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2. Progestogen-only pill - Wikipedia

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   Progestogen-only pills", "Progestin-only pills", and "Progesterone-only pills" are terms each referring to the same class of synthetic hormone medications. The phrase "Progestogen-only pill" is used by the World Health Organization and much of the international medical community. [ 7 ]

3. Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive - Wikipedia

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   Progestogen-only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are a form of hormonal contraception and progestogen-only contraception that are administered by injection and providing long-lasting birth control. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] As opposed to combined injectable contraceptives , they contain only a progestogen without an estrogen , and include two progestin ...

4. How long does it take for the pill to work? A doctor breaks ...

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   Conventionally, birth control pill packs come in 21-day, 24-day and 28-day cycles. ... The progestin-only pill becomes effective in preventing pregnancy after two days of usage, according to Mount ...

5. The most common birth control methods and how effective they ...

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   Oral contraceptives are the second most common form of birth control in the U.S., with nearly 13% of women on birth control using it. The Pill may also help lessen period cramps and heavy bleeding ...

6. How does the birth control pill work? What you need to know ...

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   The birth control pill comes in two forms: the combined oral contraceptive pill and the progestin-only pill (also known as the minipill). The biggest difference between the two are the hormones ...

7. Progestogen-only contraception - Wikipedia

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   Progestogen-only contraception (or progestin-only contraception) relies on progestogens alone to achieve contraception. [1] It is one of the two major types of hormonal contraception , with the other major type being combined hormonal contraceptive methods (including both estrogen and a progestogen). [ 1 ]

8. Oral contraceptive pill - Wikipedia

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   The progestogen-only pill, colloquially known as "minipill". For perfect use it is 99% effective and typical use is 91% effective. Side effects of the pill include headache, dizziness, nausea, sore breasts, spotting, mood changes, acne, bloating, etc. [clarification needed] One pill offers the benefit of only having to be taken once a week:

9. Board-certified gynecologist reveals 'most effective' method ...

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   If you are unsure about what kind of birth control is right for you, board-certified gynecologist Dr. Nicole Sparks has given us the scoop.