minipill
Progestin-only tablet
A minipill is an oral contraceptive containing only progestin, without the estrogen found in standard birth control pills.
It works primarily by thickening cervical mucus and thinning the uterine lining rather than preventing ovulation.
The minipill is prescribed for women who cannot tolerate estrogen or are breastfeeding: My doctor switched me to the minipill after I had side effects from combination pills.
Synthetic reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
Per diem, repeated
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- reminderMemory aid
alarm · routine · punctuality · pack · cycle
Pregnancy prevention measures
Perceiving or identifying visually
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
- headacheCranial pain
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- acneInflamed skin condition
Lactation-based infant nourishment
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- smokerTobacco habit holder
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- lactationMammary gland secretion
progestin
Synthetic reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
daily
Per diem, repeated
- continuousWithout pause or gap
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
contraception
Pregnancy prevention measures
spotting
Perceiving or identifying visually
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
- headacheCranial pain
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
breastfeeding
Lactation-based infant nourishment
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- smokerTobacco habit holder
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- contraceptionbirth control, condom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm
- contraceptivescondom, Durex, diaphragm, birth control patch, Magnum
- Reproductive Drugsgonadotropin, LH, hCG, progesterone, estrogen
minipillcombination pill
Tablet with multiple medications
COC · the pill · combination therapy · NuvaRing · contraceptive patch
minipillcopper IUD
Metal contraceptive implant
tubal ligation · barrier method · vasectomy · condom · diaphragm