Archive for August, 2008

Why do they call breastfeeding a natural birth control?

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Drooly Bubbles! asked: I've heard it referred to as such, but never heard an explanation why. I also know it's not as good as being ON birth control too.Veronike

Is birth control more effective if taken in the morning?

Monday, August 25th, 2008

shelby asked: I have been on birth control for about four months, but I have heard that it is more effective if you take it in the morning. I take Yaz at about 8:00 every night. If it is better to take the pill in the morning, is it okay ...

Am I not protected on birth control anymore if I missed the first day Sunday start?

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Junegirl asked: Hello all. I have been on Yasmin birth control for a few months now. I was supposed to start a new pack yesterday (Sunday), but I forgot to take the first pill. So, I took that pill this morning and I will take the Monday ...

What percentage of women gain weight on birth control?

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

beauty&brains asked: I'm on the skinny side and am very self conscious about my weight. I don't have any disorders or anything, but I don't want to gain weight at all. That is a fear of mine. I have very painful periods and need to take birth control ...

What are the chances of getting pregnant if there is no condom, no ejaculation, and birth control is used?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Michael asked: Basically I just want to know how likely it is to get pregnant if you don't use a condom, you don't ejaculate or you pull out in time, and the girl is on birth control? I want to verify this because I've read the same results for condom+birth ...