Essay: Why Wasn’t I Warned About Birth Control Risks?
What: A personal essay reflects on the author’s decision to quit hormonal birth control after feeling inadequately informed by her doctor.
Key Line: “The doctor ended our conversation with, ‘The great thing about this pill is you only get a period once or twice a year…’ I felt robbed. Anger welled up as I thought about all the women… who weren’t getting answers.”
Source: Pop Sugar
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