The pill will not prevent [[STD]]s, and as such is not marketed or prescribed as a means of controlling the spread of STDs. The pill is also not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy. [[Abstinence]] is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective against pregnancy and STDs. | The pill will not prevent [[STD]]s, and as such is not marketed or prescribed as a means of controlling the spread of STDs. The pill is also not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy. [[Abstinence]] is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective against pregnancy and STDs. |