What type of progestin is in the mini pill?
The mini-pill has only progesterone in it. Because this pill doesn’t contain estrogen, it may not have as many side effects. (Progestin and progesterone are the same hormone.)
What is the brand name of the mini pill?
Common minipill brand names include: Camila. Errin. Heather.
Are all mini pill brands the same?
The main difference between the different brands of mini pill is the time frame within which you need to take the pill, which is usually either 3 or 12 hours. Another difference is the type of progesterone they contain: desogestrel, levonorgestrel or norethisterone.
What is the difference between Cerelle and Cerazette?
There is no difference between Cerelle and Cerazette. They both have the same ingredients and should only differ in cost. However even though the difference between Cerelle and Cerazette is just the name, some people report that one or the other has achieved better results for them.
Is progestin and progesterone the same thing?
Progesterone: A female hormone that is made in the ovaries and prepares the lining of the uterus for pregnancy. Progestin: A synthetic form of progesterone that is similar to the hormone made naturally by the body.
Are 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.
Are desogestrel and Cerelle the same?
Cerelle is a brand name for desogestrel 75 microgram tablets. It can be taken by most women, including breastfeeding mothers, heavy smokers and those with high blood pressure, migraine or a risk of blood clots.
Does the mini pill really work?
Mini pills work by thickening the cervical mucus so the sperm cannot reach the egg. The hormone in the pills also changes the lining of the uterus, so that implantation of a fertilized egg is much less likely to occur. In some cases, mini pills prevent the release of an egg. A pill is taken every day.
What is the best mini pill?
One of the exceptions to this rule are Cerazette and Cerelle, which are the most popular brands of mini pill. They offer a 12-hour window in which you can take your pill, so if you suffer from any of the above, Cerazette or Cerelle may be the best pill for you.
How effective are mini birth control pills?
The Effectiveness of the Mini-Pill. A progestin-only hormonal birth control pill is 91 percent effective with typical use and 99.7 percent effective with perfect use.
Could I be pregnant on the mini pill?
If you become pregnant while taking the minipill, there appears to be a slightly higher chance that the fertilized egg will implant outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy). However, there doesn’t appear to be an increased risk of birth defects in babies born to women taking the minipill while pregnant.