Frequently asked questions and articles about oral contraceptives, including side effects, timing of use, effect on menstrual bleeding, and interactions with other medications.

An explanation of the differences in names and availability of birth control pills between Canada and the United States.

A Canadian article offering in-depth look at the pill, history, and health benefits.

Technical information about which patients should exercise caution or avoid using combined oral contraceptives, from John's Hopkins Reproline.

Answers to commonly asked questions about hormonal methods of birth control, such as the Pill, Mini-Pill, Norplant, and Depo-Provera. Includes information about missed periods, missed pills, and side-effects.

Information on how birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy. Written in a question and answer format.

Lady Melissa is a birth control pill case with alarm notification to remind you when to take that pill, includes ordering information.

Technically-oriented report covers changes/advances in pill formulations in recent years, including potential health benefits and risks. Includes a list of birth control pills and their producers and formulations available in the US.

Feminist Women's Health Center's info on use, cautions, danger signs, missed pills, and advantages of oral contraceptives.

A new birth control pill and an effective method of oral contraception and pregnancy prevention containing lower estrogen that improves cycle control with a favorable side effect profile.

Includes a gallery featuring samples of early pill packaging, and information about the unregulated clinical trials held in Puerto Rico.

Official web site for Seasonale, the first FDA-approved extended cycle birth control pill that offers just 4 periods a year.

This article from FDA Consumer magazine reviews the history of oral contraceptives, health concerns, health benefits, and trends toward the future.

Article for professionals covers pharmacology, efficacy, noncontraceptive health benefits, and side effects. Includes table of pills currently available in the United States.