A change in prescription might eliminate these side effects. If you had unprotected intercourse because you missed more than one pill without using condoms as backup call your clinician. They can prescribe an emergency dose of pills. The sooner you call, the better. They prevent pregnancy by maintaining a consistent hormone level which inhibits ovulation.
Pills come in a range of dosages and a prescription is required for their purchase.
Oral contraceptives are highly effective in preventing pregnancy when used consistently and correctly as prescribed. Being sexually active may expose you to sexually transmitted diseases as well as unintended pregnancy. A latex condom can be used to increase the effectiveness of your chosen method of birth control and also provide significant protection against the spread of these infections. Take your first pill on the Sunday after your period begins . If your period begins on a Sunday, start that very same day.