- Mini pills are generally considered to have fewer side effects than combined oral contraceptives. According to a study published in the journal 'Contraception', there are more ectopic pregnancies associated with mini pills than combined pills.
- The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that mini pills are not quite as effective at preventing pregnancy as combined oral contraceptives. Mini pills must be taken at the same time each day or their effectiveness is greatly decreased.
- Combined oral contraceptive pills prevent ovulation, but the mini pill does not. The mini pill works by thickening the cervical mucus and hindering the transportation of eggs through the fallopian tubes to prevent conception.
- While combined oral contraceptive packs contain a week of placebo pills, each pill in a progestin-only pack contains hormones necessary to prevent pregnancy.
- Combined oral contraceptives regulate menstruation so that a period will occur every 28 days. Mini pills do not regulate menstruation, and women taking mini pills may have more irregular cycles than women taking combined oral contraceptives.
what's the difference between the pill and the mini-pill?
what's the difference between the pill and the mini-pill?
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There are a lot of contraceptive pills available but they all have their differences. The Pill is mostly a combination of synthesized estrogen and progestogen which has the ability to block ovulation. While the mini-pill contains only small doses of progestogen and is mainly recommended for women in their 40's.
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