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What is considered a birth control mini-pill and how does it differ from other birth control pills?
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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.
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What are Examples of birth control methods that contain estrogen?
Combined hormonal birth control methods -- those that contain estrogen -- include the regular birth control pill (but not the minipill or progestin-only pill), the ring, and the patch.
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.
Is an IUD considered a form of birth control?
yes it is one of the many forms of birth control.
What Birth control has the fewest side effects?
Abstinence is the birth control with the fewest side effects. After that, probably condoms. When it comes to brands of hormonal birth control, the side effects differ from person to person. There's no one brand that is best for everyone.
My friend wants to get pregnant and her doctor told her to take her base temperature and an ovulation test while on birth control not a minipill will it have an accurate reading of ovulation?
Follow the doctor's advice exactly. If you are confused, ask the doctor again--or see another doctor.
How long does it take for the birth control pill to be 100 percent effective?
Birth control pills can never be considered 100% effective, im 12 and i no that
Can you get pregnant if the birth control pill is preventing your period?
Birth control pills are considered very reliable. As long as you take them on time there is very little chance of you becoming pregnant.
Is Ginette 35 an effective birth control?
Yes, Ginette 35 is an effective birth control. It is considered to be a contraception and in order for it to work properly, you must take the pill daily.
What if you take your pill 30 minutes earlier then your scheduled time?
A few hours in either direction will not make a significant difference if you're using the combination birth control pill. If you're using the progestin only pill (or minipill), you should take it within three hours of the same time each day.
What is the earliest age that taking birth control would be considered okay?
In theory, anytime after menstruation has begun.
I took the birth control pill 1 hour late?
If you're on the progestin only pill ("minipill", such as Micronor, NoreBe, or Cerazette), you should use a backup method of birth control if you're more than three hours late. Us the backup method for the next two days after the late pill (or 14 days if you took ulipristal for emergency contraception). If you're on the combination (regular) birth control pill, you don't need to worry about a backup method unless you're more than 24 hours late.
What all does birth control do?
control birth
