What is it?
Progestin-only pills contain a microdose of progestin and no estrogen, making them suitable for breastfeeding women.
How does it work?
The pill works by thickening the cervical mucus, creating a barrier that prevents sperm from entering the womb and reaching the fallopian tubes to fertilize an egg.
How effective is the method?
If taken perfectly, the pill is 99% effective, meaning only 1 out of 100 women might get pregnant in a year. With typical use, which includes occasional missed pills, it’s 91% effective, so about 9 out of 100 women might get pregnant in a year.
Pros
- Proven effectiveness
- Suitable for breastfeeding moms as it does not decrease milk flow and quantity
Cons
- May experience side effects such as nausea, headache, and sore breasts
- A small risk of forming blood clots for women over the age of 40, smoker, overweight, and with a higher risk of vascular diseases in their family
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Reference:
Planned Parenthood. (n.d.). How effective is the birth control pill? Planned Parenthood. Retrieved August 22, 2024, from
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