Contraceptive Pill

Commonly referred to as ‘The Pill’, women’s oral contraceptive tablets are effective at preventing pregnancy when taken once a day.

typically refers to oral contraceptives, which are a form of birth control medication taken by mouth. The pill contains hormones that prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovaries), thinning the uterine lining, and thickening cervical mucus to make it more difficult for sperm to reach an egg.

There are two main types of oral contraceptives: combination pills and progestin-only pills (also known as mini-pills). Combination pills contain synthetic forms of both estrogen and progestin hormones, while progestin-only pills contain only progestin. These hormones help regulate the menstrual cycle and prevent pregnancy.