Birth Control Pills

ABOUT BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

In today’s era, birth control measures have become crucial, and finding the best birth control pill can be challenging. There are different types of birth control pills available and are effective and easy to use. The main objective of using a birth control pill is to avoid unwanted pregnancy. There are different ways for birth control measures such as using condoms, taking birth control pills, intrauterine contraceptives, going for tubectomy and vasectomy, and others.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

MINI PILL

The main active ingredient of a mini pill is progestin which is available in the same amount in every pill and is active. A mini pill works by suppressing ovulation by slowing down the egg’s progress through the fallopian tube, thickening the cervical muscles, and thinning the endometrium further stopping the sperm from reaching the egg. There are a few advantages and drawbacks of the mini pill.

Advantages of the mini pill:

• The risk of endometrial cancer is lesser.
• If you expect to get pregnant the process can easily be reversed with the usage of a mini pill.
• The use of the mini pill is likely to interfere less even if you are breastfeeding.
• You can take the mini pill even if you have migraines, blood clots, or the problem of high blood pressure.

 Drawbacks of the mini pill:

• The mini pill does not provide any safety from HIV or STDs (Sexually transmitted diseases).
• Some of the side effects of using a mini pill include weight gain, depression, headache, breast tenderness, acne, ovarian cysts, and menstrual bleeding.
• If you using the mini pill as a birth control measure, it is recommended to take it at a particular time.
• There are chances of ectopic pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.

Your doctor will not prescribe using the mini pill if you take anti-tuberculous agents, are suffering from some kind of liver disease, have unexplained uterine bleeding, or are suffering from breast cancer.

COMBINATION PILL

The combination of birth control pills contains both active ingredients – estrogen and progestin. They work by preventing the ovaries from releasing the egg. These birth control pills are categorized as the level of hormones in each active pill varies into – monophasic (same amount of ingredient) and multiphasic (the level of ingredients varies). Furthermore, the combination pills get a different mixture of active and inactive pills – conventional and continuous dosing depending on the frequency of periods.

Pros of the combination pill:

• If you are hoping to get pregnant, the process can be reversed by using the combination pill.
• The pill provides an improvement in acne.
• The usage of birth control pills can provide relief from PMS (Post Menstrual Syndrome) and reduce menstrual cramps.
• The risk for ovarian, colorectal, and endometrial cancer is reduced.
• The problem of heavy bleeding and related anemia is lowered.

Disadvantages of combination pills:

• Skipping or taking the pills late might reduce the effectiveness.
• While using the combination birth control pills, the risk for cervical and breast cancer increases in some women.
• There are a few side effects including bleeding, bloating, nausea, depression, headache, weight gain, and others.
• With the usage of combination pills, the chances of high cholesterol, stroke, or heart attack increase.

Your health advisor or doctor might not advise the usage of combination pills if have just given birth, have a history of high blood pressure, are more than 35 years of age, have a history of breast cancer or stroke, have liver or gall bladder related disease, or have a history of diabetes.  

There are a lot of options available for birth control pills online and over the counter as well. You can buy the best birth control pill as advised by your doctor or health advisor.

Top Selling Products of Birth Control Pills

• Contrakit Mifepristone 200mg + Misoprostol 200mcg
• Abortion Kit Combipack of Mifepristone Misoprostol

FAQs

What are different birth control measures?

There are different birth control measures including natural measures, intra-uterine contraceptives, and others. You may consult with your doctor to know the most effective way.

Which is the best birth control pill?

There are many options available. You can buy the best birth control pills online or from any pharmacy as prescribed by your doctor or health advisor.