Birth control pills release hormones like estrogen and progestin, just like most other birth control methods. There are two types of birth control pills the Combination pills, which contain estrogen and progestin and Progestin only pills. A birth control patch is patch which sticks to the skin and helps prevent pregnancy. It contains the two hormones estrogen and progestin as well, which are passed into the blood stream. The patch is applied to the skin once a week for three weeks. The patch is becoming popular as it doesn t have to be taken daily like the birth control pills. But make sure the patch doesn t fall off and don t forget to change it after the seven days, if you are using it.
What are the common side effects of the birth control pill?
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If your dose of birth control is too high or you don t take the pill immediately after food, you may experience nausea soon after taking it. The pill can also cause acne breakouts due to the change in hormone levels and weight gain is also a possibility as the pill causes water retention and increases appetite in some women. Increased estrogen levels due to birth control pills can also trigger headaches. You may experience more intense migraines and longer ones on the pill if you have a headache history. Talk to your doctor and change your brand of pill.
Women who use the birth control patch experience more regular, lighter, and shorter periods.
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The hormone pills and the patch which contain estrogen can cause lighter and shorter periods as they increase uterine contractions which expels the blood and tissue faster. Other benefits of the patch are protection from headaches and depression, pelvic inflammatory disease, iron deficiency and bone thinning. You can switch to a patch as it s highly effective. When the patch is applied to the skin correctly, it is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for the three week period as it allows the correct release of hormones into your body.
Condoms are a type of birth control that prevent STDs like HIV/AIDS.
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Condoms are worn on the penis during oral, vaginal and oral intercourse. They prevent sperm from entering the vagina, thus preventing pregnancy and also stop viruses getting into the blood stream of the partner due to penetrative sex, preventing STDs. Use condoms as a backup method with female contraceptive methods like the patch, vaginal ring etc. as they are by no means 100% effective.
Birth control shots prevent pregnancy for three months.
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The birth control shot is an injection that can be taken only with a prescription. It contains only progestin and no estrogen so can be taken by even breastfeeding women. Many women adjust to the birth control shot with no problems while others have side effects like irregular bleeding. Go back and discuss with your doctor.
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