Birth Control 101: Everything you need to know about the pill

If you are unsure about which contraceptive is right for you, board-certified gynecologist Dr. Nicole Sparks has given us the scoop on seven popular types of birth control, including each product’s usage, effectiveness, and side effects.

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[PM-jqlf]

I’m a simple person. I see an educated black doctor, i click.

[Cashina]

The only channel that actually explains birth control in a concise and easy manner. Very easy to understand

[nikkitaylor]

Thank you for the information, I didn’t know if I was going crazy about the spotting

[BramIsCrusty]

Just turned 13 yesterday and now I’m on the pill. Thanks for all the information!

[jenlr]

I loved this video, very educational. Thank you so much for the explanation, Doctor ❤

[tkourun]

"Most people will fail to take them every day"
Me already taking 4+ daily meds
*Signature look of superiority *

[ShontilR]

If I switch from one combination brand pill to another combination brand will I bleed allot? Or should I be ok? When starting the active pills after coming off them for a week.

[honeydip]

Question I recently started Sprintec and I’m having no side effects except a hot feeling all over my body I’m wandering if this is normal

[janetadu-amofah]

I didn't get my period on December but not pregnant can I take microgynon to balance my hormones

[fathimashabnam]

Today is my 4th day of periods when should I start taking the pills

[SabrinaL]

hi i dont know if anyone will see this but im taking the pill for my acne and i started 2 sundays late on my package. could i just do one week and then the placebo? will it not be enough?

[cheneynicolenekazengurura]

Hi .my concern is I take pills but I don't get periods . But I missed to take 2pills .is it that too?

[fionnanewell]

What if you were ovulating yesterday and you're high chance of getting pregnant was the pull out method could I take the pill same day and it works

[shrutilachmi]

Hello I’m looking for a birth control that is an only pill because the combination pill had lead me have a massive weight gain and the doctors aren’t that helpful here in middle east

[Nononononotme]

Please somebody help me, I only started taking it this month and I got my periods on my 4th inactive pill, now please somebody help me what am I supposed to take now? Am I supposed to start the active pill while being in my period from the new blister or what am I supposed to take? Or am I supposed to start with the teal coloured side active pill in new blister or what? I’m so confused pls help

[crystalmoreno]

Ive mistakenly taken 7 week mirw than i should do i stop fir the 7 dyas as i usually do or continue the pack

[victoriajammeh]

I want to know about lasca pill because what of if I start to take the white that represents my period started I hope is bad if I take the pink during my period

[winnykirwa]

Kindly, what if I need this type of contraceptive but I meet with my husband only 3 times a mouth

[RandomlyScrolling]

PLEASE HELP. my Dr prescribed me pill for my PCOS, but saw the side effects of blood clotting, pill brand was even banned from some countries. Im scared, i want to cure my cysts, im 26 with no kids, super scared here, want to have kids ofc, but don't want to risk on complications of clots 😭😭😭

[tij]

Hey hi, can taking birth control pills cause blood clots...is it possible to get rid of them just at home or should one see a specialists doctor ?