What Are Birth Control Pills?

Birth Control Pills are pills that are taken every day for the purpose of preventing pregnancy. The Pill is also used to help regulate periods and treat sex-related conditions, such as endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It’s important to know that the Pill doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections (STDs), like genital herpes or chlamydia. For this reason, it’s important to discuss other forms of birth control based on your sexual activity with your health care provider.

There are a variety of birth control pills, which come in different packets. Generally, each packet has 21 active pills and seven inactive pills. Inactive pills, sometimes called “reminder” pills, don’t have hormones and are used as reminders to take the active pills each day. Pill packs may also include inactive pills, which have no hormones, at the end of each month to prevent you from getting your period for 7 days. Some people prefer this option because it helps them get into the habit of taking a pill each day. Alternatively, there are packs that have all active pills and no inactive ones. This option may be less convenient but has been found to be effective at reducing the risk of unintended pregnancy.

In recent years, many states and the federal government have passed laws to ensure that all women are able to obtain a prescription for birth control without having to pay out-of-pocket costs or meet with a doctor to receive one. These laws are referred to as “contraceptive equity” laws and typically require any health plan that offers prescription drug coverage to cover the cost of any FDA-approved contraceptive method.

Many women choose to use a combination pill that contains both estrogen and progestin. This type of pill has been shown to be highly effective in preventing pregnancy with perfect usage, with a failure rate of less than 1%. Nevertheless, it’s important to take all the active pills in the package each day and to use a backup method of birth control, like condoms, when engaging in sex.

A progestin-only pill, known as the mini-pill, is another form of the Pill. It is available in a 28-day pack and is more convenient for some people. It works the same way as the traditional combination pill but it doesn’t cause a period in week 4. Instead, the mini-pill includes all active pills for 12 weeks and then provides a week of inactive pills.

You can start using the pill any day and at any point in your menstrual cycle, although it’s best to start on the first day of your period. If you start the Pill any other time, you’ll need a backup method of birth control for the first seven days. This is because pregnancy-protecting progestin only pills aren’t effective until the first menstrual flow occurs. The first few days on the pill will also not protect you from STIs, so you should always use a backup method to avoid infection.

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