More precisely, the particle is a quantized manifestation of a field (the Higgs field) that generates mass through its interaction with other particles.
1 When you stop taking it, you will get your period within 2 to 3 days. 2  However, this is not 100% effective. 3  Women have reported bleeding or spotting while taking progestogen pills. 4  There are now contraceptive shots and even contraceptive implants that stop your period altogether for months in a row. There are in fact contraceptive pills made specifically to stop your period. 2  They are called extended-cycle pills. 3  You would normally take these continuously for three to six months, and then take placebos for a week during which you would get your period.
Birth control pills, otherwise known as oral contraceptives, prevent pregnancy by changing the course of your menstrual cycle: The hormones in the pill stop normal ovulation. In essence, coming off the pill puts your body back on its natural cycle. If you have been using the birth control pill to lessen the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or to manage irregular periods, you may be wondering exactly what will happen when you stop taking it. How Birth Control Pills and Devices Work.