Archive for May, 2009
Three Different Pills – Find the One that Suits You
There are three basic kinds of birth control pills available in the market. To find the one suitable for you, here is a brief run down of the characteristic of each pill for you to understand and determine which one is the best.
The monophasic pill is known to contain equal amounts of estrogen and progestin whose steady dosage is proven to have less side effects over other kinds of pills. But there have been reports that some women who take this kind of pills tend to get irritable and moody.
The triphasic pill is designed to simulate the natural cycle of a woman with its controlled yet varying amount of estrogen and progestin in each piece of pill. In the general perspective, the quantity of hormones a woman obtains in this kind of pill is relatively lower than that in a monophasic pill which is very beneficial to hormone sensitive women. Yet, the downside of a triphasic pill is its low level of hormones may induce spotting or irregular bleeding.
The progestin concentrated pill is appropriate for women who cannot ingest estrogen for certain medical reasons. This kind of pill is not suggested for breastfeeding women or for women who experiences chronic migraines. This kind of pill should be strictly taken at the exact same time everyday. Similar with a triphasic pill, a progestin concentrated pill can also cause spotting.