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The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Pills

The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills are one of the most popular forms of contraception, but they are just one of the many options that are available to help prevent an unexpected pregnancy. It is important to consider the pros and cons of each option in order to find the one that works for you.

The Pros

The main benefit of choosing birth control pills for your contraception is that they are very effective at preventing pregnancy, as long as you are taking them as instructed. Both the combined and progestogen only pills are more than 99% effective. There are some other benefits to using the contraceptive pill too. Many women find that taking the combined pill makes their periods lighter, and it can also ensure that they are more regular. You will also be able to have sex whenever you want, without having to pause to think about contraception, unless you need to put on a condom to protect against STIs.

The Cons

The main disadvantage of birth control pills is that they are only effective when you remember to take them at the right time. You should try to take your pill at the same time every day in order to maximise its efficacy and if you miss several pills, you could end up getting pregnant. You do need to be sure you can stick to the schedule if you decide to rely on the contraceptive pill. If you want to use hormonal contraception but you don‘t think you can do this, you might want to consider other options such as implants instead. Other potential issues include side effects such as headaches and breast tenderness, which some women can experience, and the fact that the pill can’t protect you against STIs, so you may need to use condoms too.

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