Birth control pills are widely used globally. It’s one of the most effective ways of preventing pregnancy. There are various types of birth control pills and most of them have been proven safe by the medical science. However, birth control pills cannot protect you from having sexually transmitted diseases. Oral contraception or birth control pills have been widely used globally to prevent pregnancy among couples who wants to manage their family well. It’s important to know the type of pill that’s suitable for your particular needs. Here are the types of birth control pills you can choose from:

1. Combination pill - This is made up of synthetic estrogen and progesterone. This kind of pill introduces a synthetic type of hormone that causes a sudden change in the reproductive tract that prevents pregnancy.

2. Mini pill - Only uses progesterone, unlike the combination pill which uses estrogen as well. The progesterone level in a mini pill thickens the mucus in the cervix to make it harder for the sperm to penetrate and reach the egg.

3. Extended cycle pill - Is the newest product in the market today. It works to control the changes of hormones to limit the amount of periods of a woman per year.

Remember that person varies, what’s effective to others might not be effective for you. If you want to use a birth control pill, you should consult your doctor so you’ll be able to get the right amount of dose and the type of pill intended for your body needs. It’s very important to seek for medical advice so you will not suffer the side effects later on, every drug posse’s side effects so you should only take it when necessary.

Here are some of the most common side effects and benefits of the 3 known types of pills:

Combination Pill

Benefits

It suppresses ovulation which means that eggs won’t be released from the ovary.

Risk

Ovulation may still occur in a 10% possibility, you may also experience blot clots, heart and liver disease and in some case increased in risk of having breast and uterus cancer.

Mini Pill

Benefits

With mini pill, you are only introducing one type of hormone into your body; it can help lessen the risk of side effects later on.

Risk

Ovulation may still occur in a 10% possibility, you may also experience blot clots, heart and liver disease and in some case increased in risk of having breast and uterus cancer.

The extended cycle pill is new in the market and study is still being conducted to ensure the public that this pill is safe to use. Although there is a lot of a birth control method in the market today, birth control pills are still the most famous because it’s affordable and it’s easy to use. If you are among the women using birth control pills, you should always see your doctor when you experience something wrong with your cycle. It might be a side effect you shouldn’t take for granted.

Jonathan Pitts

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