The birth control pill is one of the most studied medications in history… yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood on the internet.
In this episode of Call Your Doctor, board-certified physicians break down how the pill actually works in the body, what it’s doing to your hormones, and why so much misinformation about birth control continues to circulate online. They explain the many reasons the pill is prescribed beyond preventing pregnancy, review the real side effects women should know about, and separate fact from fiction when it comes to some of the most common birth control myths.
Plus, they walk through practical questions many women run into, like what happens if you miss a pill, whether it’s safe to take the pill continuously to skip your period, and whether the pill is something to consider during perimenopause.
IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE...
You:
I forgot to take my birth control pill! What should I do?
Also You:
Can I just skip my period this week? I really don’t want to deal with it right now.
3AM You:
Do you think I should I get off the pill? I’ve been on it for awhile...
IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS…
- should I take a break from birth control
- birth control and infertility
- can birth control affect who you’re attracted to
- skipping your period on birth control
- does birth control cause weight gain
- how long does it take fertility to return after the pill
YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!
In today’s chat we cover:
(11:52) What is the pill actually doing to my body?
(20:12) Is the pill only for preventing pregnancy?
(32:28) What are the real side effects and how worried should I be?
(39:02) Is everything I've heard about the pill true?
(46:29) Common birth control myths
(48:31) Should I consider the pill in perimenopause?
(50:59) What should I do if I missed a pill or start a pack late?
(54:10) Can I take the pill continuously to skip my periods?
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