Contraception pills are the most effective means of protection against unwanted pregnancies. The pill usually contains the hormones estrogen and progestin. Sometimes contraception pills can contain only progestin. But both types of contraception pills work the same way. They both make the uterus inhospitable for the egg and create a blazing hell for sperm, making it difficult for sperm cells to move around. That is why the pill is considered to be 99.99% effective. In reality the pill’s effectiveness is reduced to 94% and up to 100% depending on the proper usage by the woman. If a woman decides to use the pill as the main contraception method then she should remember to take it, and not skip any dose. Unfortunately the pill doesn’t offer protection against sexual transmitted diseases aka STD’s.
The pill can be taken on a 28 days cycle or a 21 days cycle. The 28 days cycle contains 7 placebo pills that don’t do nothing. The purpose of the 7 placebo pills is to make sure that the woman is taking the contraception pill on a regular basis, so that she won’t screw up the schedule. Also it creates the habit of taking the contraception pill every day so that it becomes an everyday chore like brushing the teeth. The 21 day cycle of taking the pill is followed by a 7 day period in which the woman is off the pill. After the 7 days pass and the woman has her menstrual cycle, she gets back on taking the pill.
Besides the major benefit of no unwanted pregnancies and a more relaxed sex life there are other smaller ones. One of them is an easier menstruation. The menstruation will usually become more pain free, it will come sooner and it will be shorter. Also the menstruation period becomes more predictable, some woman using the pill to regulate their menstrual cycle. Studies have also shown that the pill can reduce the chance of ovarian and uterus cancer. The pill is also used in treating cysts of the ovaries and breasts.
But the pill doesn’t have only benefits. There are some drawbacks that you have to take into consideration. A woman that goes for the first time on the pill or starts reusing it after a long period can experience mood changes and occasional headaches, breast tenderness and fatigue. Also breakthrough bleeding may occur in extreme cases. If the bleeding doesn’t stop appearing after two or three month of taking the pill you should consult the doctor. Also if any of the other symptoms don’t stop you should consult a doctor. The doctor can do some tests and advise you on the right contraception means for you. Sometimes just changing the fabricant of the pill can eliminate the better part of the drawbacks.
The pill isn’t the only hormone contraception method. There are other options out there that use the same principle as the pill. And usually the related methods of contraception take away the annoying task of remembering to take them. These other methods of contraception are the contraception shot, progestin implants and IUD’s. But they come with their own drawbacks.
The contraception shot is a cocktail of estrogen and progestin that is administered once a month. A licensed physician should be the only person you would permit to administer the shot. Also you have to remember to go back every month to get a new shot.
The progestin implant is a small plastic tube filled with progestin. The small plastic tube is inserted usually in the inner side of the woman’s upper arm. The implant will work just like a pill, and one implant can be effective up to 5 years. All it takes is a minor surgical procedure that should be done only by a licensed doctor professional.
The IUD is a small T-shaped device, with a string at the base of the T, inserted into the uterine cavity. There are two types of IUDs, copper and progesterone-releasing. The progesterone IUD usually has a dose that will last from one to five years depending on the maker. A woman should never attempt to put in place the IUD because of the peril of improper usage. A doctor’s help should be requested in setting in place the IUD.
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