How do Birth Control Pills work?

Birth control pills are oral contraceptive tablets that a woman has in order to plan her family in the long term. It can be used by her to be in control of the time she wants to have her first child or for maintaining a healthy age gap between her kids or to avoid unwanted pregnancy.

There are many regular oral contraceptive tablets available in the market these days but women usually rely on the condoms for contraception because they don’t know how these pills work or they have a lot of preconceived notions about them.

These oral contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy mainly by stopping ovulation. If no egg is released, there is nothing to be fertilized by sperm, and the woman cannot get pregnant. They prevent ovulation by maintaining more consistent hormone levels. Without a peak in estrogen, the ovary doesn't get the signal to release an egg. The tablet also thickens cervical mucus so the sperm cannot reach the egg. They are safe but make sure to consult a gynecologist before starting the dosage.

There you have it! Be informed and opt for a safer and sure shot method of contraception.