Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal birth control is the most reliable way to control your menstrual ...

“You absolutely don’t have to get a period every month,” says Taraneh Shirazian, M.D., an ob-gyn NYU Langone. “And if you’re on medication, it’s completely safe.” In fact, researchers from the ...

(CNN) — Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use ...

(CNN) — Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. (CNN) — Don’t ...

Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD Key Takeaways Birth control pills can take up to a week to start working if not taken ...

If you’re sexually active and don’t want to get pregnant right now, birth control is one of the most effective tools available. Understanding what your options are, and how to get access to ...