Low-Dose Birth Control Pill
treatments
Lowest dose, greatest protection
Guttmacher Institute
Might low-dose birth control pills be more effective in preventing ovarian cancer? A Guttmacher Institute update offers an explanation.
All about Yaz
Mayo Clinic
Gain a better understanding of Yaz, a low-dose birth control pill, with this extensive overview.
Learning about Loestrin
Loestrin 24
Explore this site to learn about Loestrin, a low-dose birth control pill. Though this info is accurate, it does come from Loestrin's manufacturer.
Tired of periods?
WebMD
Introduce yourself to Lybrel, the newest low-dose birth control pill that lets you stop having a menstrual cycle. Learn the details here.
Low-dose for perimenopausal women
Family Doctor
Perimenopausal women seeking pregnancy prevention options can use a low-dose birth control pill. Read about your options here.
self-help
What is low-dose?
Dr. Donnica
Let Dr. Donnica tell you! This expert in women's health provides a straightforward definition of low-dose birth control pills and some examples.
Many options on the market
Paramus Post
With so many birth control options it's easy to get confused. Let this straightforward article clarify your alternatives, with a nice breakdown, including information on low-dose birth control pills.
Join in with the commenters after reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta's blog about the proposed ban on low-dose birth control pills. Are they truly as dangerous as people make them out to be?
Interested in LoSeasonique?
Feministing
LoSeasonique has been recently approved by the FDA to help women live a period-free life. Join the active comments section to see what real women are saying about this new birth control method.
risks
Science examines potential risks
Virginia Hopkins Health Watch
A collection of study excerpts reviews the complications that can occur while taking low-dose birth control pills.
Low dose, same side effects
Medical News Today
Just because there are fewer hormones in your birth control pill doesn't mean there are always fewer side effects. Read about a student examining the incidence of breakthrough bleeding while on low-dose birth control pills.
Proposed ban on low-dose pills
News-Medical Net
An advocacy group has petitioned for a ban on low-dose birth control pills, because of a higher risk for blood clots. Read more here.
Factors that affect efficacy
Health 24
If you're taking St. John's Wort with your low-dose birth control pill, you may be compromising the pill's effectiveness. Same with excessive weight. Get informed here.


