Birth control pills containing artificial hormones such as estrogen and progestin, which prevent ovulation, are some of the ways to reduce the risk of pregnancy with birth control pills. The artificial hormones in both control pills stabilize a woman's natural hormone levels, and prevent estrogen from peaking. Specifically, artificial estrogen in the pill works to stop the pituitary gland from producing follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in order to prevent ovulation. Meanwhile, progestin works to stop the pituitary gland from producing LH in order to prevent ovum release. Birth control pills can make the uterine lining thin, making it less likely that a fertilized egg can attach to it, however, it is also able
