Birth Control Pills

The Pill is the most common form of contraception used today. They are a form of medication that women take every day to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills work by changing the hormone levels in the body to prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs, thus preventing the fertilization of an egg by sperm. There are many different types of birth control pills, but most are taken orally, and contain estrogen and progesterone. They are available in both brand-name and generic forms.