The pill: a discovery that changed women’s lives

Summary: The first oral contraceptive pill was introduced in the early 1960s, giving women the possibility to control their own fertility. Hormonal contraceptives can help reduce medical concerns like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Hormonal contraceptives can have side effects such as breakthrough bleeding, nausea, headaches, breast tenderness, and decreased libido. There are misconceptions surrounding fertility, […]