
February 28th, 2012

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Monophasic pills are combined oral contraceptives that have the same quantity of oestrogen and progestogen in each active pill present in a pack. The presence of constant hormone level in each pill makes monophasic pills more reliable and less likely to cause any side effects that may happen because of supply of inconsistent hormones. Most women find monophasic pill a good choice as it cause less bloating or breast tenderness.
Microgynon is a widely prescribed oral contraceptive pill that is composed of synthetic female hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. It is a monophasic contraceptive pill and comes in packs of 21. You are required to take this pill for 21 days of your menstrual cycle after which there is a break of seven days. You get an immediate protection from pregnancy if you start taking this pill from first day of your period. This pill prevents you from conceiving by three ways. Firstly, it prevents ovulation by tricking the body to believe it has already occurred. Secondly, it thickens the mucous of the cervix so that a sperm finds it harder to enter the womb. Lastly, it alters the womb lining which makes it less receptive to a fertilized egg. You can buy this contraceptive pill online after an online consultation with licensed doctor.
Dianette is another combination pill which is almost 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. It works in a similar way as other birth control pills. It is highly popular for it anti-androgenic effect and treats excessive hair growth and acne problems. You can buy Dianette UK from any of the registered online clinics.

August 29th, 2011

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• Usage of a female condom FC is the best practice advised by the doctors to prevent pregnancy.
• These days almost all the females use the female condoms instead of consuming birth control pills.
• So many brand companies like reality, femy and femidom are manufacturing female condoms and they are available in the market at cheap prices.
• Females condoms can be used very easily since, it comprises of a flexible ring at the closed end of the sheath.
• This flexible ring inside the vagina of the female guides during penetration and also prevents the sheath moving up inside the vagina.
• There are two types of female’s condoms available they are FC2 which is the new version of the old FC and the other one is VA.
• The usage of these condoms has been increased in number significantly because of its easy usage and advantages over birth control pills.
• This condom is designed in such a way that the flexible ring sits in the vagina of female properly.
• Female condoms have plenty of advantageous than birth control pills to prevent pregnancy.
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are prevented by using these female condoms.
• A female condom does not contain any type of spermicidal inside it.
• The demand for birth control pills has been decreased consistently after introduction of these female condoms in the market since the pills are harmful and unsafe.

August 3rd, 2011

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Birth control pills are commonly used to stop the unwanted pregnancy using condom is one of the safest procedures to get rid of pregnancy. But many men feel uncomfortable to have sex by wearing condoms. And then comes the birth control pills, it has been a gift for many men who hesitate to wear condom. The oral contraceptive pills are used after having a happy intercourse. It is better to take the pills immediately after sex. And it is much effective when it taken immediately as the hormones in the pill stop the sperm to interact with the egg. There are numerous pills present in the market but with different female hormones inside it. Every drug comes with side effects and birth control pills also have some mild side effects. They get reduced within 4- 5 hours after consuming the pill. If the side effects transfer in to severe situation, it is necessary to consult doctor and take necessary measure.
The oral contraceptive pills are available in all medical stores and prescription is not necessary for it. The side effects of the birth control pills are dizziness, reduce the testosterone hormone, decreases sexual arousal, weight gain, nausea, head ache, breast tenderness, and vaginal infection, changes in mood, skin pigmentation, abdominal pain, and sudden loss of vision, blurring vision and chest pain. On taking the pills, the head ache might convert to migraine. In women suffering with the high blood pressure, hypertension etc. The oral contraceptive pills may increase the heart beating and cause heart stroke. When the pills are chosen by the teenagers, the chances of getting liver cancer is more.
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June 24th, 2011

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In this busy lifestyle, often couple take time to start family, so they rely on birth control pills to delay their pregnancy. Seeing this popularity, several types of birth control pills have cropped up in the market. However, it is better to consult the doctor before using them as they come up with various side effects.
List of birth control pills
Below is the list of various birth control pills which help you in preventing unwanted pregnancy. Not all birth control pills are same and their side effects also vary.
• Alesse: Generic name of this pill is Aviane, Levlite. It works by changing the cervical mucus and altering the uterus lining. Some of the common side effects of this pill are headache, acne and breast tenderness.
• Yasmin: Prevents the egg in reaching the embryo. Side effects of this pill are very minor including irregular periods, breast pain and nausea.
• Ortho Cept: Generic name is Apri. It makes the uterus lining thinner and thus prevents ovulation. Side effects of this pill include margarine headache, depression, weakness and swelling of breasts.
• Ovral: It causes thinning of the walls of the uterus and thus makes it difficult for the sperm to enter the uterus. Generic name of this pill is Cryselle. This pill is not recommended for the women above the age of 35 and for those women who smoke. Minor side effects of this pill include headache and swelling breasts.
• Mircette: It alerts the women hormones in whole body and prevents the egg to attach to the walls of the uterus. Kariva is the generic name of this pill. This pill is not recommended for the women who are suffering from overweight and heart diseases. Some of the side effects include headache, irregular periods and vomiting.
The above are a few most popular birth control pills available in the market. All these pills are prescribed pills and should be taken only after consulting a doctor.

May 1st, 2011

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The birth control pills will have different effect on each individual. In case of acne, the intake of birth control pills in few women, will help in the improvement and for few, it will make the case worst.
In few of them there will not be any effect at all. Not all the birth control pills will help in the improvement of acne. There are very few that will help in this improvement like Estrostep, OrthoTri-cyclen, Tri spintech etc.
There are assumptions that the birth control pills that have progestin are more effective in treating the acne. But there are also evidences that they will worsen the situation.
Few of them also believe that the estrogens that are present will improve the acne. Acne in common language is known as pimple. These are mainly formed due to the swelling of the sebaceous glands. The inflammation that is caused on the hair follicle will also cause the acne.
The sebaceous glands are found throughout the body. These glands will secrete the oil that can cause swelling of the gland. The birth control pills, which contain the hormones called androgens, will increase the activity of the sebaceous glands and help in the increase of the sebum production that will cause the formation of acne.
In case of an individual who takes the combination pill that contain the hormones called as the estrogen and progestin. The estrogen hormone will contain the ethinyl estradiol, a chemical substance that is responsible for controlling the production of the sebum and hence it will avoid the acne.

March 14th, 2011

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When a male partner takes the responsibility for preventing birth, they have to go for the methods of birth control. The methods of birth control for men are temporary and also permanent. Condoms come in temporary way, where as in permanent method men have to undergo small surgery, which is also known as vasectomy.
During the sexual activity, when a man ejaculates, it is a mixture of semen and sperm. In vasectomy, the vas defrentia from each testicle is differed and it is sealed, cut, or clamped, so that sperms do not mix with semen to make a woman pregnant. A woman cannot get pregnant without sperms. Therefore, after vasectomy even when a man ejaculates, female body absorbs only white fluid but not the sperms.
After the surgery, it takes some months for separating the sperms and to reabsorb by the body. Therefore, until that period one has to use other contraceptive methods. After a certain period, one has to test the sample of semen and see whether the sperm count has reached zero or not. After the report comes to zero the couple is safe, and there is no need to use other options of birth control.
The whole procedure of vasectomy takes just about 20-30 minutes, and a specialized doctor in his clinic or office can do it. The success ratio of this surgery is more than 99% and it is very easy and safe method to avoid pregnancy from male side. The only precaution to be taken is to confirm the report of semen to zero and that to in initial months of surgery.

February 21st, 2011

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Nowadays there are lots of methods and options available in the market for one to choose the best option for them by consulting the doctor. The most common birth control methods are contraception, abortion, barrier methods, and hormonal methods.
Barrier methods are generally preferred most by all as it is the cheapest way. In this method the use of condoms, female condoms, spermicide etc are used to prevent pregnancy. The latest form of contraceptive is contraceptive implant which is available in many countries around the world. In this method an implant which is like a small tube about an inch long is inserted under the skin or arm of the woman.
This implant works the same way of the contraceptive pill does to avoid any unplanned pregnancy. Having this implant one does not have to remember to take the pill on time daily, since the implant itself releases hormones slowly and steadily into the body from the device.
This is very suitable for the women who have very tight schedule of work load and tend to forget to take a pill daily at a particular time. But before going for this implant it is very important for one to know the complete know-how of it and whether is it suitable or not. Sometimes this implant can have unwanted side effects like most other hormonal contraceptives have, and most important thing is that this implant does not give protection against sexual transmitted diseases like hiv or aids.

February 14th, 2011

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Essure is an advanced way of sterilization meant for women for birth control. Essure contains two micro inserts which are set in the fallopian tubes. These are the metal coils that obstruct the sperms to reach the egg. By the method of hysteroscopy, these metal coils are placed. It takes nearly three to six months or more to block the fallopian tubes completely. Once you are deemed sterile, then you don’t have to use any another birth control method.
Women can certainly choose this permanent method but it is advisable to not to be used by those who might get pregnancy, who got pregnancy in the last six weeks, who experienced infections in the pelvis and other major health problems and allergies etc.
Women can be able to carry out their regular activities as usual within few days after using the Essure system. This method is very effective and is a permanent way to prevent pregnancy. It has also been proved ninety nine percent effective during the clinical tests.
But some women after using this method, complaint about certain side effects such as pain in abdomen, dizziness, nausea, and spotting etc. All these effects are usually minor and will decrease in few days. Some may even go through serious effects such as expulsion of micro inserts, infections, ectopic pregnancy and other effects.
Hence the Essure system is one of the effective and permanent forms of birth control. But if the micro inserts are placed in a wrong way, then it can result in hysterectomy or surgeries. So always follow your doctor’s advice before going for this method.

January 21st, 2011

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It is not uncommon for women who use the birth control pill to miss a period, especially for those taking progestin-only pills. If you have taken all of your pills, then there is a minimal risk of being pregnant, although it is still a good idea to take a pregnancy test to make sure. If you have missed a pill or missed two periods in a row, then there is a greater chance that you could be pregnant. Again, take a pregnancy test to confirm whether or not you’re pregnant. These can be purchased in the store or you can make an appointment with your doctor or pregnancy resource center.
Women using Depo-Provera are much more likely to have their periods stop. In fact, half of all women using this form of birth control stop getting their periods during the first year of use. Additionally, common side effects of Depo-Provera include weight gain, tender breasts and mild headaches, although these will disappear over time. Since these are also common pregnancy symptoms, it can be confusing for Depo-Provera users. If you think you might be pregnant, though, it doesn’t hurt to take a pregnancy test.
It is not unusual for combination pill users to miss a period. However, if you think there is a chance that you might be pregnant, then buy a home pregnancy test or make an appointment with your health care provider or pregnancy resource center for a pregnancy test after you miss your period.

January 18th, 2011

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Since decades, what captured the attention of most women is the “pill”—a new method to protect the unwanted pregnancy. This pill bought revolution in many women’s sex life since then.
There are more than forty different shape and sizes of the pill available in the market with more than half a dozen other methods to prevent pregnancy.
There are some safest way for women to protect them from pregnancy than the past, which includes not only the ability to control but when and how to get pregnant. There are many aspects of reproductive cycle including the menstrual pain, bleeding pattern, and even PMS, says Randy A Fink, MD a gynecologist in Miami who advised FDA the latest contraception entries.
In fact, in recent months, we have seen many improvements in pregnancy protection. Overall, there are some pregnancy protections, which work for you.
Method: Plan B
If you need birth control after unprotected sex that to fast, then you need Plan B, recently a method of contraception approved by FDA for the counter use in women age of 18 or more. As the name says, its main purpose is for emergency contraception. It is used when you forget your pill or after the condoms breaks, or after the unexpected sex.
How it works
Plan B is used generally to stop the unwanted pregnancy in emergency case. Therefore, it prevents the pregnancy and stops releasing the egg from the ovary, and helps in preventing the fertilization of an egg by sperm. According to Rachel Masch, MD, it works by thickening cervical mucous to block sperm from meeting the egg and it thins the uterine lining with which the uterine lining cannot implement.
Effectiveness
It should be used within 72 hours after the unprotected sex, as it would lower the chance of pregnancy by 89%. If pregnant, already the Plan B would not show its effect.