Marijuana and birth control pills – Ask Alice
This short article explains the research and the possible risks of using weed and the... read more
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Rescheduling periods – GoAskAlice
Specific instructions on ways to skip periods with different birth control... read more
Menstrual Suppression – ARHP
How to skip periods and the risks & benefits, from the Association of Reproductive Health... read more
Birth control pills and smoking – Go Ask Alice
Whether or not smoking changes the effectiveness or risks of the... read more
Vaping on the birth control pill – Planned Parenthood
How vaping could affect hormonal birth... read more
How does the BC pill work, even during the placebo period? – Scarleteen
The biological explanation for how the pill affects someone's reproductive system to prevent... read more
How Do I Get Birth Control in Montreal?
You can visit a nurse or a doctor for a prescription of the birth control pill, patch, injection, IUD, or vaginal ring. If you're under 25, we recommend going to the walk-in hours of Head &... read more
Prescriptions and renewal – Pharmacien du Quebec (French)
This article explains when a pharmacist can make a prescription, like for birth control or the morning after pill, If also explains when they can renew a... read more
Breakthrough bleeding more common with extended-cycle pills? – Mayo Clinic
This article looks at if spotting (very light menstrual bleeding) is more common with extended-cycle birth control pills like Seasonale, which can reduce or eliminate periods. It also looks at... read more
Can I Smoke if I’m on the Pill?: Smoking and Birth Control
Hormonal birth control can be great for many people. But, smoking while you're using options like the pill or the ring can raise your risk for strokes and heart attacks. Doctors often don't recommend... read more