Birth Control Pills: Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills and the “Pill”) are a type of female hormonal birth control method and are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The Pills are small tablets that you swallow each day. Most pills contain two types of synthetic (man-made) female hormones: estrogen and progestin. The hormones in the pills prevent pregnancy by suppressing your pituitary gland, which stops the development and release of the egg in the ovary (ovulation). Another type of pill contains only one hormone (progestin) and is called either the “progestin-only pill,” or the “mini-Pill.” It works by stopping ovulation and by helping to prevent the male’s sperm from reaching If you want to avoid pregnancy or want to keep gap between babies, you need to resort to the various birth control options available such as condoms, intrauterine contraceptive devices or oral contraceptive pills. The choice ultimately depends upon one’s preferences. Here is a list of some commonly available oral contraceptive pills: Rasmin: a combination of estradiol and drospirenone prevents preganancy and cures irregular periods. The pill is also known to treat ovarian cysts Ovral: Progestin and estrogen pills prevent the liberation of eggs from ovaries and avoid pregnancy Bandhan: this is another popular birth control pill containing lenorogestrel. This pill inhibits the fertilization of egg by sperm and interferes with the lining of uterus. So the process of implantation is hampered Duoluton L: This common contraceptive pill also contains levonorgetsrel and protects you from conceiving Choice: It is another economical and easily available oral contraceptive pill. It contains levonorgestrel and prevents fertilization of egg by sperm Deviry: This pill contains medroxyprogesterone, a progesterone derivative. Besides preventing pregnancy, medroxyprogeterone treats breast cancer and other menstrual problems MTpill: this commonly available pill contains mifepristone, a synthetic steroid. It interferes with the hormones required for the continuation of pregnancy Centron: it contains ormeloxifene-the estrogen derivative. It prevents pregnancy and also treats dysfunctional uterine bleeding In nutshell the oral contraceptive pills are an easy affordable and effective way to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Make sure to consult your doctor before starting your birth pill. Both Clinic Address: Dr C Sharath Kumar MBBS,MS,PhD. Super Specialist in Male and Female Fertility. BANGALORE: Dr Sharath Men s Clinic # 34/82, 20th main Basava mantap road West Chord road Near City Hospital Near Navarang theatre Rajajinagar Bengaluru 10. Consultation: Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm. Phone: 7815-050100 9886068677 8095957194 8041570100. MYSORE: Mediwave: Dr C Sharath Kumar Director Mediwave IVF & fertility research Hospital. City X Ray Complex Opp: IMA Building Sayyaji Rao Road Mysore 1. 0821 2444441 / 3265000. Consultation: Tuesday to Thursday 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Phone: 7815-050100 98-86-068677 80-95957194 8041570100. PRACTO. For on line appointment call: IVR No. 08042774282 Web site: www.drcsharath.com. Email: drcsharath@hotmail.com WWW.qikwel.com