Is this new birth control pill right for you?

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Is this new birth control pill right for you?

What is in Opill and how does it work?

Opill is a progestin-only form of birth control. That means it uses a single hormone called progestin (or norgestrel) to prevent pregnancy. It works by

  • affecting ovulation so that the ovaries do not release an egg every month
  • thickening cervical mucus, which blocks sperm from reaching an egg
  • changing the uterine lining in ways that keep a fertilized egg from implanting.

How effective is Opill at preventing pregnancy?

It depends on how consistent you are about taking Opill:

  • Perfect use means taking the pill every single day at the same time. With perfect use, Opill is 98% effective. That means that if 100 people take the medication perfectly, two or fewer people would become pregnant. Taking a pill perfectly can be difficult, though.
  • Typical use averages how well a เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา method works to prevent pregnancy when real people use it in real life. It considers that people sometimes use the pill inconsistently, like forgetting a dose or not taking it at the same time every day. With typical use, Opill is 91% effective. This means that if 100 people use Opill, but don’t take it perfectly, at least nine could become pregnant in a year.

It’s also important to know that some medications make Opill less effective at preventing pregnancy. These include medicines used to treat migraines and seizures. Even though this birth control pill will be available over the counter, you should ask your health care provider if any medicines you take could make it less effective.

How do you take Opill?

  • Take it once a day at the same time each day until you finish the entire pack.
  • Sticking to a consistent time of day, every day, is crucial. Timing matters with progestin-only pills like Opill because this medication works by raising progestin levels. However, progestin only stays elevated for 24 hours after you take each pill. After that, the progestin level will return to normal.
  • After you complete a 28-day pack, you should immediately start a new pack of pills the next day.