Research Notes on Birth Control Pills and Pregnancy
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The Pill or oral contraceptive pill is the most common type of birth control.1 The pills are made up of hormones that control the ovaries and the uterus.2 This type of birth control prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation, thickening the walls of the uterus and keeping the fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.3
Fast Facts:
- Pills taken every day at the same time is 99% effective for contraception.4
- Continued use of the pill due to unrealized pregnancy will not cause serious birth defects.5
- Women who may want to get pregnant may stop the pill and fertility can return immediately or after a few months.1
Top Resources on Birth Control Pills and Pregnancy
- Wikipedia: Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill | Birth Control
- Mayo Clinic: Birth Control Pill FAQ: Benefits, Risks And Choices
- American Pregnancy Association: Oral Contraceptives: Birth Control Pills
- Feminist Women's Health Center: What Are Birth Control Pills?
- KidsHealth: Birth Control Pill
- Planned Parenthood: Birth Control Pill
- health-cares.net: Birth Control Pills For Birth Control (Contraception, Pregnancy Prevention)
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Feminist Women's Health Center: What Are Birth Control Pills?
- ↑ KidsHealth: Birth Control Pill
- ↑ Planned Parenthood: Birth Control Pill
- ↑ American Pregnancy Association: Oral Contraceptives: Birth Control Pills
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Birth Control Pill FAQ: Benefits, Risks And Choices
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About this WisdomCard
- Contributor: Madeleine Paladar - Claimed on 9/11/2008 - Submitted for review on 9/12/2008
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey - Claimed on 9/12/2008
- Last update: Oct. 6, 2008 (94.44 days ago)
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