What is a birth control pill?
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Patricia Geraghty answered:Birth control pills prevent pregnancy. Most pills have the two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, in them. In a natural menstrual cycle, the changing levels of these two hormones allow an egg to mature, to ovulate and to prepare for pregnancy. Birth control pills keep the hormone levels the same everyday to prevent the egg from maturing and ovulating. Sometimes the dose of progestin changes a little each week while the estrogen dose stays steady. Typically pills with hormones are taken for 21 to 24 days each cycle. These pills are followed by placebo pills which don't contain any medication. The woman will have bleeding during the placebo pills. Other patterns of pill use are to continue on the hormone containing pills for a longer time and have fewer bleeding periods.Birth control pills prevent pregnancy. Most pills have the two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, in them. In a natural menstrual cycle, the changing levels of these two hormones allow an egg to mature, to ovulate and to prepare for... More -
Paula Greer answered:Birth control pills are a small pill usually made up of estrogen and progesterone taken the same time each day to prevent pregnancy. They work by suppressing ovulation and preventing the release of the egg which is needed for conception. The dose of medicine is just enough to keep a low level in your system to prevent most side effects. Low dosing makes it essential to remember to take your pill the same time everyday to keep a steady level in your system. Missing pills can lead to pregnancy. Certain medicines like antibiotics can influence the pills effectiveness so a backup method may be required.
Birth control pills are a small pill usually made up of estrogen and progesterone taken the same time each day to prevent pregnancy. They work by suppressing ovulation and preventing the release of the egg which is needed for conception. The dose of... More
