What is a birth control pill?
The combined oral contraceptive pill often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as “the pill”is a type of female contraception designed to be taken orally by women. It includes a combination of an estrogen and a progestogen.
How often should I take birth control pills?
It is a pill you take every day to avoid getting pregnant. The combined pill contains the hormones oestrogen and progestogen, a combined pill is different from the progestogen-only pill.
How does birth control pills work?
Oestrogen and progestogen stop eggs being made, so no egg is released from the ovary. This pill is normally 92% effective. This means 8 in 100 people will get pregnant each year but if taken effectively it can be 99% effective.
How often should I take this pill?
It is best to take this pill at the same time every day. Alarm on your phone can be set to remind you of when to take them.
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