Your doctor can help you decide which birth control is right for you.
and prevent pregnancy. Usually when someone is on"the pill," that's what they're taking — but some people opt for a progestin-only pill, also known as the minipill.comprehensive chart from the Centers For Disease Control
. For example, some people are at greater risk for complications from estrogen-containing pills, like those with blood-clotting disorders or certain types of migraines. Just like any birth control, though, progestin-only pills can have downsides. Here's what you should discuss with your ob-gyn.What Are the Side Effects of Progestin-Only Birth Control Pills?
Most progestin-only pills contain a hormone called norethindrone. The most common side effect of the norethindrone minipill is irregular bleeding. Why? Unlike combination pills, these progestin-only pills do not prevent an egg from being released. Instead, they prevent pregnancy by thickening the mucous of the cervix, which acts a barrier to sperm, and thinning the uterine lining, making it more difficult for a fertilized egg to attach.
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