What Are Birth Control Pills?
Also known as oral contraceptives, birth control pills are oral medications to help prevent pregnancy. They control small amounts of certain hormones that the body typically releases during the menstrual cycle. These substances work by stopping the ovary from releasing an egg or ovulation. Certain options may lead to temporary changes in the uterus’s lining as well, which reduces the chance of implanting a fertilized egg. Studies have shown that birth control pills are an effective method to prevent pregnancy. These medications typically come in a pack with a 28-day cycle. You need to take one pill on a daily basis to increase the levels of several hormones that prevent pregnancy. [2]
