The Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (or the pill) is a type of contraception.
It is a pill you take every day to stop getting pregnant
The combined pill contains two hormones - oestrogen and progestogen.Hormonal contraceptives (the pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring) all contain a small amount of human-made estrogen and progestin hormones. These hormones inhibit your body's natural hormones to prevent pregnancy in a few ways. The hormonal contraceptive usually stops the body from ovulating. They also change the cervical mucus to make it difficult for the sperm to go through the cervix and find an egg. They can also prevent pregnancy by changing the lining of the womb so it's unlikely the fertilized egg will be implanted.
You have less than a 1% chance of getting pregnant if you use them exactly as directed. That means taking your pill every day. Their effects are easy to reverse, too. When you want to get pregnant, stop taking them. It’s possible to get pregnant right away.
Usually, if you miss two of these pills in a row, you’ll need to use backup birth control for a week.
Combo pills have benefits beyond birth control.
They help regulate your period and lessen cramping.
They can lower your risk of certain cancers.
They might clear your acne.
Birth control pills can be taken safely by most women. They are not recommended, though, for those over age 35 who smoke. If you don't smoke, you can use hormonal contraceptives until menopause.
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