Oral Contraceptive Pills

Oral contraceptives consist of synthetic forms of two hormones produced naturally in the body: either progesterone alone or estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen and progesterone regulate a woman's menstrual cycle, and the fluctuating levels of these hormones play an essential role in fertility.

 take one pill a day, the same time each day.

Advantages:
Highly effective reversible contraception. Menstrual cycle regulation. Reduce menstrual cramps. Decreased risk of iron deficiency (anemia). Reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. Protection against pelvic inflammatory disease. Reduces the risk of symptomatic endometriosis. Prevents ectopic pregnancy. Does not affect future fertility. Easy to use. Safe for many women.

Disadvantages:
Heart attack. Headaches. Depression. Nausea and vomiting. Breast tenderness. Breakthrough bleeding or spotting. Decreased enjoyment of sex. Weight gain. Chloasma (spotty darkening of the skin on the face). Not suitable for everyone. Sexually transmitted diseases. Must be taken every day. Diarrhea or vomiting. Costly.

How effective is the pill?

If you take the Pill at the same time every day (perfect use), it's more than 99% effective.