Description
Contraceptive pills can be used to prevent pregnancy, and when taken correctly is 99% effective. However, many women also choose to take them to regulate their period, help with heavy periods, reduce period pain, and reduce acne as they have been proven to be effective in making these conditions more manageable. Most pills can are taken for 21 days with a seven-day break, where there is often a breakthrough bleed, which usually appears as a period and is normal.Other pills are taken for 28 days without a break. These can often stop regular menstruation from occurring or can help to lighten heavy periods. Contraceptive pills, although effective in preventing pregnancy, are not designed to protect you from STIs. To completely protect yourself from contracting STIs, you should use another form of contraception that is designed to protect you from