Birth control pills or contraceptive pills is one of the most effective methods of contraception. Dr Neha Gupta, a well-known Obstetrician & Gynecologist talks about Birth Control pills.
The birth control pill is very effective if a person takes it correctly and does not miss any pill days. When taken correctly, the pill is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
The best way to take the pill is to take one every day for 21 days. You then stop for 7 days .You can start taking the pill again after seven days.
Make sure to take the pill at around the same time every day. You could get pregnant if you don't do this.
How do birth control pills work?
The birth control pill works by stopping sperm from joining with an egg (which is called fertilization).The hormones in the pill stop ovulation. No ovulation means there’s no egg hanging around for sperm to fertilize, so pregnancy can’t happen.
The pill’s hormones thickens mucus in cervix. This thicker mucus blocks sperm so it can’t move to an egg .
What if I have missed a birth control pill?
If you have missed 1 pill anywhere in the pack, you're still protected against pregnancy.
You should:
Take the last pill you missed now, even if it means taking 2 pills in 1 day
Follow normal daily routine after that.
Side effects of birth control pills?
Headache
Nausea
Breast tenderness
Can thyroid patients use birth control pills?
Yes thyroid patients can take birth control pills but it is advisable to get regular thyroid test done while using birth control pills
When to avoid birth control pills ?
1) Overweight
2) Migraine
3) Hypertension
4) Liver or gall bladder disorder
5) History of Breast Cancer
Dr Neha also covers some of the Frequently Asked Questions
Can 16-year-old girl take it? is there any age restriction?
If you take this tablet before marriage, so will my wife be able to become pregnant after marriage or not?
Can thyroid patients use this tablet?
How and when to take the tablet? What time? Before sex or after sex? how does this tablet affect the period? when will I get periods?
If you don't want kids for a year...how many days should you take this tablet? how can one plan pregnancy using these?
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