Pill

The pill (see contraceptive pillor simply 'the pill', also known as oral contraception, is a type of contraceptive that is taken to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones that suppress ovulation and alter the lining of the uterus to prevent the implantation of a fertiliz...) is a hormonalHormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control various bodily functions. They are produced by certain organs and transported through the blood to influence the cells and tissues in the body. They influence things such as... contraceptiveContraceptives are measures that can help to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Most contraceptives must be taken by girls or people with a uterus. Depending on the product, safety is more or less guaranteed. No method is 100% safe. to prevent pregnancyPregnancy is the time between the fusion of sperm and egg and the birth of the baby, which normally lasts around 9 months. The first sign of pregnancy is the absence of menstrual bleeding, which would otherwise occur regularly.. The hormonesHormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control various bodily functions. They are produced by certain organs and transported through the blood to influence the cells and tissues in the body. They influence things such as... taken daily with the pill have the following effects: 1. no ovulationOvary is the medical term for a woman's ovaries. Ovulation refers to the process of ovulation in which an egg "jumps" from a follicle in the ovaries into the fallopian tube. takes place and therefore no egg is available for fertilizationFertilization is the process in which a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell and thus initiates a pregnancy. It takes place in the female reproductive organs when the sperm passes through the cervix and uterus into the fallopian tubes, where i..., 2. the lining of the uterusObsolete word for uterus is not built up properly and therefore prevents an egg from implanting, and 3. the cervical mucus becomes more viscous, making it more difficult for spermThis is the name of the fluid that emerges from the urethra of the penis during ejaculation. It consists of around 80% secretions from the vesicle glands, 15% secretions from the prostate and around 5% sperm (up to 500 million!). to ascend into the uterus. Today there are different types of pills (see micropill, minipill), which can be prescribed individually by the gynaecologistSpecialist doctor (the foreign word is gynaecologist) who specializes in the health of the female reproductive organs and reproductive system. Performs examinations, diagnoses and treats health problems and provides advice and support on co.... Depending on the type of pill, one pill must be taken daily at a more or less precise time.