Methods of Birth Control Birth control pills are an oral contraceptive for women. They are monophasic, biphasic, or triphasic. Each type contains estrogen and progestin in differing amounts. Monophasic birth control pills maintain the same levels of estrogen and progestin throughout the course, while biphasic pills keep the estrogen level the same while increasing the progestin levels for the last 11 days of the pack, and triphasic pills are designed to mimic the natural menstrual cycle …showed first 75 words of 1296 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1296 total…cancer of the breast or uterus, jaundice, possible liver disease, abnormal vaginal bleeding or pregnancy. People are afraid of birth control and what it can do to them and their families. Much like the movement of racism in the United States, it is a fear from a lack of knowledge that is driving a nation. Avoidance and restrictions are not an answer. Education and understanding are needed if we are going to survive this epidemic.