The name sounds pretty simple — the pill — and yet with so many options it can be overwhelming to choose the right birth control for you. We break it all down so you don’t have to.
Older versions of birth control pills contained high doses of estrogen, making these types of prescriptions risky for women over the age of 35. Yet, advancements in medicine have made a wider range of hormonal birth control pills safe for women aged 35 and above.
Birth control pills are a popular form of contraception for good reason: they're easy to take, have been safely used for decades, and are highly effective when taken correctly. But what if your doctor prescribes you an antibiotic while you're on the pill?