Almost all couples practice birth control at some point and to get the right results they must practice it in the right way. Hence, it is important that couples consult medical experts and follow the apt or suitable birth control measures. Young couples usually have most questions that need to be addressed. The couples also have several questions pertaining to the birth control pills that are considered as the most popular methods of contraceptives.

Birth Control FAQs

Before beginning on birth control measures, the couples usually ask the following questions with respect to birth control pills:

1) What would happen if the individual forgot to take the pill? : If the woman forgets to take two pills then she must take it as soon as possible after she remembers it. Following this, she must take additional birth control measures for the rest of the cycle. If she forgets to take more than two pills then she must contact the nearest gynecologist and get a pregnancy test done.

2) Would the birth control pill be effective even if it is ejected from the body due to vomiting? If the woman vomits within two hours of consuming the pill then she would have to replace it with another birth control pill. If she vomits after two or more hours then it would still be effective and it is not required to take any replacement pills.

3) Can birth control pills change the date of a woman's menstrual cycle? : Birth control pills can be consumed to change the date of resuming the menstrual cycle. However, women must be careful and consult their physicians before consuming the pills.

4) Do birth control pills have side effects? : Birth control pills have several side-effects like weight gain, nausea, headaches, depression, vaginal infections and even loss of libido.

5) Can a woman get pregnant despite taking the pill? : Although the birth control pills prevent pregnancy up to 99%, there is a 1% chance that she might become pregnant. Also, missing the pills or using mini-pills would also cause a decrease in the effectiveness of the pill in preventing pregnancy.

These are some of the most frequently asked questions with respect to birth control pills, especially by young couples.

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