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The pill is the birth control method of choice for over 12,000,000 American women.
Oral contraception more commonly known as the pill is the most popular method of prescription birth control in the United States in comes in two forms combination and progesterone only. Which is often refer to as the mini pill combinations pill contains both estrogen and progestin two types of hormone similar to those made naturally by a woman’s ovaries. This combination pill work primarily by preventing the ovaries from releasing an egg each month. Some combination pills like YES and Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo contain less estrogen for women who feel the effects of the hormone more strongly. The mini pill, which only contains progestin works by thickening a woman cervical mucus and thinning lining of the uterus it may also suppress ovulation but not reliably like combination pills.
For this reason, the mini pill is less forgiving that the combination pill and must be taken at the same time each day. To start taking the pill you must get a prescription from a doctor who will decide which type and dose is best for you. Combination pills come in 21 or 28-day packs both have 21 hormonally active days of pills while the last seven days and the 28 pack are simply reminder pills, which do not contain any hormones. Progestin only pills come in 28-day packs everyday of which contains hormones. The pill is such a popular method of birth control due to its price tag about $15.00 a month and its high rate effectiveness over 99% when it is use perfectly. In addition, the combination pill has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer of the ovaries and uterus. Other benefits include a reduction in acne, osteoporosis and premenstrual symptoms. Of course, the pill is not for everyone it is been shown to slightly increase the risk of a blood clot in the legs, lungs, heart or brain. For this reason, it is not recommended for use by women with the history of blood clotting disorders or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
In addition woman over 180 pounds or who have a body mass index above 30 and those who takes certain medications like Saint Johns Ward may find the pill less effective. If you are, taking oral contraceptives remember that your birth control does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases so you will want to use a condom as a back up. The pill is a very effective method of preventing an unwanted pregnancy but it is not for everyone. Women that may have trouble remembering to take contraception should explore other methods.
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