Birth Control Pill
March 8th, 2010
The birth control pill represents one of the most efficient contraceptive methods available. Women take it daily, and thanks to the combination of hormones, it prevents ovulation and the release of eggs. And it works as follows:
-It contains a combination of estrogen and progesterone, both inhibitors of the ovulation. Pregnancy cannot appear without ovulation.
-The birth control pill changes the consistency of the cervical mucus, thickening it and making it impossible for the spermatozoon to reach the womb.
-It modifies the lining in the uterus making it unsuitable for the implantation of the egg.
The birth control pill has to be taken daily, preferably at the same hour, for twenty one days. There is no administration for the last seven days of the menstrual cycle, and it is within this interval that the period appears. The pills are available either in 21 or in 28 pill packages. For the 28-pill package, the last seven pills are inactive, meaning that they contain no hormones at all.
Benefits of taking the birth control pill!
-The bleeding is consistently reduced.
-The pre-menstrual discomfort disappears.
-Fertility is preserved, and it is totally reversible when you stop taking the pill.
-Hormonal imbalances may be treated.
-It prevents some forms of cancer.
There is one special kind of birth control pill that contains active hormones for 12 weeks and then inactive pills for a week. This means that the frequency of the period will be reduced to one in three months.
The mini-pill is another type of hormonal contraceptive we should mention in the category of the birth control pill. It contains progesterone only, and it has to be taken daily without any interruption, preferably at the same time every day regardless of whether you have sex or not. The efficiency of the mini-pill has been reported as inferior to the combined birth control pill.
The efficiency range of the birth control pill is very high, although 8 out of 100 couples face an unexpected pregnancy yearly, despite the use of this treatment. When taking the pill at random hours or when forgetting to use it daily, the efficiency drops. Plus, the efficiency of the medication also depends on some individual factors too.
For example, the birth control pill may not work properly when drugs or herbal supplements are administered in parallel. Moreover, the incidence of adverse reactions should not be overlooked. It is important to read all the warnings on side effects and the possible consequences on the health condition before using this contraceptive method. Only start a hormonal birth control treatment following doctor’s orders!
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