Birth control is one of the most commonly used drugs on the market. Unfortunately, the majority of women who take the pill on a daily basis are unaware of some details about birth control contraception. This article will cover some facts that you need to know about birth control.
Despite its widespread use and also supposedly impenetrable (so to speak) success rate, the birth control method of contraception is not without its flaws. Looking at statistics, using these generic drugs correctly, 4 in 100 people will get pregnant over a period of one year. This statistic is higher than that of using condoms where the number is half (2 in 100).
Contrary to popular belief and also a reason why several women steer clear of it, is the misconception that birth control pill makes you gain weight. The truth is it can be a side effect, as in, it does not affect all women. Additionally, it typically lasts for only a couple of months until the body gets used to the hormonal fluctuations. After it stabilizes, any weight gain should come off too.
If you haven’t been feeling it lately after getting on the pill, the ironic answer is that birth control can sometimes affect libido. While this is counter-productive it is not something that happens frequently so it shouldn’t affect your sex life too much.
Missing a pill is a recipe for disaster. Have a reminder you can depend on (it can be a phone or a loved one) and ensure that you take it every single time.
Going through that day of the month when the pain is excruciating, birth control tablet can do wonders with easing the pain associated with menstruation. In fact, it was initially developed as a painkiller for menstruation cramps and later became better known as a contraceptive.
Birth control is one of the most effective and easiest means of contraception. However, due to the inconvenience caused by the frequent need to consume the pill, more and more partners are looking at other options such as IUD (intra uterine device). It is important to always keep in mind that birth control does not prevent STDs in anyway and it is advisable to use barrier methods to avoid any kind of these diseases.