Your Life, Your Decisions. Get your freedom with Prev. — “I’m a sexually active woman who menstruates. Should I consider taking birth control pills?” Commonly known as oral contraceptives, birth control pills are medications to prevent unwanted pregnancy. According to the FDA, birth control pills are an effective way to reduce chances of fertilisation and have a success rate of above 99 percent. Let’s delve into the details to learn more about birth control…