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Birth Control Pills Guide | What I Tell Patients Before They Start

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  • 7 days ago
  • 3 min read

Learn how to take birth control pills, how to start birth control for the first time and what to do if you miss a pill and more!


BIRTH CONTROL GUIDE:

In this video we walk through how to take birth control pills and how to use birth control pills correctly to ensure maximum effectiveness. We answer common questions like when to take birth control pills and when should i take birth control pills depending on your menstrual cycle and specific pill type. From understanding the difference between monophasic and everyday pills to knowing exactly what to do if you miss a dose, this guide helps you find the best birth control method for your lifestyle while staying protected against pregnancy.


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0:00 Intro

0:11 Quick Tip

0:32 Different Pill Options

1:36 How To Start On The Pill

2:19 What To Do If You Miss A Pill


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CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONTRACEPTION FOR YOU:

Contraception services can help you choose and access methods that prevent unplanned pregnancy and suit your lifestyle. Healthcare professionals can discuss your needs, future pregnancy plans, and preferences to help you decide which option is right for you.


Support and options available include:


Advice to help you compare different types of contraception and choose what fits your lifestyle


Access to short-term methods such as pills, condoms, vaginal rings, injections and diaphragms


Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), including implants and coils, which are highly effective and require little maintenance


Emergency contraception if you have had unprotected sex or think your contraception may have failed


Repeat supplies or ongoing management for methods you are already using


Guidance on starting contraception at different times in your cycle


Information about effectiveness, side effects, and interactions with certain medications


Support with fitting, removing or changing long-acting methods


Professionals can also answer questions confidentially, help you weigh up the pros and cons of each method, and provide safer sex advice, including using condoms to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.


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About this video: Looking to start on birth control? In this video, Advanced Clinical Practitioner Abraham Jacobson Khodadi, MPharm(Hons)IPresc MScACP shares 3 easy tips to manage and use birth control pills fast!


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