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Ask the Experts

Will going off the birth control pill affect my period?

Aug. 16, 2012

I’m going away with my family for three weeks, and I don’t want to bring my birth control pills. Can I stop and start again the first Sunday I’m back?

June 21, 2012

Do you always need a prescription to get birth control?

June 7, 2012

I’ve been on the pill for about three years now, and I’ve gained a lot of weight on it. Any suggestions?

May 22, 2012

Do you need a prescription for all types of birth control?

Jan. 17, 2012

What kind of birth control should I use if I don’t want to have to think about it everyday?

Nov. 10, 2011

How unsafe is it to take the pill if a friend gets it for me?

Oct. 3, 2011

I don’t know how strong my birth control pills are. Should I take emergency contraception too, just to be safe?

Aug. 30, 2011

I just started taking the pill, and now I’m breaking out. Doesn’t the pill help with acne?

Aug. 25, 2011