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A mini pill only contains Progestin while the regular birth control pills contain Estrogen and Progestin.

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Should you bleed on the mini pill?

Breakthrough bleeding on the mini pill is very common, especially if you don't take the pill at the same time everyday or miss a pill.


How soon after stopping the mini pill will you get your period?

some women usually get their period a month to a couple months after stopping the mini pill. 1-3 months!!


What is considered a birth control mini-pill and how does it differ from other birth control pills?

the mini pill only contains progestin, while the other pills contain both estrogen and progestin. A popular mini pill brand is Micronor. Women with high blood pressure or predisposition to heart attacks and the like are usually prescribed the mini pill. Another major difference between POPs and Combination Pills is that the mini pill does not include a week of placebo pills; each mini pill contains the same dosage of progestin and must be taken continuously around the same time each day. If you are even three hours late taking the mini pill, your chances for pregnancy are drastically increased. In cases like that, it is recommended you use a back-up method in addition to continuing your pill regimin for at least 5 days. Taking combination pills at EXACTLY the same time each day is not as crucial.


What is considered a minipill and how is it different from other birth control pills?

A mini pill is different from the combination birth control pill. The mini pill only contains small amount of one hormone which prevents pregnancy from occurring and doesn't interfere with the working of your ovaries. The birth control pill contains progesterone which the mini pill doesn't and interferes in the working of your ovaries by preventing a egg being released and also preventing you from ovulation as well as protecting you from pregnancy.


What are the examples of temporary birth control?

condom, mini pill, nuva ring


Can you take minigynon while breastfeeding?

If it is the 'mini-pill' it is fine to take whilst breastfeeding. The 'combined' pill will however affect you milk production.


Can you skip period on purpose while using mini pill?

No, you can't. Every pill is exactly the same on the minipill, and there are no placebo pills to skip.


What does it mean when you have a one day period that is very light while you are on the pill?

what does it meam when you have a one day period that is very light while on the mini pill


When taking mini pill does it work straight away?

no i used the mini pill for 1 week and we did it and i fell pregnant women be warned it isn't effective at all. i already have a baby and don't want another so im aborting this one and the dr said you can get an injection once every few months which protects you from falling pregnant if the hospitial perscribe the mini pill go to the medical clinic and get a second option.


How long does it take for the mini pill to stop your period?

I am not sure but i think about 2-4 hours


Can mini pill affect pregnancy?

The minipill or progesterone only pill is designed to prevent pregnancy. If you take it before you know you're pregnant, it will not end or harm the pregnancy.


How many days of missing the pill can you conceive?

It depends on what pill you are using, you can get pregnant from missing just one of the "mini pills" others you would have to miss 3 or 4 -