Do you ovulate on birth control pills?
Key takeaways:
- The combined birth control pill contains synthetic hormones that change how the menstrual cycle works and stop ovulation
- The progesterone-only pill contains fewer hormones, and some people will still ovulate on this method
- Emergency birth control works by delaying ovulation and, in some cases, can stop a fertilized egg cell from implanting
Most people won’t ovulate while taking hormonal birth control like the pill. That’s one of the ways it works to prevent pregnancy. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at birth control and how it affects ovulation — plus, we’ll cover how different oral contraceptives, like the morning-after pill and mini pill, impact ovulation too. Read on to learn more.
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