Birth control pills are medications taken orally to prevent pregnancy. This is one of the effective and convenient hormonal birth control methods. Understanding the mechanism of action as well as the side effects of birth control pills will help us have a certain basis to choose the right medication for ourselves.

Most women after giving birth are advised by experts to breastfeed to provide essential nutrients for their babies. However, some women need to use birth control during this time but do not know how to do it effectively without affecting the amount of milk.