Destigmatizing The Pill

The pill aka “oral contraceptive pill, OCP “, “birth control pill” is a misnomer when used solely for HMB by a pre-teen or teenager and unfortunately, can be associated with a stigma. In the true sense, pill used for heavy period flow is in fact hormonal therapy. We will be referring to the pill also as hormonal therapy during this discussion and will clarify several misconceptions about it, thereby hoping for a wider acceptance of these medications.

To dispel these stigmas, we have our esteemed guest Dr. Janice Bacon, who is a general obstetrician & gynecologist with a sub-specialty certification in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. She is currently in private practice at Lexington Medical Center and is a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine in Columbia. Dr. Bacon has a strong interest and background in helping patients with menstrual problems. She is the past president of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) and currently serves on the board of directors and education committee for the Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders (FWGBD).