I am back again with another oral contraceptive pill call the mini pill/ progesterone only pill. Unlike the combined OCP, this has only the hormone progestogen in small quantity.
You have to take this pill daily at the same time. If you noticed, there are no sugar pills in this, so keep continuing the hormone pills daily. You will not be able to control your periods like you can with the combined pill.
You usually start taking them during your day 1- 5 of your period, and the contraception is immediately active when taken during this time. When taken any other time it will take 3 pills( 3 days) to start working.
You can fall pregnant if you take your mini-pill more than 3 hours later than usual. So it is important to set a reminder on your phone or put your pill pack next to your toothbrush which can help you remember to take it at the same time each day.
If you forget to take it at the time, take one pill as soon as possible and take the next pill at the usual time. You can continue taking your pills as usual. It will start to work again after you have taken 3 pills correctly. Remember to use condoms or don’t have sex until you have taken 3 pills correctly.
It is great for those who cannot take oestrogen or do not wish to take oestrogen. It is also great because you can use it during breastfeeding.
Like other pills, the mini pill as well does not prevent you from getting an STI. So please use a condom if you are at risk of acquiring an STI.
Please consult your doctor to see if the mini pill is best for you and to discuss more of its advantages and disadvantages. You will need a prescription to get you mini pill from the pharmacy.
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