Birth Control Pill

Definition

The birth control pill is a medication taken orally by women on a daily basis to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones that inhibit ovulation or alter other biological processes related to conception.

Analogy

Imagine if you could put up an invisible shield around your house that prevents unwanted guests from entering - this is what birth control pills do for women's bodies against potential pregnancies.

Related terms

Family Planning: The practice or policy of controlling the number of children one has through contraception or reproductive education.

Reproductive Rights: Legal rights related to reproduction and reproductive health; these include access to comprehensive sex education, contraception methods including emergency contraception etc.

Planned Parenthood Federation Of America: A nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally.