What is a Progestin-only pill? Progestin-only pill, also known as the mini pill is contraceptive pill containing the female sex hormone progestin. The progestin-only pill contains a lower progestin dose compared to the combination oral contraceptive pill. The progestin-only pill is most often prescribed to women who are breastfeeding, cannot take estrogen, have migraine headaches […]
Extended-cycle pill
What is a Extended-cycle pill? An Extended-cycle pill is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. The extended-cycle pill either reduces the number of periods a woman has or eliminates them in totality. A typical extended-cycle pill pack has 28 pills, but only 21 are active. The 21 pills contain female sex hormone (estrogen […]
Vaginal ring
What is a Vaginal ring? The vaginal ring is a drug delivery device inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy. The vaginal ring is typically inserted into the vagina once every month, left in place for three weeks and removed for the remaining week each week. The vaginal walls hold the ring in place. A […]
Contraceptives
What is a Contraceptives? Patch which is also known as Ortho Evra, is a thin, beige piece of plastic that you can stick to your skin. It contains two synthetic hormones: oestrogen and progestin. These type of hormones are found in most birth control pills. Patch works to prevent pregnancy by gradually releasing hormones that […]