All women and men should have control over if and when they become parents. Making decisions about birth control, or contraception is not easy ? there are many things to think about. Learning about birth control methods you or your partner can use to prevent pregnancy and talking with your doctor are two good ways to get started.

There is no ?best? method of birth control. Each method has its own pros and cons. Some methods work better than others do at preventing pregnancy. Researchers are always working to develop or improve birth control methods

Birth control pills are the most popular type of Birth control. There are many different brands of pill and they come in packs of 21 or 28 pills. The first 21 pills have a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones. The main work of Birth control pills is to stop ovulation, preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs. The pill also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. The hormones in the Pill prevent fertilization.

Birth control pills are 92-99.7% effective as birth control; however it does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. Birth control pills are usually started within 6 days of the start of a period after an abortion. In such cases the pill become so effective instantly because the pill is started at other times, will be effective after one month.

ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN may also be taken to treat moderate acne in females who are able to use the pill. When taken correctly to prevent pregnancy, oral contraceptives have a failure rate of less than 1% per year when used without missing any pills. The typical failure rate of large numbers of pill users is less than 5% per year when women who miss pills are included. For most women oral contraceptives are also free of serious or unpleasant side effects. However, forgetting to take pills considerably increases the chances of pregnancy.

Yasmin, the most recent low-dose birth control pill to enter the market, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in May 2001 and is available in the United States. It is 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used correctly, and works in the same way as other combination birth control pills. Each pill pack consists of 21 pills that contain the same amount of estrogen and progestin, to be taken one per day for three weeks, followed by seven placebo pills that are taken throughout the week, in order for a woman to get her period. Yasmin is the only birth control pill to contain the synthetic progestin known as drospirenone ? an alternative for women who experience adverse effects from other oral contraceptives.

Alesse tablets are one of the most effective methods used worldwide for birth control (99% effective when taken as directed). Alesse contains natural hormones that stop the ovary from releasing an egg and prevent a man’s sperm from entering the uterus. So with Alesse you can put your mind at ease and enjoy intimate moments with your partner.

The pills are taken one pill every day until you finish an entire pack. It is suitable that taking the pill with a regular activity that you do at the same time every day, like eating a meal or brushing your teeth.

But you should consult with your doctor before start taking Birth Control pills as many women may not be able to take the pill because of the risk of serious health problems.

Note: You should not take the pill if you suspect you are pregnant or have unexplained vaginal bleeding.