Jumping through hoops just to get birth control has become so commonplace that we’ve come to blindly accept it. But when we step back, is birth control really something to hide? Is starting birth control somehow wrong? Of course not.
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Birth Control & Medication Interactions: 10 Meds to Know About
April 30, 2025
For anyone taking birth control, you want to be able to trust that it is as effective as possible. However, some medications may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control due to certain drug interactions that can occur.
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Does Alcohol Affect Birth Control? What You Need to Know
April 30, 2025
Birth control and alcohol: can the two get along? The short answer is yes, you can still drink if you’re taking birth control––alcohol doesn’t make birth control less effective.
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Will Antibiotics Interact with Your Birth Control Pill?
April 30, 2025
Birth control pills are a popular form of contraception for good reason: they're easy to take, have been safely used for decades, and are highly effective when taken correctly. But what if your doctor prescribes you an antibiotic while you're on the pill?