Thank you for sharing facts about birth control pills.
A basic fact is how do oral contraceptives work.
Birth control pills prevent pregnancy through several mechanisms, mainly by stopping ovulation. If no egg is released, there is nothing to be fertilized by sperm, and the woman cannot get pregnant.
Most birth control pills contain synthetic forms of two female hormones: estrogen and progestin. These synthetic hormones stabilize a woman's natural hormone levels, and prevent estrogen from peaking mid-cycle. Without the estrogen bump, the pituitary gland does not release other hormones that normally cause the ovaries to release mature eggs.
A concern for women who develop an estrogen positive type of breast cancer is the daily dose of estrogen in the oral contraceptive. It is important for all women to discuss their concerns with their gynecologists.
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Hello LizTaylor,
Thank you for sharing facts about birth control pills.
A basic fact is how do oral contraceptives work.
Birth control pills prevent pregnancy through several mechanisms, mainly by stopping ovulation. If no egg is released, there is nothing to be fertilized by sperm, and the woman cannot get pregnant.
Most birth control pills contain synthetic forms of two female hormones: estrogen and progestin. These synthetic hormones stabilize a woman's natural hormone levels, and prevent estrogen from peaking mid-cycle. Without the estrogen bump, the pituitary gland does not release other hormones that normally cause the ovaries to release mature eggs.
A concern for women who develop an estrogen positive type of breast cancer is the daily dose of estrogen in the oral contraceptive. It is important for all women to discuss their concerns with their gynecologists.
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January 14, 2016 - 9:12amMaryann
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