How Effective Are Mini Pills?

Mini-pills are a perfect alternative for women who experience adverse effects with combined contraceptive pills. These pills are considered ideal as they contain only progestogen instead of both progestogen and oestrogen. There are many women who find it difficult to tolerate the effects of oestrogen; for those it is a good option. It is highly popular as they have a lower risk of side effects. The absence of oestrogen does not affect its performance as compared to combined contraceptive pills. This article gives you a brief introduction to some of the widely prescribed mini-pills. You can buy your preferred pill from registered online pharmacies.

Cerazette is a popular mini-pill which can prove to be nearly 99% effective in preventing you from conceiving. It is usually prescribed to women who are breastfeeding, can develop side effects because of oestrogen or are above the age of 35 and smoke. It works in three ways to prevent you from becoming pregnant. Firstly, it prevents the process of ovulation so that no egg is released from the ovaries. Secondly, it thickens the mucus of the cervix which makes the entry of a sperm into the womb difficult. Finally it causes the thinning of the womb lining due to which an egg to is unable to attach itself and grow.

Micronor, Birth control medication which is prescribed to women who are sensitive to the oestrogen hormone. This medication prevents pregnancy in two ways. Firstly, it thickens the cervical mucus with the help of synthetic progestogen due to which it becomes challenging for a sperm to enter the womb and fertilise an egg. Secondly, the womb lining is altered so that an egg is unable to attach itself and grow there. This pill should be taken every day for 28 days of your menstrual cycle without any break.

Unlike the combined contraceptive pill, Noriday prescribed to women who smoke, are above the age of 35 or are breastfeeding. It is  a mini-pill which not only prevents pregnancy but also helps in reducing PMS symptoms. It prevents pregnancy in the same two ways as Micronor pills. The process of ovulation may also stop, but it does not happen with every woman.  The absence of oestrogen reduces some common side effects associated with oestrogen such as breast tenderness, cramps, headache, increase in blood pressure, fluid retention and irregular bleeding.

You can buy any of these mini-pills from registered online clinics after an online consultation with a licensed doctor. The online consultation is important as it helps the medical professional to evaluate the suitability of pills on your body.  As soon as you are approved for the medication, you are provided a prescription. The medication will be discreetly dispatched to your doorstep from the pharmacy. You should remember that contraceptive pills should not be purchased without first consulting a doctor. You should avoid taking this pill if you are already pregnant or are below the age of 18 years. It should also be avoided if you have a medical history of circulation problems, breast cancer, jaundice and unexplained vaginal bleeding.