Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, prevent any unwanted pregnancies. Regardless of the hormones used, oral contraceptives suppress ovulation and alter the cervical mucus and uterine lining. Besides preventing pregnancies, some oral...
Nordette is an oral contraceptive that goes under the generic name ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) and levonorgestrel (progesterone), two hormones combined to prevent pregnancy. Other brand names for Nordette are Levora, Aviane and Lutera. Oral...
Since the first oral contraceptive was approved by the FDA in 1960, women can use birth control pills to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Oral contraceptives work by using two female hormones, estrogen and progestin, according to the National...
Oral birth control (contraceptive) pills are used to prevent pregnancy. According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, they are used by millions of women in the United States and are considered safe and effective for most...
Enpresse is a birth control pill that has been available since 2001. Like other hormone methods, this is a means of preventing pregnancy, not a way to keep you safe from sexually transmitted diseases. This medication carries the same risks and...
