Birth Control

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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. ‍

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Like most people, you probably have expired birth control pills lying around somewhere. But did you know that birth control pills can expire?

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.

Did you know that, although birth control pills can be a fantastic contraceptive option for some, specific health and lifestyle factors can make them a risker choice for others?

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!

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You can gain many benefits from taking birth control pills, from preventing pregnancy and managing menstrual cycles to reducing your risk of certain cancers.