The usefulness of a contraceptive Pill. Writter by Isaac Eranga - A 2014 Family Planning Award Winner. Isaac_editorial@yahoo.com, +2348059233001

* The pill contains artificial hormones like those produced by the
body when a woman is pregnant.

* The ovum (egg cell) is not released while a woman is on the pill.

* One pill is taken at the same time everyday. Family planning expert
will advise you on how to take it.

* If instructions are followed carefully, the pill is very effective.

* it is easy to take, safe and cheap.

* Most women do not suffer from any serious side effects. A few women
may have a temporary minor side effects similar to pregnancy (e.g.
nausea and headaches). These will soon go away.

* You can take the pill as long as you do not want to have a baby.

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