A Handy Guide to Mini Pill and The Pill
Hormonal birth control has replaced the age-old methods of contraception. With oral contraceptive pills available at a click of the mouse, women can now feel at ease knowing they are safe against unplanned pregnancies. “Mini pill” and “the pill” are the two forms of oral contraceptive choices available to sexually active women. Mini pills, also known as progesterone-only pills (POPs), contain synthetic progestogen, whereas the pill contains a combination of synthetic progestogens and oestrogens. Cerazette Yasmin and cilest are among the most sought after birth control pills representing the respective categories of oral contraceptives.
Cerazette: An overview
Cerazette is basically an upgraded version of the old types of POPs. It has a better consistency rate in preventing ovulation, compared to some of its predecessors. Containing the active ingredient desogestrel, Cerazette tablets can provide protection against pregnancy in three ways. First, they can prevent the release of an egg from the ovaries. Second, they can thicken the cervical mucus to make it difficult for sperm to reach the uterus. Third, they can also alter the quality of the lining of the womb, thereby making it difficult for an egg to get embedded in the womb should fertilisation occur accidentally.
You need to start taking Cerazette from the first day of your menstrual cycle and keep taking a tablet every day at about the same time. Consistency and regularity is the key to success of hormonal birth control. It is estimated that when taken consistently and regularly, oral contraceptive pills can prevent 997 out of 1000 expected pregnancies. Given that you do not have a short menstrual cycle, you will still be protected in case you do not take pills for the first five days of your cycle. However, any further delay in pill-taking will require an additional method of contraception, such as a condom. Follow the instructions of your doctor carefully.
Getting to know Yasmin
Yasmin is fast coming up the ladder as one of the most popular oral contraceptives, thanks to its effectiveness in giving relief from heavy menstrual bleeding and irregular periods. This oral contraceptive pill contains 30 micrograms of ethinylestradiol, a semisynthetic steroidal oestrogen, and 3 milligram of drospirenone, a synthetic progestin compound. The two-hormone formulation of Yasmin can interfere with your normal menstrual cycle to stop pregnancy. The working mechanism of Yasmin tablets is more or less similar to that of POPs.
You need to start your contraceptive regimen with Yasmin from the first day of your monthly cycle and should continue for 21 days. Then you will have to take a break from pill-taking for a week to let the hormonal levels in your blood drop. It is during the pill-free week that you are likely to have your period. As with mini pills, combined pills such as Yasmin too enjoy a great track record of safety and effectiveness. But you must seek medical advice before taking them.
Side effects of hormonal birth control tablets
Hormonal contraceptive pills such as Cerazette and Yasmin may cause some side effects and you should be aware of them. The most commonly reported side effects include nausea, headache, breast tenderness, vaginal thrush, mood swings, low sex drive and menstrual problems. Report any of these side effects to your doctor at the earliest. Before you start taking any medicine for preventing pregnancy, make sure you share with your doctor any health problems you may have at the time or have faced in the recent past.
If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, or if you are nursing, do not take any birth control pills. Active ingredients in hormonal contraceptives may harm the foetus or the baby.
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