Birth control pills are a type of birth control that is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when taken continuously every day. The pill contains hormones that regulate menstruation, reduce PMS symptoms, reduce the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer, improve acne and treat endometriosis.
What is the contraceptive pill?
The birth control pill is a type of oral contraceptive that uses hormones to prevent pregnancy. You take it by mouth. A contraceptive is any type of birth control. Any device or method to prevent pregnancy. It is called the pill because it comes in a pill form that is easy to take. For many people, the pill is just part of their daily routine.
When you take birth control pills every day, they prevent pregnancy in 99% of cases, exactly as prescribed. Unlike other forms of contraception, such as condoms, the pill does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You will need to use additional protection along with the pill to reduce your risk of STIs.
What types of birth control pills are there?
There are two types of birth control pills. Both contain hormones that prevent you from getting pregnant. Combination pills contain estrogen and progestin. This is the most common type. Progestin-only pills are also called the minipill. These may be better if you are breastfeeding or have a history of clots in your legs or lungs (venous thromboembolism) or stroke and should not take estrogen.
The morning-after pill is a type of birth control you can take in emergency situations when you are not using regular birth control and are at risk of pregnancy. Brand names include Plan B One-Step and ella. The morning-after pill works differently from the birth control pills you take regularly.
How effective is the pill?
The pill is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy – but only if you take it every day. If you are sexually active and forget to take the pill at the scheduled time, your chances of pregnancy increase. Nine out of every 100 people who take the pill have an unintended pregnancy each year.
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