Book An Appointment

Book Appointment – Mobile2025

*Disclaimer: Your appointment will only be confirmed after our customer service representative contacts you.

Book An Appointment

Book Appointment – Mobile2025

Birth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices

  • June 14, 2026
  • 0 Likes
  • 5 Views
  • 0 Comments

Can I use birth control pills to delay or stop my period?

To prevent having a period, can I use ordinary birth control pills or do I need special pills?

If I want to have a baby, how soon after stopping birth control pills can I get pregnant?

Is there any benefit to waiting a few months after stopping the pill before trying to get pregnant?

What happens if I stop taking the birth control pill and my period doesn't come back?

Will a pregnancy test be accurate if I'm taking birth control pills?

What happens if I take birth control pills while pregnant?

Can I take several birth control pills at once for emergency birth control?

Does how much I weigh make a difference for the effectiveness of morning-after pills?

I have taken birth control pills for years and want to stop. Can I stop at any time or should I finish my current pill packet?

Can I get pregnant during the days I take inactive pills?

Do birth control pills cause weight gain?

How do birth control pills affect cancer risk?

Do birth control pills affect cholesterol levels?

Do birth control pills affect blood pressure?

What is the risk of blood clots when taking birth control pills?

Can I keep taking birth control pills if I'm older than age 35?

Can antibiotics lower the effectiveness of birth control pills?

Updated: June 6, 2026

© 2026 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved.

Terms of Use

  • Share: