When oral contraceptives were first invented, scientists worked a “break” into the schedule to make sure the women using it weren’t pregnant. Plus back then, the hormone levels in the formulations were so high, taking a break was a welcome relief for women on the pill. But the pill has come a long way since then. Now you can actually take them continuously (i.e. skip the placebo week). So talk to your doctor about saying goodbye to that monthly bleed 🩸(if you want!) — you have control over your #birthcontrol. #birthcontrolfacts #thepill #period