Yes, I actually did. My gyno has suggested that I skip my period every other month in order to reduce the amount of headaches I experience because I get migraines every time I start my inactive pills. I've just never done it because I enjoy the mental comfort I experience from having a period every ...

Hello there, I have a concern. I have been taking combination birth control pills for about 4 years now. I usually always take my inactive pills but I was going on vacation during my “period” week so I decided to skip it for the very first time ever. I took my last active pill of the pack last Satur...

Hi, I just had a question about my birth control and antibiotics. I've heard several different things regarding birth control interactions with antibiotics. I really need them cleared up. My general practitioner told me once that there is no proof that amoxicillin effects my birth control so he just...

Hello there, I just had a quick question regarding my birth control. On Monday I managed to lose my pack of pills (I was traveling), but I was on my last week of pills (the placebo ones). So I didn't take any pills for the rest of the week. I got my period like normal and everything. So today I bega...

You're totally right. When I first started being sexually active I was super sketched out by the idea that a tiny little pill was going to protect me from pregnancy. It's been awhile since I've been worried about relying on my pill though. I think my confidence built up with it over time. I just ove...

Hello, I've been going back and forth since last night trying to decide if I should even post this. I know you guys are busy enough with a lot of other things so I don't want to be a bother. However, I can't help but feel I needed a little bit of reassurance. I'm taking the antibiotic Bactrim for a ...