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There are two types of hormonal birth control pills.  One type contains a combination of estrogen and progestin, and one contains progestin only.  Both introduce synthetic hormones into your body in order to stop you from releasing an egg, make your uterus an inhospitable environment for a fertilized egg, and thicken your cervical mucus in an attempt to prevent sperm from reaching your uterus. Continue reading →