Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're thinking about starting birth control, you may have a few lingering questions about what side effects you'll have to ...

(CNN) — Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. (CNN) — Don’t ...

Dr. Sophia Yen hasn't had a period for 11 years. She's promoting a movement called #PeriodsOptional. Experts say that placebo birth-control pills aren't necessary and that people can safely skip ...

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It is impossible to stop a period for a specific night or day. However, if a person already takes birth control pills, they may be able to delay one by starting their next pill pack right away or ...

When you stop birth control, your period may be heavier and more irregular. You may also have a few acne breakouts and your frequency of headaches may change. Birth control can also dampen your sex ...