Picking the Mini-Pill

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Female: There are more than 40 types of the birth control pill in the United States. So how do you pick one?

Female: Although oral contraceptives help prevent pregnancy every form is a bit different. One brand that the progesterone only pill is often refered to as the mini pill. The mini pill is between 90 and 98 % effective. Slightly less than other forms of oral contraceptives. The mini pill gets its name because unlike other forms of oral contraceptives it does not contain estrogen. The mini pill works by thickening a woman’s cervical mucus making it very hard for sperm to enter the uterus. This convenient for women who cannot take estrogen or who react poorly the strong dose of hormones. But because the mini pill has few hormones it must be taken at the exact same time each day which can be hard to remember for some. Another disadvantage of the mini pill as to some women experience breakthrough bleeding between periods. If you are not sure about the mini pill check out our videos to learn about additional forms of oral contraception.

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