Demystifying Birth Control: Expert Q&A

Join us for a video Q&A with physician experts about the most common myths surrounding family planning and contraception.

UChicago Medicine family planning physicians Dr. Neha Bhardwaj, Dr. Hillary McLaren and Dr. Shivika Trivedi will discuss birth control and patient options, as well as dispel myths.
00:00 Introduction
01:57 Is the pill my only option?
04:32 Are condoms the best protection against STIs?
05:24 Who should get the HPV vaccine?
07:47 Do you need a period every month?
10:24 Should patients skip their period?
12:19 Is it possible to reverse having your tubes tied?
14:14 Will birth control make it harder to have a child in the future?
15:06 Does birth control cause cancer?
16:20 Does birth control cause weight gain?
17:24 Does emergency contraception end a pregnancy?
18:45 Does diabetes stop me from using birth control?