Luckily, in 1960, the pill was approved for contraceptive use.
Five years later,more than 6.5 millionAmerican women were taking the pill.
When someone talks about the pill today, they could mean one of any number of types.
From combination pills to progesterone only pills, the options for oral contraceptives are aplenty.
That, however, is in a perfect world.
What decreases the pill’s effectiveness, you ask?
Forgetting to take it can be a huge factor.
It is during thisweek of inactive pillswhen you will get your period.
Getting your prescription
Speaking of getting your prescription, how do you do that?
Combination pills contain both estrogen and progestin while “mini pills” contain only progestin.
Because there are fewer hormones in progestin-only pills, some women tolerate them better than combination pills.
This varies, somewhat, depending on whether you are taking combination pills or the mini pill.
Your PMS symptoms might go away
I spoke withDr.
“When we start taking the pill, our hormones are stabilized,” she said.
“So, we (most of the time) experience a decrease in [these symptoms].”
You might gain weight
Another reported side effect of birth control pills is weight gain.
It is also why your medical history and your family’s medical history are important to disclose.
It’s also important to know that some pills may increase your risk more than others.
If you already have headaches, they could also start to become more frequent or more painful.
Considering all the possible negative side effects of the pill, this is a huge possible benefit.
Researchers also suggest thatthe longer you use the pill, the more protected you arefrom ovarian cancer specifically.
Who knew that birth control could help you get pregnant?
In fact,nearly 30 percent of womenhave used more than one method in their lifetime.
