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The simple answer is no. Oral contraceptives are effective in preventing pregnancy regardless of how many times you have intercourse.
Birth control pills prevent pregnancy 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 increase in estrogen levels, the pituitary gland does not release other hormones that normally cause the ovaries to release mature eggs.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for reaching out to us with your question.
The simple answer is no. Oral contraceptives are effective in preventing pregnancy regardless of how many times you have intercourse.
Birth control pills prevent pregnancy 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 increase in estrogen levels, the pituitary gland does not release other hormones that normally cause the ovaries to release mature eggs.
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December 13, 2016 - 9:08amMaryann
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