How the birth control pill works 3 Articles

by Ophelia

If you are considering taking birth control pills, or hormonal contraception in general, it's important that you understand how these forms of contraception work to prevent pregnancy. In a genuine normal menstrual cycle...read more

by Eve Redstone

The contraceptive pill works in one of two ways depending on which one you are taking. Contraceptive pills are divided into two types, the combined pill and the mini pill. The mini pill contains only progesterone, and the ...read more

by Kiley Coan

Beginning of each menstrual cycle, estrogen levels begin to rise. Estrogen helps thicken the lining of the uterus to prepare for a fertilized egg. Estrogen levels peak about 14 days into the menstrual cycle, one of the ova...read more