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To prevent women from becoming pregnant when they do not want to be pregnant.
it prevents you from getting pregnant

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Q: What is the purpose of birth control?
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Are birth control pills for your period to?

Hormonal birth control methods, including the pill, can decrease the amount of bleeding and cramping with periods. Some women use them for this purpose and not for birth control.


Can you do or take anything to skip a period on purpose without being on birth control?

Birth control is the only healthy way of skipping a period. Continous skipping of periods through birth control is not adviseable.


When are women on birth control most prone to getting pregnant?

The purpose of a birth control pill is not to get pregnant, so they are not "prone" to getting pregnant. To get pregnant the pill has to be stopped.


Which structural feature increases the effectiveness of this document in achieving its stated purpose?

birth control


What is the purpose of a birth control shot?

The birth control shot is a very effective form of birth control. The hormone progesterone in the birth control shot works by preventing ovulation. The shot is given in the arm or the buttocks every three months. There is a chance of pregnancy if you wait over three months for your next shot.


Could you get pregnant if you don't ovulate?

No. That is the whole purpose of the birth control pill. Ovulation is needed.


What birth control pill helps lose weight?

There is not a specific birth control pill that helps with weight loss. A few women with hormonal imbalances may find that weight loss is easier when taking the birth control pill, but any pill will work for this purpose.


Can you be given a birth control shot if your pregnant?

It may happen accidentally, but there's no point in doing so on purpose.


Why are teens into pregnauncy so much?

They are not into it and very very few get pregnant on purpose. It's usually up to failed birth control, no access to birth control, no sex education, being in denial that it could ever happen to them etc.


What all does birth control do?

control birth


Can you take the birth control pill after tubal ligation?

You can but it is not needed for the purpose of preventing pregnancy. If you and your health care provider agree, you may decide to take the birth control pill after tubal ligation to control other menstrual-related problems, such has heavy bleeding or painful periods.


What happens if you accidentally took one more birth control placebo pill in a day than you needed?

Nothing. The placebo is not part of the birth control cycle. It has no purpose except to help keep you in your routine, and keep track of your pill schedule.