The Right Way to Take Your Birth Control Pills
Are you unsure, how to use birth control pills? If so, this is the complete instruction you need to know.
Birth control pills are medications used to prevent pregnancy. It contains synthetic hormones that mimic the effects of naturally occurring hormones in the body, such as estrogen and progesterone. The pill works by preventing ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the egg, and thinning the lining of the uterus to make it less likely for a fertilized egg to implant.
How are oral contraceptives typically taken?
It is taken orally once a day at the same time each day, typically for 21 days followed by a 7-day break, during which a withdrawal bleed (similar to a period) occurs. There are many different types of birth control pills available. Most common ones are 21 days and 28 Days pill packs.
Both 21-pack and 28-pack birth control pills are types of oral contraceptives that contain hormones to prevent ovulation and pregnancy. The main difference between the two is the number of active pills and placebo (inactive) pills in each pack.
A 21-pack of birth control pills contains 21 active pills with hormones. You take one active pill every day for 21 days and the next 7 days without the pill. Once you've gone 7 days without taking an active pill, start a fresh pack the next day, whether or not you have your period. See your doctor if you don't receive your period.
A 28-pack of birth control pills contains 21 active pills with hormones and 7 placebo pills. However, in a 28-pack, you take an active pill every day for 21 days, and then take a placebo pill each day for the next 7 days. This means that all 28 pills in a pack are taken, but only 21 of them contain active hormones.
How do 28-day and 21-day birth control pill packs differ in regulating menstrual cycles?
The main advantage of a 28-pack is that it can help regulate your menstrual cycle more effectively since you take a pill every day and don't have a break during the week of menstruation. However, some women prefer a 21-pack because they don't want to take the placebo pills or because they find it easier to remember to start a new pack after a break.
It's important to take birth control pills only when prescribed by your doctor and to follow the instructions carefully to ensure effective contraception.
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