Abortion PillDefinition of progestin-only birth control method
The Progestin-only birth control pill is the one kind of oral contraceptive method. Generally, progestin-only contraceptive pill is known as “mini-pill.” Usually other oral contraceptives have two types of female hormones, one is estrogen and other is progestin. This “mini-pill” contains only Progestin hormone in its constitution and therefore it has no side-effects which can be caused due to estrogen hormone.
Progestin-only birth control pill’s working method
The “mini pill” or Progestin-only birth control pill does 3 things. First is like other contraceptive pills, the mini pill stops your ovary from releasing an egg. The second is it creates some changes in uterus, so that your uterus does not provide hospitality for pregnancy whether egg has been released or not. The third is the progestin-only birth control pill makes the mucus thicker between the vagina and uterus. The vagina, the female’s sex organ, behaves like a tube through which the sperm travel to the uterus. So because of thick mucus the sperm have hard time to pass to reach to the egg.
The progestin-only pill is better then regular birth control pills.
The progestin-only contraceptive pill would not alter the quality and quantity of your breast milk. So the “mini pill” is better than regular hormonal contraceptive pills if you are breastfeeding. This mini-pill is quite safer for the women above 35. Even this “mini pill” is safer for the women who are addicted of smoking and suffering from high blood pressure or blood-clotting problem. The other hormonal contraceptive pills are not suitable for some women as they have side-effects like headaches or stomach related problem. With the use of mini pill this problem might not be occurred.
Chances of getting pregnant while using Progestin-only pills
Not all the birth control methods are perfect, though you use them properly. Average two or three women out of hundred can get pregnant, even they use the “mini pill” in the approved manner. Thus the chances are as same as with the usage of regular contraceptive pills. But both kind of hormonal contraceptive pills are quite better at avoiding the pregnancy.
Disadvantages of Progestin-only contraceptive pill
No contraceptive methods are hundred percent perfect. Every contraceptive has advantages and disadvantages. There are some chances of bleeding during the periods after you begin taking the mini-pills and this may continue for a few months. This situation can be tiresome, but there is no health risk. The bleeding will stop most probably if you keep taking the pills after a couple of months. But if it seems to be heavy or if it makes you to worry then you should consult your doctor.
The other aspect of this “mini pill” makes you hungry more frequently, this can affect on your eating habits and it may cause weight gain. The side effect will stay only for the time you are taking the pills.
In the conclusion the progestin-only birth control pill also does not protect you form the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). So the progestin-only pills are safer then other contraceptive pills.
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