Birth Control Pills - Oral Contraceptives

Birth control pills, commonly referred to as simply "The Pill", are a prescription-based, daily hormone dosage drug designed to prevent pregnancy. Oral contraceptives inhibit the ability of sperm to reach an egg, with certain birth control pills also preventing ovulation.

Depending on the exact type of birth control pill, dosages are usually either 21-day or 28-day cycles. The pill has become the most frequently used method of contraception, both for its reliability as well as its convenience. The effectiveness of birth control pills in preventing unwanted pregnancies, has been proven to be as high as 99% or greater, making it almost as effective as abstinence.

In order to begin taking birth control pills, a woman must be evaluated by a licensed health care provider who will prescribe the most suitable form of the medication. The pill may be purchased with a prescription at pharmacies and clinics and typically cost anywhere from $20 to $40 for a month's supply. Many health insurance policies provide coverage for birth control pills.

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Birth Control Methods

Contraceptive methods generally fall under one of three categories: natural birth control, over-the-counter contraceptives, or prescription birth control methods ... see: Birth Control Methods

Condoms

Condoms are proven safe and effective as contraception devices and are readily available over-the-counter at local pharmacies and markets. Condoms may also be purchased online ... see Condoms

Female Condoms

The female condom is another safe and effective over-the-counter method of birth control, available at most drug stores, clinics and online retailers ... see Female Condoms

Morning After Pill

The morning after pill is an emergency contraceptive treatment used within the first few hours after unprotected sex or failure of preemptive birth control methods ... see Morning After Pill

Birth Control Patch

The birth control patch is a prescription-only contraceptive that works in much the same manner as the birth control pill in preventing unwanted pregnancy ... see Birth Control Patch

Contraceptive Sponges

Contraceptive sponges are over-the-counter birth control devices designed to block sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg. Spermicide is also released to further immobilize sperm ... see Contraceptive Sponges