The most popular contraception is oral contraceptive pills. Nowadays these pills are called the 'combined' pills, because it contains two hormones: estrogen and progesterone that prevent a woman's body from producing an egg each month. Without this egg, a woman can't get pregnant.
Before taking the pill, it is recommended to consult with a doctor if woman:
smokes (smoking and taking the pill increases the risk of heart disease and stroke);
have high blood pressure or diabetes.
Although some women experience symptoms (for ex. irregular bleeding, weight gain, headaches, nausea, skin problems, mood swings) these symptoms often improve after two or three months. Changing the pills usually solves the problem (doctor’s consultation is necessary)
The use of contraceptive pills
The birth control pill must be taken regularly to be effective. One pill for each day when they are finished, the break should be done for seven days then start a new pack. During this break, women bleed just like a normal period.
What to do if woman forgot to take the pill?
If woman forgot to take the pill in 12 hours she should do it immediately and take the next one at the usual time (even if this means taking two pills in one day), but must use plus one more contraception (for ex. regular condoms , a diaphragm or any other guard) for the next seven days. There are two types of pack – 21 day pack (21 pills) and 28 days pack (28 pills). If woman uses 21 day pack and if she forgets to take a pill when there are less than seven pills left, then when she finishes the pack, she should start a fresh one without taking a break. If she uses a 28 day pack and if there is less than seven, she should start a fresh pack as soon as old one are finished, it means she should move straight on to a new pack.
Advantages and disadvantages of contraceptive pills
Ok, me and my girlfriend had sex the other day, she hadnt taken the pill the day before we had sex and I released inside of her, nd she just got off her period like a week before we had sex, and this was the first time we had sex, and I had already cam eonce that day.She shouldnt get pregnant right? Some help please?
LadyBird 2006-02-21 13:58:37
I was wondering if you can take the pills without waiting for the 7th day after the period..as in just take it?can anyone answer me? You can take a pill without waiting for 7 days, but you won't have periods..
I was wondering if there is any contraceptive methods that don't decrease your sex drive, and wont make you gain weight? IUD won't decrease your sex drive. Talking about weight - new BCPs that contain both estrogen and progesterone (combined pills) don't have any influence on weight
I was wondering if you dont take the pill for 2 days and a guy cums in you can you get pregnant faster If it wasn't your ovulation days, you won't get pregnant.
Guest 2006-02-03 22:28:16
i was wondering if you dont take the pill for 2 days and a guy cums in you can you get pregnant faster
Guest 2006-01-31 00:08:32
I was wondering if there is any contraceptive methods that don't decrease your sex drive, and wont make you gain weight?
Guest 2006-01-25 09:15:03
i was wondering if you can take the pills without waiting for the 7th day after the period..as in just take it?can anyone answer me?my email is
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Birth control methods 
The most popular contraception is oral contraceptive pills. Nowadays these pills are called the 'combined' pills, because it contains two hormones: estrogen and progesterone that prevent a woman's body from producing an egg each month. Without this egg, a woman can't get pregnant.
