The NO ESTROGEN bc pill

[Tami Bellon]

Progestin-only pills (POP). This type of pill contains no estrogen. Called the progestin-only pill, or "mini-pill," it's ideal for breastfeeding women because estrogen reduces milk production. It's also ideal for women who cannot take estrogen. Progestin-only pills primarily work by preventing ovulation, thinning the endometrium and thickening the cervical mucus, thereby preventing sperm from entering the uterus. However, with progestin-only birth control pills, ovulation isn't consistently suppressed, so the actions on cervical mucus and the endometrium are the critical factors. To work effectively, they must be taken at a certain time every 24 hours.

Advantage of POPs:

* decreased menstrual blood loss
* decreased menstrual cramps and pain
* can be used by breast-feeding women immediately after delivery
* an option for women who cannot use estrogen, such as those who are over 35 and still smoke
* easily reversible

Disadvantages:

* irregular bleeding patterns, spotting or breakthrough bleeding
* must be taken at the same time every day
* do not protect against sexually transmitted infections; women at risk must use condoms
* increased risk of follicular cysts
* may be slightly less effective than combination oral contraceptives

Possible side effects:

* amenorrhea (absence of a monthly period)
* irregular bleeding
* tender breasts
* nausea
* headaches

Ask yourself the following questions to determine if POPs are the right choice for you:

* Are you the type of person who can remember to take a pill at exactly the same time every day?
* Will irregular bleeding or spotting bother you or interfere with intimacy?
* Are you breastfeeding, but feel that you need contraception?
* If you are at risk for sexually transmitted infections, will you use condoms for protection?
* Do you need to avoid taking estrogen?



REFERENCE: healthywomen.org
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[tight booty]

Any birth control pill gives me nausea, very bad headaches (migranes even), pimples like cycts, tender breasts and heavier longer periods more frequent. One period lasted for 3.5 weeks while on the pill.
My friends have tried the above bc pill and they spotted constantly for several months. It never went away and they ended up going off this pill.

[GENESIS]

i was thinking about telling my GF about this pill, the advantages, especially the cramping part, she would have liked...

after reading it completly and seeing the little mention about the condoms, i dont think i will bring it up.

[Tami Bellon]

Any birth control pill gives me nausea, very bad headaches (migranes even), pimples like cycts, tender breasts and heavier longer periods more frequent. One period lasted for 3.5 weeks while on the pill.
My friends have tried the above bc pill and they spotted constantly for several months. It never went away and they ended up going off this pill.

It'S the pill version of the depo shot. Takes a while to acclimate to sometimes.

[Tami Bellon]

i was thinking about telling my GF about this pill, the advantages, especially the cramping part, she would have liked...

after reading it completly and seeing the little mention about the condoms, i dont think i will bring it up.

The only thing it says about condoms is to use them if she's at risk of std's. ???

[goddessamazon]

* Are you the type of person who can remember to take a pill at exactly the same time every day?

I don't know any woman who could do this? Including me.

Take a BC exactly the same time everyday? Everyday?

So if I was taking this pill everyday at 8:00PM and one day I was behind on something and took it at 8:05PM does that mean I'm screwed? (no pun intended)

[Tami Bellon]

* Are you the type of person who can remember to take a pill at exactly the same time every day?

I don't know any woman who could do this? Including me.

Take a BC exactly the same time everyday? Everyday?

So if I was taking this pill everyday at 8:00PM and one day I was behind on something and took it at 8:05PM does that mean I'm screwed? (no pun intended)

lol - me too - hence the TIED TUBES! lol


The big thing with this pill - no estrogen for those looking for ways to eliminate it for contest prep

[goddessamazon]

lol - me too - hence the TIED TUBES! lol


The big thing with this pill - no estrogen for those looking for ways to eliminate it for contest prep

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Ok, OK! Now I'm clear.

[tight booty]

I think birth control pills are like poison.

[buffdaddy]

Tammy you are looking good

[kungfuprincess007]

I take my bc pills every day but not at the same time.

Also, I take them non stop so I don't have periods at all. Love that part. It's microgestin (loestrin -brand name)