Teens & the Pill

Not only is the pill up to 99.7 percent effective against pregnancy, it’s got other health benefits — including less acne, fewer menstrual cramps, and more regular periods. But it’s only effective if you can remember to take it every day. The pill doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections. To get a prescription for the pill, you need to visit a health care provider.

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Can you go to a drugstore and buy birth control pills?
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Does the pill make you gain weight?
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If you’re on the pill, should you still use condoms?
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