Contraceptive: how it works, how to take it and other common questions
The birth control pill, or simply “pill”, is a hormone-based drug and the main method of contraception used by most women in the world, which should be taken daily to provide 98% protection against unwanted pregnancies. Examples of birth control pills include Diane 35, Yasmin or Cerazette, for example, but the type of contraceptive varies from woman to woman and should therefore be indicated by a gynecologist.
- Proper use of the pill has some advantages over other birth control methods.
- Such as regulating menstruation.
- Combating acne or reducing menstrual cramps.
- But it also has some drawbacks.
- Such as not protecting against sexually transmitted infections and having the power to cause side effects such as headaches or nausea.
See the main contraceptive methods, their pros and cons
The birth control pill inhibits ovulation and therefore the woman does not enter the fertile period. Therefore, even if there is ejaculation within the vaginal canal, epsermatzoids do not have any type of egg to fertilize and there is no pregnancy.
In addition, the pill also prevents the cervix from dilating, which decreases sperm entry and prevents the uterus from developing a baby.
Understand how the fertile period of contraceptive takers develops
To use the pill correctly you have to take into account that there are different types of pills:
Some of the most common questions about the pill are:
Some birth control pills have a side effect of bloating and slight weight gain, however, this is more common in continuous use pills and subcutaneous implants.
The birth control pill is not an abortion, but when taken during pregnancy, it can harm the baby.
To take the pill for the first time, you must take the first pill on the first day of menstruation. Also learn how to change birth control without risking pregnancy.
Yes, there is no risk of pregnancy during this period if the pill was taken correctly the previous month.
No need.
No, the birth control pill is only indicated for women, it has no contraceptive effect in men. See what contraceptives men can use.
Like any other medicine, the pill may be harmful to some people, so its contraindications should be respected.
No, but in early teens girls begin to have a more developed body, with larger breasts and hips, and this is not due to the use of the pill, nor the onset of sexual intercourse.
Yes, the pill may fail when a woman forgets to take the pill every day, does not respect the time to take it or when she vomits or has diarrhea up to 2 hours after taking the pill. Some remedies may also reduce the effect of the pill. Know which ones.
The birth control pill begins to take effect on the first day of taking it, however, it is best to wait until you finish a package to have sex.
Yes, the pill should preferably be taken at the same time. However, there may be a small tolerance in the schedule, up to 12 hours, but this should not become a routine. If it is difficult to take it at the same time, it may be safer to choose another method of birth control.
Some studies indicate that it may decrease the risk of certain cancers, however, it does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases and therefore, in addition to taking the pill, it is also necessary to use a condom in all sex.
Watch the video below and see what to do if you forget to take your birth control: