Many women take the "pill" in effort to prevent pregnancy. However, there are many risks and side effects from taking the pill that users should be aware of.

Feb 26, 2010 - Rachel Campbell

Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.

Mar 21, 2008 - Alicia Mae Prater

Taking the correct steps after a missed birth control pill can prevent an unplanned pregnancy.

Sep 17, 2009 - Staci Eastin

Yasmin® is an oral contraceptive. Knowing how this pill works, its side effects and drug interactions are important factors.

Jun 23, 2009 - Lindsey Mason

Birth control pills have been around for 40 years. There are a lot of positive reasons for women to use them, however evidence keeps mounting as to the risk involved.

Apr 5, 2010 - Kathryn Picoulin

Learn whether birth control pills are safe for diabetic women, including what recent studies indicate.

Sep 2, 2010 - Cheri Pearson

Discover the benefits of The Pill and why it is the world's most preferred form of contraceptive among women.

Sep 28, 2010 - Yan Hong Ng

Seasonale is an extended-cycle birth control pill that lets women have four annual periods. Here are some of the side effects of Seasonale to be aware of.

Jan 18, 2011 - Jody Morse

Be aware of Seasonique birth control pill side effects before using it. While Seasonique is ideal for some women, it's not the right choice for everyone.

Apr 26, 2010 - Jody Morse

Launched in 1960 in the US, the Pill was thought to be a "miracle" advance, which separated sex and procreation. Here's a timeline of how it came to be.

Aug 2, 2010 - Nicci Talbot

Using birth control pills as emergency contraception isn't the most fool-proof method, but it does provide an extra safety net in an urgent situation.

Dec 27, 2010 - Kendra Dahlstrom

The CDC points out the most common birth control option for women between the ages of 15 and 29 is the birth control pill.

May 31, 2010 - Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch

You're more likely to hear about the risk of pregnancy than the risk of birth control, but the pill has potentially harmful side effects and dangers.

May 26, 2011 - Sara McGrath

The unique transdermal delivery system of the Ortho Evra patch may expose women to higher estrogen levels than traditional birth control pills.

Jan 3, 2011 - Jennifer Groepl

Women who are overweight according to their BMI run a greater risk of birth control pills being less effective , which can lead to unplanned pregnancies.

Jun 18, 2010 - Tiffany Brunskole

Although many people are familiar with the birth control pill, there are several other forms of birth control available to fit individual lifestyles.

Feb 6, 2010 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Several birth control options exist, but women may find it difficult to understand how each works, and more importantly, how effective each is.

May 6, 2010 - Jennifer Long

If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.

Sep 2, 2009 - Tamara Frank

When it comes to birth control women have a variety of options to choose from. Choices may be based on a woman's health as well as personal preference.

Jan 19, 2009 - Julie Ackendorf

What are the options available for birth control? Know your options and make the choice that is best for you and your body.

Dec 18, 2010 - Mary Rayme