Question

What are contraceptive pills?

Answer 1

Contraceptive Pills:

• These Pills are used as oral contraceptives. These pills contain small doses of estrogen or progesterone or a combination of both. These oral contraceptives should be taken for a period of 21 days.
• After a gap of 7 days, that is, at the time of menstruation, these pills should be avoided. After this gap, these pills should be taken again in the same pattern until and unless female desires conception or fertilization.
• Progesterone or combination with estrogen may also be given to females via injections. They work similarly to orally taken pills.
• Saheli is a new oral contraceptive without any steroids hormone. It contains a chemical called centchroman. It is a highly effective contraceptive pill.
• Emergency pills Contain a chemical called Levenorgastril. This pill is to be taken after forced sex or unplanned sex within 72 hours. It prevents ovulation. It is also called a pill – 72.