{"id":236,"date":"2023-06-01T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariestopes.org.np\/?post_type=services&#038;p=236"},"modified":"2026-05-28T12:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:31:21","slug":"oral-contraceptive-pill","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/mariestopes.org.np\/ne\/services\/family-planning-services\/oral-contraceptive-pill\/","title":{"rendered":"\u092e\u0941\u0916\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0932\u093f\u0907\u0928\u0947 \u0917\u0930\u094d\u092d\u0928\u093f\u0930\u094b\u0927\u0915 \u0917\u094b\u0932\u0940"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-header-image alignfull\"><div class=\"right-image-block\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"input-container\"><h1 class=\"h2-size\">\u092e\u0941\u0916\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0932\u093f\u0907\u0928\u0947 \u0917\u0930\u094d\u092d\u0928\u093f\u0930\u094b\u0927\u0915 \u0917\u094b\u0932\u0940<\/h1><div class=\"description\"><h3>A daily pill to protect from unplanned pregnancies.<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container-image\"><div class=\"image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mariestopes.org.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/shutterstock_2445397909.jpg\" alt=\"Contraception,And,Pregnancy,,Menstruation,Concept,,Birth,Control,Pills,Asian,Young\" class=\"header-image\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"alignwide wp-block-msi-blocks-breadcrumbs\">\r\n\t<h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='https:\/\/mariestopes.org.np\/ne'>\u0918\u0930<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/ne\/services\/'>\u0938\u0947\u0935\u093e\u0939\u0930\u0942<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<a class='breadcrumb' href='\/ne\/services\/family-planning-services\/'>\u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930 \u0928\u093f\u092f\u094b\u091c\u0928 \u0938\u0947\u0935\u093e\u0939\u0930\u0942<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"breadcrumbs_delimiter\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<svg width=\"6\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 10\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M1 9L5 5L1 1\" stroke=\"#283573\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n&nbsp;<\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class='breadcrumb'>\u092e\u0941\u0916\u092c\u093e\u091f \u0932\u093f\u0907\u0928\u0947 \u0917\u0930\u094d\u092d\u0928\u093f\u0930\u094b\u0927\u0915 \u0917\u094b\u0932\u0940<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-video-with-text container alignwide\"><div class=\"input-container\"><h2>A short-term method of contraception.<\/h2><p><strong>The oral contraceptive pill is a pill taken daily to prevent against pregnancy.<\/strong><br><br>The pill needs to be taken at the same time every day to effectively prevent pregnancy. It\u2019s ability to prevent pregnancy depends on a person using it correctly.<br><br>We have two types of pills available, the progesterone only pill and the combined pill. These two types have different advantages and disadvantages, depending on the woman. During a consultation, we can help you decide if one of these is right for you.<br><br>If you get the contraceptive pill, it can take between five to seven days for the pill to start working. You can use a condom or abstinence during this time. Your normal fertility will return immediately after you stop taking the pill.<\/p><div class=\"buttons-container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"video-wrapper\"><div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MwNyXsxan_M?si=pmCpaNumnGm5KJ5O\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion alignfull\"><div class=\"container-wide\"><div class=\"accordion-info\"><h3 class=\"title\">Frequently asked questions about contraceptive pills<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">How do I use the contraceptive pill?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>&#8211; When taking your first pill, choose a convenient time to take it. This can be any time of the day.<br><br>&#8211; Once you&#8217;ve chosen a time you must then take one pill each day at this same time every day<br><br>&#8211; The progestogen-only pill has to be taken every day. Users of the combined pill have the option to take a 7 day break and have a monthly bleed, or to skip or shorten their monthly bleed<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">What are the advantages of the contraceptive pill?\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>&#8211; It can make your periods regular, lighter, and less painful<br><br>&#8211; It gives you the choice not to have a monthly bleed or control when you have a bleed<br><br>&#8211; Your fertility will return to normal immediately after the you stop using the pill<br><br>&#8211; It is not used during sex so will not affect spontaneity<br><br>&#8211; It helps protect against some forms of cancer (uterus (womb), colorectal, and ovarian).<br><br>&#8211; It reduces the risk of getting fibroids, ovarian cysts and non-cancerous breast disease<br><br>&#8211; It may reduce acne and improve your skin.<br><br><strong>What are the advantages of the progestin-only pill?<\/strong><br><br>&#8211; It can be used when you are breast feeding.<br><br>&#8211; Your fertility will return to normal immediately after the you stop using the pill<br><br>&#8211; You can start it straight after childbirth, abortion or miscarriage<br><br>&#8211; It is not used during sex so will not affect spontaneity<br><br>&#8211; Your period may become lighter or stop altogether<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">What are the disadvantages of the contraceptive pill?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p><strong>Disadvantages of the combined pill:<\/strong><br><br>&#8211; The pill has to be taken once per day. Forgetting to take the pill on a daily basis could make it fail. If you do not have a routine and think you will not be able to take a pill at the same time each day, it may not be the right method for you.<br><br>&#8211; Some people may not be suitable to have methods containing oestrogen. Please talk to your provider about whether it is safe for you to take<br><br>&#8211; You may get temporary side effects at first including headaches, nausea, breast tenderness and mood changes<br><br>&#8211; Irregular bleeding and spotting may occur in the first few months of use<br><br>&#8211; The pill may not work if you experience vomiting or diarrhoea.<br><br>&#8211; Use of some medications, such as those for seizures (fits), HIV or for tuberculosis, can make the pill less effective. Check with your medical provider if your medications are compatible with use of the pill.<br><br>&#8211; Condoms are the only contraceptive method which protect against sexually transmitted infections. To ensure protection from both pregnancy and infection, we recommend &#8220;dual protection&#8221;. This means using a male or female condom in addition to the contraceptive method of your choice to prevent pregnancy.<br><br><strong>Disadvantages of the progestin-only pill:<\/strong><br><br>&#8211; The pill has to be taken once per day at the same time. Forgetting to take the pill on a daily basis could make it fail. If you do not have a routine and think you will not be able to take the pill at the same time each day, it may not be the right method for you.<br><br>&#8211; Some users develop more frequent or irregular bleeding while taking the mini pill.<br><br>&#8211; Some users may experience headaches, breast tenderness and acne, but these symptoms generally get better within the first few months of using the pill.<br><br>&ndash; The pill may not work if you have vomiting and diarrhoea.&lt;br&gt;Use of some medications, such as those for seizures (fits), HIV or for tuberculosis, can make the pill less effective. Check with your medical provider if your medications are compatible with use of the pill.<br><br>&#8211; Condoms are the only contraceptive method which protect against sexually transmitted infections. To ensure protection from both pregnancy and infection, we recommend &#8220;dual protection&#8221;. This means using a male or female condom in addition to the contraceptive method of your choice to prevent pregnancy.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">How good is the contraceptive pill at preventing pregnancy?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>The pill works well at preventing pregnancy. However, its ability to stop a pregnancy largely depends on a person using it properly. With typical use up to 7 out of 100 users will become pregnant.<br><br>If you think you will not be able to take a pill at the same time each day, it may not be the right method for you.<\/p><div class=\"services\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msi-blocks-accordion-item\"><div class=\"tab\"><label class=\"tab-label\"><div class=\"label-container\"><p class=\"text-label\">What are the risks of using the contraceptive pill?<\/p><\/div><\/label><div class=\"tab-content\"><p>The pill is associated with some rare risks. For most people the benefits outweigh the possible risks. 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