Oral contraceptives (the pill) are hormonally active pills which are usually taken by women on a daily basis. They contain either two hormones combined (progestogen and estrogen) or a single hormone (progestogen).
Combined oral contraceptives suppress ovulation. Progestogen-only contraceptives also suppress ovulation in about half of women (they are slightly less effective). Both types cause a thickening of the cervical mucus, blocking sperm penetration.
Apart from being used as a contraceptive method, birth control pills are nowadays used for treating facial hair growth, PMS, acne and hormonal issues in women.
In this podcast, I will dig deeper into the effects these pills have on our body, listen full podcast to know more.
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