Peace of mind in a pill

Birth control pills are the most common contraceptives in America. Taking the pill every day can give peace of mind in knowing that you’re in control of your health and future.

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If you’re younger than 18 or older than 39, or if you have questions about your birth control options, make an appointment with one of our primary care doctors, OB-GYNs or midwives.

 New to birth control pills? Here’s how it works.

Birth control pills are taken daily to prevent pregnancy. The pills contain hormones similar to the ones that naturally exist in a woman’s body. Those hormones stop ovulation. And without ovulation, there’s no egg released for sperm to fertilize.

 Types of birth control pills

There are two types of birth control pills – progestin-only pills and combination pills (which contain both progestin and estrogen). There are also conventional pills and extended-cycle pills. The conventional pills come with 24 active pills and four inactive pills. This enables you to get your period regularly, every month. Extended-cycle pills are designed so you take more active pills in a row and typically have your period four times a year, or once every three months.

 Effectiveness of birth control pills

By taking the pill at the same time every day, you maintain a steady level of the hormones in your body, making it a very effective form of pregnancy prevention. With typical use, the pill is about 91% effective. With perfect use, it's over 99% effective.

 Birth control benefits and side effects Benefits of birth control pills

Birth control pills are one of the most effective forms of pregnancy prevention. Many like and trust the pill because:

  • The routine of taking it daily gives you peace of mind
  • Certain birth control pills help regulate your menstrual cycle, often making it more predictable, lighter, or so that you can skip it altogether
  • It can lessen or prevent period symptoms, such as PMS, cramps, menstrual migraines, heavy bleeding and acne
  • It can provide protection against other conditions, such as anemia, endometriosis, and endometrial and ovarian cancers (only combination birth controls pills)
 Side effects of birth control pills

Like all medications, birth control pills can have side effects. Common side effects of birth control pills include:

  • Nausea
  • Headaches
  • Breast tenderness or enlargement
  • Spotting or breakthrough bleeding between periods
  • Higher risk of blood clots or high blood pressure
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