Birth Control

How Birth Control Pills Work

Birth control pills are used to stop pregnancy from occurring. These types of pills are usually 99.9% effective when they are used properly. They are also typically taken daily with hormone-based dosing. These medications can also be used to regulate menstrual cycles. These medications are also sometimes prescribed to be used for the treatment of hormonal conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and related symptoms—like acne. Other users may be taking the medication to reduce symptoms associated with their regular menstrual cycle—like menstrual cramps or symptoms of PMS.

Types of Birth Control Pills

There are multiple kinds of birth control pills that users might take.

Combination Pills

These contraceptive pills include both estrogen and progestin hormones. There are also several different types of these pills. Prescriptions for these medications may vary depending on the desired number of periods and how the hormones affect the patient.

Progestin-Only Pills

Progestin-only pills are also often referred to as “minipills.” They are only made with progestin. There are fewer choices for this medication compared to combination pills. All packs should have the same amount of progestin inside them.

Extended-Cycle and Continuous-Use Pills

These types of pills usually come in packages that have both active pills (those that have hormones) and non-active pills (those not containing hormones). The ratio for packs of these pills is usually 84 active pills and seven inactive ones. Inactive pills may lead to scheduled withdrawal bleeding or may be included to help maintain a routine. The amount of these pills taken may change based on user preference.

Low-Dose Contraceptives

Some users may also choose to take low-dose contraceptives. These types of birth control pills have fewer side effects compared to other birth control forms. Most of today’s birth control pills fall under this category.

Popular Birth Control Brands Available

• Alesse This is a type of combination birth control. It is made with a couple of different hormones—ethinyl estradiol (estrogen) and levonorgestrel (progestin). This is a low-dose oral medication.
• Yaz Yaz is another type of combination birth control. It is made with the progestin drospirenone and the estrogen ethinyl estradiol. This medication is also used to help with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and issues with acne.
• Yasmin This pill is a monophasic combination birth control option. All of the active tablets for this medication have the same dose of hormones. This medication contains more estrogen than many other birth control pill forms.
• Tri-Cyclen Tri-Cyclen is made with a combination of ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate. It is also used for helping with menstrual cycle regulation and dysmenorrhea treatment. It may also be used sometimes to minimize the risks of some cancers and ovarian cysts.
• Micronor This birth control pill is considered to be a minipill. It's only active ingredient is norethisterone—a lab-made version of progesterone. This pill has been discontinued in the U.S.
• Loestrin Loestrin is another combination pill. It is made with norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol. There are also some placebo tablets with ferrous fumarate.
• Seasonique This pill has several different uses. It can be used to prevent pregnancy or help with period regulation. It is also sometimes used to minimize the risk of ovarian cyst development. This pill is made of levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.

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