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Combination Birth Control Pills
Combination birth control pills are probably the most well known. These combo pills contain both estrogen and one of 8 types of progestin. The specific hormone combination along with the levels of the hormones can be used to determine or prevent possible side effects. How do you know which is the best one for you?
Combination Birth Control Pills
A definition and description of combination contraceptive pills.
How to Use the Combination Pill
Explanation of how to take combination oral contraceptives. Instructions for starting the pill as well as what to do if one forgets a pill are also included.
Differences Between Monophasic, Biphasic and Triphasic Pills
Combination birth control pills combine natural or synthetic estrogen and progestin. These types of birth control pills can further be broken down into three categories. Combination birth control pills can be monophasic, biphasic, or triphasic. Learn about each type of phasic birth control pill.
Choosing the Right Combination Birth Control Pill
How do you know which combination birth control pill is the best one for you? Combined oral contraceptives contain estrogen and one of 8 types of progestin. Knowing the differences between the progestins, estrogenic and androgenic effects and progestational selectivity can help to minimize side effects. Use this guide to choose a pill brand that may help to lessen a specific side effect.
Drospirenone Pills and the Risk of Blood Clots
Drospirenone is a type of progestin found in combination birth control pills. There has been concern that oral contraceptives that contain drospirenone (like Yaz, Yasmin, Beyaz and Safyral) may put women at a greater risk for blood clots. Find out what the FDA warns about using these pills.
