mini-pill
Progestin-only tablet
A mini-pill is an oral contraceptive containing only progestin, without estrogen.
The name distinguishes it from combination pills, which contain both hormones.
Mini-pills are prescribed for women who can't tolerate estrogen or are breastfeeding: My doctor switched me to the mini-pill after I had side effects from regular birth control.
Preventing conception intentionally
- oral contraceptiveIngested birth control medication
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- daily doseScheduled regular intake amount
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
menstruation · prescription · gynecologist · family planning · reproductive health · breakthrough bleeding · menstrual cycle · fertility
Flat portable computing device
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- blister packSealed plastic pill compartments
- swallowingIngesting via throat muscles
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
pharmacy · medication · capsule · dose · compact · portable · travel-sized · coated
birth control
Preventing conception intentionally
- oral contraceptiveIngested birth control medication
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- daily doseScheduled regular intake amount
ovulation · menstruation · prescription · gynecologist · family planning · reproductive health · breakthrough bleeding · menstrual cycle · fertility · pregnancy prevention
tablet
Flat portable computing device
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- blister packSealed plastic pill compartments
- swallowingIngesting via throat muscles
prescription · pharmacy · medication · capsule · dose · compact · portable · travel-sized · coated · timed-release
- birth controloral contraceptives, NuvaRing, vaginal rings, hormone patches, Yasmin
- contraceptionbirth control, condom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm
- contraceptivescondom, Durex, diaphragm, birth control patch, Magnum
mini-pillcopper IUD
Metal contraceptive implant
barrier method · condom · diaphragm · natural family planning · vasectomy
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