Did you know?
DOES THE PILL START
WORKING RIGHT AWAY?
If you start taking the pill on any day other than the first day of your period, you will need to use back-up contraception, like condoms and spermicide, for the first seven days.
Did you know?
...BUT IT'S IMPORTANT
TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
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Your chance of getting pregnant depends on how well you follow the directions for taking your birth control pills.
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The better you follow the directions, the less chance you have of getting pregnant.
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You should talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions about taking the Pill.
Did you know?
A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. women age 18-45 that included current and potential birth control pill users found:
78%
of women worry about the amount of hormones they are exposed to through the use of pills*
Source: Online survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of AbbVie, between July 7-14, 2014, among 1005 U.S. women aged 18-45 currently using oral contraceptives (OCs) or considering use in the next 6 months.
*Survey respondents could choose from the following to indicate their level of worry about the amount of hormones they are exposed to through the use of OCs: extremely worried, very worried, somewhat worried, and not at all worried. The 78% value represents those who answered extremely worried, very worried, and somewhat worried.
Did you know?
A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. women age 18-45 that included current and potential birth control pill users found:
93%
are interested in a pill with the lowest
amount of daily estrogen†
Source: Online survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of AbbVie, between July 7-14, 2014, among 1005 U.S. women aged 18-45 currently using oral contraceptives (OCs) or considering use in the next 6 months.
†Survey respondents could choose from the following to indicate their interest in an OC with the lowest amount of daily estrogen: extremely interested, very interested, somewhat interested, and not at all interested. The 93% value represents those who answered extremely interested, very interested, and somewhat interested.
Did you know?
IT'S IMPORTANT TO
Take your pill at the same time,
every day
Refill your pill pack on or before
the last day of your current pack
Did you know?
CONDOMS MATTER
THE PILL DOES NOT PROTECT
AGAINST STDS
Hear us out: The Pill doesn't protect against any sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV infection (AIDS). Condoms can. Using condoms in conjunction with the Pill is a good habit to help prevent both pregnancy and STDs.
Did you know?
YOUR DOCTOR CAN HELP
Schedule an appointment: Your healthcare provider can be a helpful resource.
Get informed: The Pill is a great option for many women, but it may not be for everyone. You can learn about your birth control options by speaking with your healthcare provider to find an option that may be right for you.