Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills) are a type of female hormonal birth control method, and are very effective at preventing pregnancy.

Out of 100 women using combination birth control pills
Typical use: 5 women become pregnant
Perfect use: 1 or fewer women become pregnant

Out of 100 women using progestin-only birth control pills
Typical Use: 5 women become pregnant
Perfect Use: 2 women become pregnant