Reduce side effects of birth control pills (applause in the gallery!) Led to the reduction in the amount of synthetic hormones, estrogen and progestin, which contained and the development of “new generation” low-dose birth control pills. “Low dose” does not make much sense to you if you do not know what this term refers to what the information below can help.
Therefore, how can I go with low-dose hormone ingredients to be effective in preventing pregnancy?
Good question, because not all birth control pills contain exactly the same amount of estrogen and progestin. I thought it a useful reference for you would be a list of low-dose and ultra low dose pills that can at least discuss the pros and cons with your doctor and see if you are a good candidate to move from say, a dose low 0.035 mg estrogen pill at a ultra low dose 0.020mg estrogen pill. You may find the experience less or reduced side effects. Generic brands of low-dose birth control pills are also available.
Birth control pills with the least amount of estrogen that is 0.02mg of estrogen (usually ethinyl estradiol) are classed as’ ultra low dose ‘pills. 0.020mg of estrogen is sufficient for contraception but the side effects of the location and progress of bleeding are more common with this type of ultra low dose birth control pills with low dose pills containing 0.030mg or 0.035mg of estrogen .
Here are some brand names of “ultra low dose” birth control pills on the market a generic version available online now that you know how much estrogen you’re looking for. The estrogen component and is the first progestin component second.
* Alessa (Aviano, Lessin, Luther, Sronyx) contains 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.1 mg levonorgestrel
* Mircette contains 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg desogestrel
0.02mg estrogen-containing pills 0.035mg.of are classified as “low dose” pills. Here are some brand names of “low dose” birth control pills:
* LoOvral containing 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.3 mg and nogestrel
* Nordette contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg levognorgestrel
* Ortho-CEPT (Reclipsen, used) contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg desogestrel
* Desogen contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg desogestrel
* Levlen21 containing 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel 0.15 mg
* Seasonale / Seasonique contain 0.03mg of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel 0.15 mg
If you’re a fan of triphasic pills, here are some that low dose: Cyclessa
Phase 1: ethinyl estradiol 0.025 mg and 0.1 mg desogestrel
Phase 2: ethinyl estradiol 0.025 mg desogestrel and 0.125 mg
Step 3: 0.025 mg of ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel 0.15 mg
In a study of 5654 women, over six menstrual cycles, some used the popular Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 triphasic and other used Cyclessa. We found that women who had used significantly less Cyclessa breakthrough bleeding or spotting and experienced an average weight loss of 4 pounds. versus an average weight gain of 2 lbs. with which Ortho-Novum 7/7/7.
Tricycle Ortho Lo: 3 types of pills in the package
White * each tablet contains 0,025 mg of ethinyl estradiol and 0.180 mg norgestimate
* Each light blue tablet contains 0.025 mg of ethinyl estradiol and 0.215 mg norgestimate
Black * each tablet contains 0,025 mg of ethinyl estradiol and 0.250 mg norgestimate
(Ortho-cyclen Ortho Tricycle and each containing 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol, contain slightly higher amounts of estrogen in each type of pill Ortho Tricycle Lo)
YASMIN YAZ and two more low dose birth control pills containing 0.03 mg and 0.02 mg respectively
of estrogen, but have a different type of progestin in the other pills called drospirenone (3.0 mg). As a disadvantage, since Yasmin / Yaz can increase levels of potassium, is not recommended for women with liver, adrenal or kidney problems, but on the side, Yasmin / Yaz appear to reduce water retention and therefore swelling and in some women gives a sense of wellbeing. These pills also have a following among those who suffer from acne, as it seems to improve the skin condition in a lot of cases.As with many other types of birth control pills, Yasmin may not be suitable for you if other OTC analgesics, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements or specific medications so you must check this with a doctor first.
Nursing mothers
You’ve heard of the ‘mini’ pill (progestin only pill or POP), typically prescribed for women who are breastfeeding or who have an intolerance to estrogen. A “mini pill” can be started immediately after delivery or abortion. No pause of 7 days or dummy pills as there are with the combined pill and must be taken at the same time each day. Micronora contains 0.35 mg norethindrone and NO estrogen at all. In other countries, some brand names include: Microlut 28, Microval 28, Locilan 28 and Noriday.
Pills containing high amounts of estrogen and progestin are used for emergency contraception and is known as the ‘morning after pill “or Plan B pill is a common Prevention each coated blue pill containing 0.25 mg of levonorgestrel and 0.05 mg (milligrams, not micrograms) of estrogen – usually takes 2 doses, 12 hours. Plan B is a ‘day after’ pill that contains only one hormone, progestin (levonorgestrel) Tablets, 0.75 mg.
