FAQ Category: Birth Control

What are the hormones in birth control?

October 15, 2019

There are 2 hormones in birth control pills: Estrogen – higher doses will increase the risk for blood clots but will also help with breakthrough bleeding or lower doses will also. Progesterone – causes 2 types of side effects Androgenic (acne), and progestin – higher progestin activity = less chance of bleeding. Norgestimate does not have a […]

Can you still get pregnant on birth control?

Yes it’s possible for several reasons: If you don’t take it every day, if you need a higher dose of hormones than you are on. and some people are just really fertile and get pregnant on the birth control pill even if they take it every day. If you think you might be pregnant, you […]

If I am taking the birth control pill, patch, or ring, why do I need to use condoms?

We recommend and encourage using condoms to protect yourself and your future children from sexually transmitted infections.

What to do I do if I forgot to take my birth control pill(s)?

If you missed 1 pill, take it as soon as you remember it. If you missed 2 days of pills in a row, take 2 today, and 2 tomorrow. If you missed 3 days of pills, you’ll probably get your period, you’re are at risk of getting pregnant. Consider taking some emergency contraception (Pandia Health […]

Where can I get my blood pressure read?

You can go to a local pharmacy/grocery store. You can go to a fire station – they are supposed to be able to take it and say your doctor told you to ask them if they would help. You can also call the last doctor’s office you went to and ask what your blood pressure […]

Why do women who take BC Pills have an unexpected pregnancy sometimes?

Mainly it’s because they missed some pills or they took a medicine that ate up the hormones faster than usual like over the counter cold medicines can do that, St. John’s wort, magnesium. Studies have shown that if you have fewer placebo days, you decrease the chance of pregnancy. So if you are OK skipping […]

Is it safe to take birth control if you have high blood pressure?

We only recommend taking the POP if you have high blood pressure, which requires that you take it at the same time every day, if you are late by 3 hours, then you need emergency contraception and to abstain from sex for the next 5 days.

What is the next big thing for birth control?

The new hot thing for birth control is getting more people to consider the LARCs (Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives) but until then, there will be a business for the pill, patch and ring birth control methods.

What should I know about birth control and STD prevention as a man having sex with a woman?

Always use a condom, unless you both entered this relationship as virgins. Have some emergency contraception around in case the condom breaks. If you really want to prevent pregnancy, the woman should be on some form of hormonal long term birth control or the IUD. Get tested annually for chlamydia and optionally HIV.

What is the difference between generic and name brand?

Generics are pretty much the same as name brand and thus you can can save money if they go with the generic. Often times, people think they are on “name brand” but they are really on generic! e.g. Chateal is a generic. Generic has the same active ingredients as the brand name equivalents. The difference […]