Commonly known as “the pill”, birth control pills are medicines that contain hormones to prevent unwanted pregnancies. When taken correctly, birth control pills have a 99.0% efficacy rate. The pill is most effective when taken consistently at the same time every day.
Apart from preventing pregnancy, oral contraceptives can also be prescribed for the following reasons:
Treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
Lower the risk of ovarian, uterine and colon cancers.
Improve or stop acne.
Stop unwanted hair growth.
Reduce migraines or control hot flashes during the transition period into menopause.
Birth control pills contain two important hormones: estrogen and progestin.
These hormones prevent pregnancy by:
At Artisan Health, we offer two types of birth control pills:
These contain estrogen and progestin and work to change the hormone balance in the body. They prevent a woman from ovulating.
These contain only progestin. They thicken the cervical mucus and thin the lining of the uterus and prevent the sperm from reaching the egg. At times, POPs are known to suppress ovulation.
In order for birth control pills to work best for you, you should:
If you are taking birth control pills to control acne or abnormal menstruation, take note that you will only see signs of effectiveness after 3 to 4 months.
If you miss a pill, it’s important to take it as soon as possible before following the usual daily dose as planned.
Commonly known as “the pill”, birth control pills are medicines that contain hormones to prevent unwanted pregnancies. When taken correctly, birth control pills have a 99.0% efficacy rate. The pill is most effective when taken consistently at the same time every day.
Apart from preventing pregnancy, oral contraceptives can also be prescribed for the following reasons:
Treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
Lower the risk of ovarian, uterine and colon cancers.
Improve or stop acne.
Stop unwanted hair growth.
Reduce migraines or control hot flashes during the transition period into menopause.
Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer to look out for include:
Birth control pills contain two important hormones: estrogen and progestin.
These hormones prevent pregnancy by:
At Artisan Health, we offer two types of birth control pills:
These contain estrogen and progestin and work to change the hormone balance in the body. They prevent a woman from ovulating.
These contain only progestin. They thicken the cervical mucus and thin the lining of the uterus and prevent the sperm from reaching the egg. At times, POPs are known to suppress ovulation.
In order for birth control pills to work best for you, you should:
If you are taking birth control pills to control acne or abnormal menstruation, take note that you will only see signs of effectiveness after 3 to 4 months.
If you miss a pill, it’s important to take it as soon as possible before following the usual daily dose as planned.
The main purpose of taking the pill is to prevent pregnancy, but it will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections. The use of condoms can not only prevent pregnancies but lowers the chances of getting and spreading STDs.
Birth control pills can be taken anytime during the day but for best results, it’s recommended to take them at the same time every day.
The pill will prevent a woman’s body from producing hormones involved in the ovulation and menstruation process. When a woman stops taking the pill, it will take some time before the body can start producing the same hormones again. Your period should resume 3 months after you stop taking the pill.
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