Hormonal Contraception

Blood Clots and the Birth Control Patch

I am almost 35 and a bit overweight so I'm concerned about blood clots with The Pill. Read more...

Emergency Contraception is now available over-the-counter!

I just heard that "The Morning After Pill" can now be bought at a drugstore without a prescription! You don't even have to talk with a pharmacist any more. I think that's great. Read more...

Why am I no longer interested?

I've been with this thoughtful, loving and attractive guy for two years. We're both in our mid-thirties, have a healthy sporty lifestyle. We each have good jobs and have made a great home together. Read more...

Spotting Before Periods

I’m a 36-year old woman and basically healthy but I keep having spotting before my flow. I’ve been to several doctors about it and never gotten a good answer. Read more...

Choices for Effective Contraception in 2006

One of the remarkable advances for women in the last 50 years has been the development, scientific testing and availability of effective hormonal Read more...

Very Heavy Menstrual Flow

When periods are very heavy or you are experiencing “flooding” or passing big clots you have what doctors call menorrhagia. The purpose of this article is to define normal and very heavy menstrual bleeding, to explain what causes heavy flow, and to show what you yourself can do in dealing with heavy flow. Read more...

Perimenopause and night sweats

I am 49 years old, very healthy, and starting to feel better as I’m skipping periods in perimenopause. Read more...

Depo Provera and Osteoporosis

I’ve been using Depo Provera and am feeling fine. I started Depo in high school after a surprise pregnancy—I couldn’t remember to take my Pill. Should I be worried about osteoporosis? Read more...

Is the Pill a Smart Choice for a Conscientious Young Woman?

I'm 17, have regular periods, want to have children one day, and don't want to do anything that would risk my future health. I am sexually active but haven't yet found a life partner. Read more...

Menstrual Suppression (Manipulating Menstruation with Hormonal Contraception)

I’ve been reading and hearing about it—I wonder if you think I should try to get rid of my period by taking the Pill every day? Does it work? Is it safe? Read more...

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