How Does the Birth Control Pill Work and is it Safe to Use | Planned Parenthood Video

If you’re thinking about going on the pill, you may have questions. What do birth control pills do? Are birth control pills safe? Here’s all the info on how to use birth control pills.

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Transcript:

The birth control pill is safe and super simple: you swallow one tiny pill every day and that’s it — you’re protected from pregnancy. But you have to take it every day, so use an alarm or app to help you remember. And the pill doesn't prevent the spread of STDs, so use condoms along with the pill to help protect yourself from both pregnancy and STDs.

Like other medications, the pill has possible side effects, but they usually go away in the first few months. It has lots of benefits too. The pill can clear up acne, ease cramps, and make your periods lighter and more regular. Want to get on the pill? Your nearest Planned Parenthood health center can hook you up.

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I recently went to the Planned Parenthood near my house because I had pain while peeing. I immediately thought it was the worst (although I’m pretty sure it isn’t) so I asked my coworker what one could do with my symptoms and where I could go because I have no insurance and she suggested to go Planned Parenthood and that they would help me. I called as soon as I woke up the next day and got an appointment within the hour. It was my first time there and I was very nervous but after going there, I was so stunned. The people there were amazing, they helped me with everything I needed. I got medication for a UTI (hence why it hurt while peeing) and I also got a year supply of birth control. Me and my boyfriend recently had unprotected sex a few days prior well and they gave me an emergency contraceptive right away after informing them. The cost? Nothing. I didn’t pay a dime. I was so shocked. Only having about 60 dollars in my bank account, I was speechless. I’m sticking with Planned Parenthood and I support with what they do. Thank you.

[tsopmocful]

This vid did NOT tell me how The Pill worked. And yet that is what I sought. Please change the title.

[renroxhrd]

I was on 3 different pills for 7 years. Just got nexplanon and im so happy i did. The pill made me have headaches, heavy periods, and no period at all on my last pill, which was just progestin. No more worrying about refills and forgetting to take it. Do youself a favor, get the implant or iud. Its so much easier

[Reddie_dreamz]

I’m watching this on April 29th, 2020 for my healthy science class cause we doing online learning

[mkg]

God that's so much work I don't know how some people do it. I'm happy with my IUD.

[luclvars]

For example, which negative side effects can it have? Because I've heard some can cause headaches, but it doesn't seem like a real negative side effect

[daniellei]

What happens if you take more than 1 pills per day? Any side effects?

[jocelynguerra]

i thought you had to take it at the same time too

[kaylinbuckley]

Do you have to have a parent with you to get birth control if your under age, and how much does it cost. Someone plz answer.

[myWorld-nece]

can i do sex again and again everyday? This will save from after my 1st sex or after every sex i do

[johnjreckhart]

Her body her choice her problem. Now can I carry a gun with no permit!