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Missed Birth Control Pill

Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Find out what to do next.

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The Pill

Birth control pills (AKA “the pill”) are a kind of medicine with hormones that you take every day to prevent pregnancy. There are many different kinds.

See All Birth Control Methods

Get the facts on all the birth control methods: how they get the job done, what they cost, where to get them, and more.

How Pregnancy Happens

Get the facts on how pregnancy happens.

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Did you miss your birth control patch or ring?

Everyone makes a mistake with their birth control at some point. Find out what to do next.

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Emergency Contraception

Find out if you need to take emergency contraception, and which kind is right for you.

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