Birth Control Pills

When taken continuously daily, birth control tablets have a 99% success rate in preventing pregnancy. The pill has hormones that control menstruation, reduce the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer, cure endometriosis, and improve acne. Taking the pill consistently—without skipping even a day or two—can be 99% successful at preventing conception. The birth control pill prevents the union of a sperm and an egg. Fertilization is the process of a sperm joining an egg.

 The pill's chemicals effectively prevent ovulation. A pregnancy cannot occur without ovulation since there is no egg for the sperm to fertilize. The pill will not protect against STIs or STDs, which are sexually transmitted illnesses.

Some women use the pill to improve their health. The pill can Control or lessen menstruation, Reduce menstrual cramping, and control premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Medicate PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Reduce the risk of colon, uterus, and ovarian cancer. Improve acne. Halt the growth of undesired hair. Migraine reduction.

While most individuals find birth control tablets safe, there are certain dangers and adverse effects. The hormones in birth control pills cause various reactions in different people. Some people experience adverse effects like:

Reduced sex desire, nausea, headaches, bleeding between cycles or spotting, breast sensitivity, stomach pain, and an increase in urination.

An increased risk of blood clots is a significant side effect of using birth control pills, particularly combo tablets. This can result from deep vein thrombosis, a heart attack, a stroke, and a pulmonary embolism. Overall, using birth control pills carries a fair chance of developing a blood clot.

Before using birth control pills, discuss your options with your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider.