Birth Control Pills
Birth Control Pills
Easily the most popular Hormonal type of Contraception and 2nd most popular method overall behind external (male) condoms, Birth Control pills, when used correctly, can be up to 90% effective in preventing pregnancy. The key is "when used correctly". Below are a few articles and videos explaining how they work and how to use them.
Featured Content
First Over the Counter Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraception) hist stores (March 4, 2024)
First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Approved by FDA: What Patients Need to Know (UC Davis Health, July 2023)
Featured Videos, Articles and Information
Many teens and 20's are opting for monthly or quarterly hormonal birth control such as the patch or injections instead of the Pill.
For information on:
Other Hormonal Contraception choices:
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Debunking Myths about Oral Contraception
(Good Morning America Sept 2019)
How Birth Control Pills Work
(Alia Medical Media)
Birth Control Pills
(Nucleus Medical Media)
If you are sexually active and might have a chance of getting Pregnant, Talk to your Family Physican or OB-GYN today to get on the right pill for you*
- Note: Though generally considered safe, All Birth Control Pills are essentially a type of Hormonal Therapy. There are risks and side effects of any hormonal treatment. Talk to your Family Physician or OB-GYN before starting birth control pills. IF you are interested in trying the Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pills, approved in Juky 2023, you should still discuss their use with your Physicians or pharmacist.
This Unit is a comprehensive although not all inclusive Unit on various topics in Human Sexuality (listed in the drop down navigation menu) that could be developed into a full course. Content in the Unit ranges from GRADES 5-12 but OBVIOUSLY some of the content is NOT for all grades. For a Top 10 list of reasons to include a comprehensive program for sexuality / Sexual Health education rather than just Abstinence only Education, please CLICK HERE.
ALTHOUGH ALL EDUCATIONAL, STUDENTS NOT ENROLLED IN MR. CORABI'S HEALTH CLASS OR HEALTH CLASS AT THE ARTS ACADEMY AT BENJAMIN RUSH, SHOULD GET THEIR PARENT'S PERMISSION BEFORE OPENING ANY LINKS OR DOWNLOADING ANY HANDOUTS. Other Teachers choosing to use information in this unit should use their discretion based on District Level, Community Level and School Level curriculum guidelines and policies.
It is assumed that students assigned to Mr. Corabi's class or Health Class at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush have their parent's permission based on weekly communication via google classroom posts, email or letters given to students for parents/guardians. Note: A child can consent on their own for Sexual Health Education and testing at age 14 in Philadelphia, PA.
Some lessons are required by the School District of Philadelphia via adoption of a program created by the CDC called "3R's".
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