How contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy?

Contraceptive pills are taken by woman all over the world to prevent pregnancy and are considered to be the most reliable method of pregnancy prevention other than abstinence from intercourse. There are different types of birth control pills and they all work differently towards a common purpose.

Depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle the contraceptive pill may;

• Stop an egg being released from the ovary.

• Prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg that has already been released from the ovary

• If an egg is already fertilized, it may prevent it from attaching itself to the lining of the womb.

• Contraceptive pills are ineffective once a fertilized egg has attached itself to the womb.

How to take birth control pills?

Birth control tablets works best when it is taken every single day at the same time of day as it creates a more stable level of hormones in your body. As always with any medications it is best to follow your prescribing doctors’ advice.

The effectiveness of contraceptive pills can be influenced by other factors such as the health of the person taking it and other medications taken for health or recreational reasons.  Antibiotic medicines for example are known to interfere with the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill. It is therefore vital that anyone taking the pill inform their doctor of any medication being taken.

Women should only take the contraceptive pill under the advice of their doctor. Doctors will ask about medical history, and conduct a complete consultation before prescribing.  Doctors will usually arrange a follow up consultation to check if there are any side effects. Many contraceptive pills are available for sale online. Before you buy from any website ensure that like Doctor Matt your online doctor is registered with and audited by the CQC, GMC and the GPHC.