I was wondering if you can get pregnant while on birth control. I have been taking the pill for five days. And I was wondering if the male has to ejaculate inside you every time you have intercourse to become pregnant?
Health Center - Birth Control
For many women, birth control pills are the contraception method of choice. “The pill” has evolved over the years and more options exist than ever before. Unsure which is the right birth control method for you? Not sure what to do if you miss a pill? Find answers to these questions and more here.
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I'm a first-time birth control pill user. I was told the best way to begin taking them was to wait until my next period begins. However, while my last period arrived at the time it should, two days after it stopped I began spotting on and off. This has continued for a week and is now getting a bit heavier. My question is, should I wait to see if this stops and begin the pills when my next cycle starts, or can I begin them now?
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