Is there different types of mini pill?
There are 2 different types of progestogen-only pill: 3-hour progestogen-only pill (traditional progestogen-only pill) – must be taken within 3 hours of the same time each day. 12-hour progestogen-only pill (desogestrel progestogen-only pill) – must be taken within 12 hours of the same time each day.
Are there different doses of the mini pill?
The exception is the minipill. It’s available in only one dose that contains 35 mcg of progestin. Birth control pills that aren’t low dose may contain up to 50 or so mcg of estrogen. These are rarely used today, as lower doses are available.
Are the mini pills all the same?
Types of progestin-only pills: There are many brands of Progestin-only Pills (POP) but they are all the same dose and contain the same active ingredient – norethindrone, 0.35 milligrams (mg) daily.
Which mini pill is best?
If you’ve recently given birth and are breastfeeding, the best pill for you is the mini pill as you can start taking it straight away. We recommend Cerazette or Cerelle when starting a mini pill, as it has a 12 hour window for missed pills, so it can be easier to use than other mini pills with a 3 hour window.
Is Cerelle and desogestrel the same?
Cerelle is a form of progestogen-only mini pill. Its active ingredient is desogestrel, which is a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone. Cerelle is prescribed to sexually active women who do not want to get pregnant.
What is the difference between a combination pill and progestin-only pills?
Progestin-only pills (POPs) only contain progestin (no estrogen) and typically have a lower dose of progestin compared to a combination pill with both progestin and estrogen. Progestin-only birth control pills also prevent pregnancy by thickening the mucus of the cervix and thinning the lining of the uterine wall.
Are there different types of progesterone pills?
List of Progestins:
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Provera (Pro) Generic name: medroxyprogesterone | 5.9 | 276 reviews |
| Slynd (Pro) Generic name: drospirenone | 5.1 | 213 reviews |
| Errin (Pro) Generic name: norethindrone | 5.1 | 168 reviews |
| Nora-Be (Pro) Generic name: norethindrone | 4.4 | 151 reviews |
Is Noriday and desogestrel the same?
Cerelle and Cerazette are both desogestrel pills, which work by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary. They differ from other pills such as Norgeston and Noriday because you have a longer time window to take them – they are sometimes known as 12 hour mini pills.
Which is better mini pill or combined pill?
The mini pill might be the best contraceptive pill for you as it contains only progesterone, meaning that women who cannot take oestrogen can use it. Unlike the combined pill, the mini pill will not raise your blood pressure, but it may not control your periods in the way that the combined pill does.
Which is better combination or mini pill?
This type of pill contains only progestin. The minipill doesn’t offer as many choices as combination pills. In each pack of pills, all the pills contain the same amount of progestin and all the pills are active. The progestin dose in a minipill is lower than the progestin dose in any combination pill.
What is the difference between progestin and progesterone?
Progestins are synthetic forms of the body’s naturally-occurring hormone progesterone. Now progesterone is available in a micronized (smaller particle) form that is absorbed easier and lasts longer in the body (4), but only progestins—not micronized progesterone—are used in birth control.