4 unexpected health benefits of going on birth control

Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control benefits include treating acne, easing menstrual cramps, and preventing some cancers.
Her Campus

Birth Control: My Honest Experience

When I finally decided to go on the pill, on my own terms, everything changed. From clearer skin to a newfound sense of ...
Parents on MSN

12 Reasons Your Period Might Be Late That Have Nothing to Do with Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. If you're waiting for a delayed period, you may wonder whether you're pregnant. But pregnancy isn't the only reason your period could be late. Common reasons ...
Sioux City Journal

Birth-control pill that eliminates women's periods wins FDA approval

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely won federal approval Tuesday. Called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and ...
Southeast Missourian

FDA approves birth-control pill that stops periods

WASHINGTON -- The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely won federal approval Tuesday. Called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and Drug ...
TooFab

Amber Portwood's Daughter Leah, 14, Has Candid Birth Control Conversation on Teen Mom

"I do not think I would be able to have a kid anytime soon ... just even thinking about it is really stressful," said the teenager after speaking openly with Gary and Kristina about going on birth ...

7 side effects to expect after stopping birth control from a higher sex drive to more acne

When you stop birth control, you may have a few breakouts, your vitamin D levels may decrease, your sex drive may be higher, ...
Newsweek

‘Did My Pill Cause Cancer?’ Women Describe How the Pill Changed Their Lives

About 150 million women around the world take the pill, mostly for birth control but also to regulate periods or reduce acne. The combined (estrogen and progesterone) pill and progesterone-only pill ...