I know we already established that I took my pills like I was supposed to, but the longer I go without having a period (at least having a period when I'm supposed to get one), the more I start to wonder if I was completely protected or not. I mean I did bleed pretty heavily two weeks ago during my a...

No, I haven't checked into finding a new doctor yet, I just found out I got into a pretty prestigious program at my college and I've been distracted by making sure I have everything ready to begin classes. And to be completely honest, I'm not sure what I would do if I did go to the doctor and things...

I'm back...again! Last time I was here, I was bleeding during my third week of active pills, not my placebo pills like I'm supposed to. It was just like my period usual is, but it came way later than my period always has. Would that bleeding still be considered a period? Or is it considered breakthr...

I'm not sure if I would call it anxiety, but I've definitely been considering another birth control route other than the pill. I'm human and I know my pill taking habits, although currently pretty good, may not always be reliable. My boyfriend and I have a home together and have every intention of g...

I'm back! As I said before, I didn't get my period the previous month and started a new pack of BC pills anyway, like the directions on my pack said to. It's now the 3rd week of my active pills, one week before I'm supposed to start my placebos and get my period. But today, poof! My period came. It'...

I've been on birth control pills (Junel Fe 1/20) for probably a little over a year now. Recently I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure and after doing some research, I learned that birth control can contribute to having higher blood pressure. I decided to stop taking my pills the month before...