The pill is also known as the oral contraceptive pill. It is a safe method of preventing pregnancy. If you take your pill at the same time each day, it is very reliable.
The pill contains a tiny amount of hormones that are released into your body to stop you from getting pregnant.
There are two different types:
The combined pill is what is commonly known as 'the pill'. It contains two types of hormones – oestrogen and progestogen.
The progestogen-only pill is commonly referred to as 'the mini pill' or POP. It only contains progestogen.
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