Convenient Protection With Mini Pills

If you are not looking for an oestrogen based pill, then mini-pill is potentially a perfect alternative to combined contraceptive pill. The mini-pill is a form of oral contraception used to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. It contains only one synthetic female sex hormone -progestogen and therefore it is mostly prescribed to women who are regular smokers or are over 35 years. This is because these women are unable to take combined contraceptive pills because of presence of oestrogen. Since this medication contains only one hormone, there are few side effects associated with it. It is generally said it is not as effective as combination pills as it does not help in preventing the process of ovulation. However, you need to consult your doctor before reaching a conclusion.

Cerazette is a popular oral contraceptive pill which contains only one synthetic hormone known as  desogestrel. It has proved to be nearly 100% effective in preventing accidental pregnancy.  Most of the mini-pills are unable to prevent ovulation, but this medication is unique as  it can even prevent ovulation so that ovaries does not produce egg. It also helps in  reducing the severe pain and discomfort, which usually happens before and during periods.

Desogestrel, the primary component, works in three unique ways to prevent pregnancy. It makes the body believe that ovulation has already happened due to which ovulation is interrupted and no egg is released from the ovaries. It cause the thickening of the cervical mucus so that a sperm finds it difficult to enter the uterine wall and reach an egg. Lastly, it cause the thinning of the womb lining due to which an egg, which is fertilized accidentally, is unable to embed itself and develop there. This medication  should be taken for 28 days without any kind of break in between.

Micronor is a low dose oral contraceptive which is composed of a single hormone to provide you almost 100% protection against pregnancy. The active ingredient of this medication is synthetic form of progestogen known as norethisterone. It works in two ways to provide you complete contraceptive coverage. Firstly, it makes the cervical mucous more thick due to which sperm is unable to penetrate the womb. It also alters the uterine lining to the extent  that a fertilized egg cannot attach itself and grow there.

This mini-pill is taken for the complete 28 days of your menstrual cycle, unlike other combination pills. In this case, you do not need to follow the break of seven days which you usually take. You will get immediate protection against pregnancy if you start taking this pill from the first day of your period. You can also start taking it up until the fifth day of your period, but you will have to use an additional protection like condom for the next seven days.