Birth Control pills: Birth control Pills are basically oral contraceptives, used by women to avoid unwanted pregnancy. They primarily function by preventing ovulation. For the pills to be effective, it is very necessary to take them according to the schedule, without missing even a single dose and following the right order. Birth control pills are the primary contraceptive method used by women and are considered 98 to 99 percent effective, if taken properly. These pills have also proved to be quite safe, with minor side effects in women like nausea, blood spotting, breast tenderness, mood swings, weight gain, low libido and change in vaginal discharge, etc. The common household names in birth control pills include Saheli, Arpan and Mala-D, which are produced by Hindustan Latex Ltd. Mala D is the oldest birth control pill brand of India and is available in government hospitals at subsidized rates. Moreover, there are host of other brands available, which are prescribed exclusively by the gynecologists.
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