Approval Of Birth Control Pills By FDA

Birth control pills are used to prevent pregnancy. These pills increase the chances of
menstruation thus there by decreasing the chances of pregnancy. The are taken orally-‘’through
mouth’’, so they are safe to use for most of people. These birth control pills increase the
thickness of uterus and decreasing the chances of sperm to fertilize an egg. These types of pills
reduce the chances of ovulation (the release of egg from ovum). Taking these pills daily can
prevent pregnancy chances by 99%. These pill may have combination of two hormones-estrogen
and progesterone. These two hormones help to increase the mucus secretion so there are very
less chances of sperm to reach egg for fertilization.

These drugs are safe to use but in some cases they have some side effects like nauseous,
headache and abnormal menstruation. These effects will go away after 2 or 3 months. Birth
control pills have history of 60 years. This history also assure their safe use. These pills don’t
protect from STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases).

Using birth control pills should be one’s choice and their decision should be respected. As these
pills don’t have any severe side effects so these pill can be purchased without any prescription.
Making these pills available in stores for purchase is a step that is appreciated by most of
women.