Before you mix birth control pills with other meds, talk to your doctor.

If you see a doctor for any reason, tell the doctor that you are using birth control. Some medicines may keep your birth control from working as well. If you need to take one of these medicines, you may need to use a back up method of pregnancy prevention, like condoms, until you finish the medication. Your doctor will tell you if this is necessary.

• Learn more about different hormonal methods of birth control, like the pill, patch and shot.
• Use the TeenSource Clinic Search for access to birth control or STD testing near you.