Are there different types of progesterone pills?
Progestin Generations
- First generation: Norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, and ethynodiol.
- Second generation: Desogestrel and norgestrel.
- Third generation: Norgestrel and norgestimate.
- Fourth generation: Drospirenone.
Is Yasmin progesterone only?
Yasmin is a combined contraceptive pill, usually just called ‘the pill’. It contains two hormones – an oestrogen and a progestogen. Most women take Yasmin to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, but it’s also prescribed for women who have problems with particularly heavy, painful or irregular periods.
Does progesterone only pill make you gain weight?
In people using progestin-only contraceptives, most studies do not show an increase in weight or body fat, but some do show a small increase (11). Some people will gain weight on birth control, and some people may be more prone to weight gain than others.
What is the safest form of progesterone?
Evidence suggests that there are important differences in breast cancer risks with different progestogens used in combined [oestrogen + progestogen] hormone replacement therapy (HRT) regimens; micronised natural/bio-identical progesterone appears to be a far safer choice than synthetic progestins.
What is the safest pill?
What is the safest contraception pill? Generally, low-dose birth control pills, be it combination or progestin-only minipill, are considered safest as they are associated with the lowest risk of causing blood clots.
What are the benefits of progesterone only pill?
Progestin-only pills offer benefits beyond birth control. For example, some women may have less bleeding or stop having periods altogether while taking these pills. This can be helpful for women who have heavy or painful periods.
Is Cerelle and cerazette the same?
Cerelle® and Cerazette® are both types of the progestogen only pill (also known as the ‘mini pill’). They contain the same amount of the hormone and have exactly the same effects on the body. The name on the packet of a medication is often a brand name given by the manufacturer.