In some types of birth control pills, the last week of the pack usually consists of inactive or placebo pills. These pills do not contain any hormones. There are many different types of birth ...

If you missed your pill and had unprotected sex, you may need an emergency contraceptiveMedically reviewed by Renita White, MDIt is possible to get pregnant if you missed a pill and had unprotected ...

There are no placebo pills for the progestin-only pill, so people using this birth control method cannot safely skip a period. People who use the contraceptive injection or shot may notice their ...

Most packs of birth control pills come with a week of placebo pills that don’t contain any hormones. They’re just there to keep you in the habit of taking a pill every day. Usually ...

You can stop your period with continuous cycle pills, an IUD, shots, patches, or vaginal rings. To delay your period, you can skip your placebo week of birth control and start a new pack.

Study participants see significant relief from PMS symptoms even though they know they are taking a placebo. Here’s how ‘open-label’ placebos work.

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