Another type of oral contraceptive called "mini-pill", and contains only progesterone analogue. Such tablets are only monophasic. It is believed that their efficiency is lower than that of combined contraceptives, but, on the other hand, when reception is observed less side-effects. In addition, the mini-pill can be used during breastfeeding.
Hormonal contraceptives should be selected under the guidance of a gynecologist, because there are some contraindications to the use of certain drugs. Thus, estrogen-containing contraceptives are not recommended for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, uterine, epilepsy, aged over forty years. There are also absolute contraindications - malignant tumors, abnormalities in blood vessels of the brain, and many others. Physician during the reception will assign you the analyzes necessary for the selection of optimal hormonal contraceptive.
Before you start taking medication, read the instructions carefully. Usually recommended to take pills every day at about the same time. It is often necessary to observe the sequence of taking the pills, which differ in color, this is especially characteristic for two- and three-phase contraceptives.
After 21 days of administration of the drug is a week-long break, during which menstruation occurs. You can continue to take pills before, after 2-5 days, but in this case the first 7 days of the cycle is recommended to use a barrier method of contraception. Some manufacturers add in the course of tablets that do not contain hormones ("dummy"), then a break needs to be done, it is only important to observe the order of reception.
If you scored to take the pill on time, and break up more than 12 hours, just continue to the end of the course, but within 7 days after received the break, use barrier contraceptives. Effectiveness of the drug can also be reduced if you have been vomiting or diarrhea, or in the case of certain drugs. In such situations, is also worth to choose an alternative method of contraception for the next week.
During the reception of hormonal contraceptives should be carefully monitor the condition of the body. If there are side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache, too much bleeding, it is recommended immediately consult your doctor and discuss the change of the drug.