Much mystery has turned it to urban folklore regarding the use of birth control pills. I’m sure you’ve heard a few of these, such as “It’s risky to stop your period” or “The pill makes you fat”. But thanks to an article that was recently featured on CNN, you can find out the inside scoop about these myths and why they aren’t true.

The full article contains all of the ‘why’, but I’m going to go over just the ‘what’ and you can head on over to get the full details. But according to the CNN and Health.com, the following myths about birth control pills are ALL false:

• It’s risky to stop your period
• The pill ups your cancer risks
• The pill makes you fat (and/or frigid)
• An IUD ruins your fertility
• The sponge is as good as the pill
• Long-term use of the pill is a no-no
• Pill side effects last forever
• Taking the pill past age 40 is risky
• It’s OK to take any medicine with the pill
• The pill makes migraines worse

Interesting reading, as I have heard most of these myself. Make sure you check out the article and get the full details about why these things are not true.

Click here for the full article

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