Contraceptive

Oral contraception performance

The standard pill and the mini-pill are the most effective ways of preventing pregnancy. The combined pill is proven to be 99.5% effective while the mini-pill is found 97-99% effective. The rates of efficacy for condoms and the IUD are 95-99% and 94-99% respectively. The diaphragm can successfully provide contraceptive cover for 92-98 out of 100 women taking it, whereas the vaginal ring can prevent 96 out of 100 expected pregnancies.

'The Pill' defined

Contraceptive pills are made up of two types of artificial female hormones. A contraceptive pill is considered as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) if it contains both oestrogen and progestogen. A study of 100 women found that when they took the contraceptive pill consistently and correctly for a year, not one of them became pregnant.

The birth control pill sets up a three-week-on, one-week-off dosage schedule. You should take the first contraceptive tablet on the first day of your period. A majority of birth control pills fight against pregnancy in three ways. When you buy contraceptive pills online and you take them on a daily basis, the birth control pill can stop the release of an egg from the ovaries during the menstrual cycle. It can also thicken the mucus in your cervix to make it hard for sperm to fertilize an egg. Finally, oral contraceptive pills alter the lining of the womb so that an egg can't grow there.

Women with various other health conditions may also buy contraceptive pills. The birth control pill can make bleeds regular, lighter and less painful; reduce the risk of cancer in the ovaries, womb and colon by up to 35%; help alleviate premenstrual symptoms; protect against pelvis inflammatory disease and lower the risk of fibroids, ovarian cysts and breast conditions.

The 'Mini-Pill' defined

The mini-pill is different from the regular form of birth control pill in that it only contains progestogen. It is sometimes called the progestogen-only pill or POP. Women looking for a milder form of contraception may benefit from the mini-pill. It produces less severe side effects and may be safer for some women, especially those who don't find oestrogen-based pills suitable.

The absence of the second synthetic hormone does not significantly affect the effectiveness of the mini-pill. Unlike the regular pill, you must take a tablet everyday throughout your cycle to steer clear of the risk of pregnancy.

A doctor may recommend the mini-pill to women who are smokers, diabetics, over the age of 35, breastfeeding or sensitive to oestrogen. A doctor may also recommend the mini-pill if you are suffering from increased blood pressure after using the pill.

The mini-pill acts in three different ways to prevent pregnancy. It thickens the secretions around your womb to make it difficult for sperm to get through. It also alters the lining of you womb so that an egg cannot embed itself there. The mini-pill can also prevent ovulation.

Buy contraceptive pills online

You can buy contraceptive pills online safely and securely from ClickMed. Simply complete our online consultation and one of our doctors will review your medical history to find out what form of oral contraception is right for you. After your order is reviewed and approved, our pharmacy will ship your medication using free overnight delivery.