The combined oral contraceptive pill is often referred to as 'the pill'. The combined pill contains artificial versions of two female hormones which are naturally made in the human body, oestrogen and progesterone.1 The combined pill prevents hte ovaries from releasing an egg, which prevents you from becoming pregnant.1
There are many different types of the combined pill available, with different combinations of oestrogen and progestogen. You need to take the pill at around the same time every day, so it may be a good choice if you've got a daily routine.
