Contraception

Missed a Birth Control Pill? What to Do Depends on the Type

Missed contraceptive pill instructions vary by type. Learn what CDC guidance says for combined pills, norethindrone, norgestrel, and drospirenone.

Can Vomiting or Diarrhea Reduce Birth-Control Pill Protection? What Current Guidance Says

Vomiting or severe diarrhea can affect some birth-control pills, but the advice depends on pill type, timing, and how long symptoms last. Learn what current CDC guidance recommends.