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How it works

It is a pill with hormones in, which stop the egg from being released. 

The failure rate

Very good – only 0.1% failure rate, as long as you remember to take it every day.
  • It’s free.
  • No messing round when it comes to the big moment.
  • Lighter, more regular periods. Less cramps.
  • You might need a bigger bra!
  • Reduces risk of some cancers in ovary and uterus when you’re older
  • Some combined pills get rid of spots.

  • You have to remember to take it whether you’re going to have sex or not.
  • No protection against STIs
  • Some women don’t like taking hormones.
  • A few women get headaches, get fatter and feel fed up.
  • Risk of blood clots and heart attacks if you smoke.
  • V. small risk of breast cancer (disappears 10 years after you come off it).

Get the pill:

You have to get it from the doctor’s.