Birth control pills are convenient and effective for many people. Birth control pills contain small doses of hormones for preventing pregnancy. There are two basic types of birth control pills. One type of pill only contains the hormone progestin. It works by thickening your cervical mucus and thinning the lining of your uterus , known as the endometrium. A thicker layer of mucus makes it harder for sperm to reach and fertilize the egg.
A thinner endometrium makes it harder for a fertilized embryo to become implanted and grow during pregnancy. A more common type of birth control pill contains both progestin and estrogen. This is called the combination pill. The estrogen helps keep your ovaries from releasing an egg into your fallopian tube , which is where it can become fertilized by a sperm, or to shed along with the lining of your uterus during your next period.
For most healthy people, birth control pills are safe for long-term use. There are exceptions, of course. Not everyone has the same experience with birth control pills. Progestin-only pills are appropriate for all nonsmokers. However, when it comes to those who smoke, the pills are only appropriate for those under Once you reach 35, discuss birth control options with your healthcare provider. Progestin-only pills may no longer be the best choice for you. If you smoke, you must find another method of birth control to lower your risk for complications.
Combination pills are generally safe for nonsmokers of any age. But those who smoke should avoid combination pills regardless of age. Estrogen increases the risk of blood clots. As a long-term birth control method, birth control pills require consistent use. Take your birth control pills exactly as prescribed. Using them for a few months, stopping for a month or two, and then starting to use them again raises your risk for an unplanned pregnancy.
Take two the next day when you remember. However, this does raise your risk for accidental pregnancy. If you find yourself forgetting to take your pill every day, it may not be the right birth control method for you. Use condoms along with the pill. Buy now: Shop for condoms. During the first few months of using birth control pills, you may have some minor bleeding between periods. This is called breakthrough bleeding. It typically stops on its own, but report it to your healthcare provider if it happens, along with any other side effects.
Taking birth control pills may lead to breast tenderness and nausea for some people. You may be able to reduce these side effects by taking your pill before bedtime. Information about the contraceptive pill, and other types of contraception, is also available in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese — see Downloads section on this page. Using a worry free contraception that suits you is your best protection against unplanned pregnancy.
For some, the contraceptive pill is an option. This fact sheet discusses the two main types of contraceptive pills. If you're having sex and don't want to get pregnant, you need contraception. Contraception is also called birth control or family planning. This fact sheet discusses your options. Women are encouraged to discuss their health needs with a health practitioner.
If you have concerns about your health, you should seek advice from your health care provider or if you require urgent care you should go to the nearest Emergency Dept. Breadcrumbs: Home Health information Contraception Contraceptive pills. The combined pill How well does it work?
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 your 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. It is best to take this pill at the same time every day.
You could set the alarm on your phone to remind you. There are three different ways to take the pill. Here is a video featuring Family Planning Nurse Rose Stewart explaining how to choose what's right for you.
Take the hormone pills and then the seven non-hormone pills. You will get your period while you are taking the seven non-hormone pills. It may be lighter and less crampy than your regular period. Miss the seven non-hormone pills most months and take the hormone pills continuously, every day. Take the seven non-hormone pills when you want to have a period. Take the hormone pills continuously, every day. Take the hormone pills from one packet and then start the hormone pills from a new packet, missing the seven non-hormone pills.
With this option, you are protected from pregnancy unless you forget more than eight pills in a row. You can do this for as many packets of hormone pills as you like. You can take the non-hormone pills to have a period when you want to. You might notice bleeding and spotting at first, but this usually goes away with time or you can take up to seven non-hormone pills to have a period.
Your period may be lighter than usual, but if you miss your period, keep taking the pill and call us for advice. If you do get pregnant while taking the pill and want to continue with your pregnancy, there will be no extra risk for your baby. The research does NOT show a link between the pill and weight gain, headaches, breast tenderness, nausea or change in sex drive.
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