The oral contraceptive pill is one of the most researched and life affecting drug of all time. The pill is a contraceptive suitable for women of all ages. The pill is not designed to be used occasionally.
Oral contraceptives contain two hormones, a progestin and an estrogen.
These hormones, which are similar to ones produced in your own body, keep the hormone level in your blood above a certain threshold and tells the ovaries not to let any egg cells ripen, in a way, the ovaries are put to rest. You could get pregnant immediately. However it is best to wait for your natural cycle You can no longer take the pill after age 35 Women can take the pill until Menopause. The pill may cause birth defects if taken while pregnant This has never been proven to be true Remember the pill does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. The pill is a prescription intended for individual use.