Pill 08
What is a pill?
The birth control pill is a daily pill that contains hormones to change the way the body works and prevent pregnancy. Hormones are chemical substances that control the functioning of the body's organs. In this case, the hormones in the Pill control the ovaries and the uterus.
Why use contraception?
Contraception is necessary if you wish to avoid an unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Who has to use it?
How does it work?
Most birth control pills are "combination pills" containing a combination of the hormones estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation. The Pill also works by thickening the mucus around the cervix, which makes it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus and reach any eggs that may have been released. The hormones in the Pill can also sometimes affect the lining of the uterus, making it difficult for an egg to attach to the wall of the uterus.
When do we have to take it?
Where can you get it?
How much does it cost?
How do we take the pill?
Advantages?
-A regular bleed with reduced blood loss
-Acne often improves
-Improvement or absence of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) which can cause uncomfortable symptoms and mood changes in the days before the period starts.
Disadvantages?
-Tender breasts, nausea (feeling sick) and breakthrough bleeding mainly in the first few months of taking the Pill
-The Pill may cause some weight gain, mood changes or loss of libido in some women
-Rare health problems
Do different sorts of pill exist?
Is the pill really efficient?
Is there a risk for the health?
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