Please share an interesting fact about taking birth control pills.

Ignore: It is important to take them at them at the same time each day.

Ignore: Women that take the pill for ten years or longer have a much lower chance of having ovarian cancer.

Ignore: Do not smoke while on birth control as it increases risk of cardiovascular side effects.

Ignore: Take birth control pills at same time every day. Miss 2 or more pills, use a back up method.

Ignore: You can use your pills to safely 'skip' you periods when it's convenient. Ask your doctor how !!

Contraception: Contraception must be used consistently and correctly for it to be effective.

A: A condom must be in place before penetration to prevent pregnancy.

Missing: Missing doses of birth control pills can result in ovulation and conception if no back up is used.

Withdrawal: Withdrawal is not a reliable method of birth control.

Ignore: Only monophasic pills can be used for continuous birth control pill use.

Ignore: 9% of women will get pregnant in the first year of using birth control pills.

Ignore: BCPs decrease risk of ovarian and uterine cancer by 50%. BCPS most effective for menstrual cramps.

Ignore: BCPs decrease risk of ovarian & Uterine cancer by 50%. Most effective for cramps and heavy periods.

Ignore: Birth control pills decrease the risk of ovarian cancer.

Birth: Birth control pills are good at preventing pregnancy, but using condoms too will also prevent STIs.

Ignore: Pill users can skip the last pill week and instead, start a new pack in order to skip periods.