It’s pretty rare to find someone who has an extensive knowledge of infectious diseases, and all most people will be able to say about hepatitis is ‘it sounds pretty bad.’ Well, Hepatitis C – or Hep C as it’s commonly shortened to – isn’t the worst of cards that life can give you, but it’s […] The post Can Hep C Be Cured Without Treatment? appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

Most people who contract a disease will very quickly develop symptoms that make them aware of it. This is true of nearly all diseases, but Hepatitis C is one of the exceptions. It is possible to have Hep C but be unaware of it due to there being no identifiable symptoms. This is particularly true […] The post What are Signs of Hep C? appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

Most people are very much aware of how the liver is one of the most important organs in the human body, tasked with collecting toxins and impurities and then making them ready for elimination from the body. Anything that endangers the health of your liver should be very serious cause for concern, and one of […] The post Is Hep C Curable? appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

Every person on this planet has unique needs and various ways in which these needs can be met. This is also true with methods of contraception as there is no such thing as a “one size fits all.” Some women prefer a daily pill while others may opt for a monthly shot. Either way, there […] The post 3 Tips to Determine What Form of Contraception is Right For You appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

Most people have had at least one experience where they drank too much and may have even become ill or said or done embarrassing things. Having one or even a few of these experiences does not make someone an alcoholic, but a pattern of heavy drinking can be an indication of an underlying problem. About […] The post What Women Should Know About Drinking And Birth Control appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

You’ve done your research and have chosen a birth control method that best fits your needs. Now, the next step is to get the birth control. Luckily, birth control is now accessible to get and can be done discreetly if you have any concerns about others finding out that you’re taking it. Clinics and doctors […] The post How to Get Birth Control appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

Some people might assume that getting pregnant while taking birth control isn’t possible. And well, this just isn’t true. Birth control is between  91% – 99% effective when it is used with perfect use. Although it has high rate of effectiveness, there are many ways that a woman can become pregnant without intending to. So, […] The post What Happens If You Take Birth Control While Pregnant? appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

A young woman typically starts to go through puberty between the ages of 8 to 13 years old. This is the time that her breasts start developing due the to the hormonal changes that are occurring throughout puberty. Estrogen, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the ovaries – is the hormone that is primarily responsible […] The post Does Birth Control Make Your Boobs Bigger? appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

You’ve probably heard before that you shouldn’t use antibiotics in combination with your birth control. Perhaps you’ve even read it on your birth control packaging as a warning, but is it actually a cause for concern? Do antibiotics affect birth control? Before we get to that, let’s quickly discuss what birth control is and how […] The post Do Antibiotics Affect Birth Control? appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more

Birth control is a convenient method to prevent pregnancy short-term and allows women to choose a good time for them to become pregnant. Most birth control consists of hormones that prevent ovulation and reduce the chance of an egg becoming fertilized by sperm. If you’re currently taking birth control or looking into what your options […] The post Can You Get Pregnant on Birth Control? appeared first on BirthControl.com ..read more