Sep 30, 2023
Birth Control FAQs: The Pill
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to searching for a birth control method that is right for you. Here are some answers to the most common questions we get about the pill.
Q: What is the birth control pill?
A: Birth control pills are a kind of medicine with hormones. Birth control pills come in a pack, and you take 1 pill every day.
Q: How do birth control pills prevent pregnancy?
A: The birth control pill works by stopping sperm from joining with an egg (AKA fertilization).
Q: Does the pill protect against STDs?
A: Nope. The pill is really good at preventing pregnancy, but it won’t protect you from sexually transmitted infections.
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