The Pill
By: Ashley Moss
The Pill is..
Made of hormones
Hormones are chemicals made
in our bodies.
Contains two hormones-
estrogen and progestin.
Keeps a womens ovaries from
releasing eggs. (stops
ovulation.)
1out of 100 women
will get pregnant.
Reduce menstrual cramps
Makes period lighter
Offers some protection against
pelvic immflammatory disease,
acne,ovarian cancers, iron
defiency anemia, pre-menstrual
symptoms and breast disease.
More effective if takin at same
time every day.
Cons
Breast tenderness.
Nausea/ vomiting.
Bleeding between periods.
May change sexual desire.
Low chance of heart disease, stoke,severe
migranes, high blood pressure and heart
defects.
May cause weight gain,headaches,
dizziness, mood changes,bloating.
Blood clots.(rare in women under 35 who
do not smoke.)
Cost
Need a perscription first.
Medical exam
required.($35-$250)
Pill cost = $15-$50 a
month.
STD’S/STI’S
NO
PROTECTION.
Source of information.
www.plannedparenthood.com
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_h
ealth/contraception_birth.html