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How does progestin affect the female body?

Progestin is an artificial progesterone, which is the pregnancy hormone produced by the corpus luteum during luteal phase of the ovulation cycle. When progestins are introduce… (MORE)

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What are the brands of progestine only pills?

The progestin only pill is a type of birth control pill that istaken daily, without any breaks, unless you want to becomepregnant. Brands of the progestin only pill include Ca… (MORE)

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What is exogenous progestin effect?

The exogenous progesterone effect, aka pill endometrium, occurs when a female takes a contraceptive consisting of progesterone. This causes a ripening of the endometrium consi… (MORE)

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How effective is the progestin only pill?

This is from the insert that comes with the pills. "With perfect use, MircronorÂ® is 99.7% effective. With typical use, it is 92% effective in preventing pregnancy."

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In what form are progestins commonly prescribed?

under the brand names Provera and Depo-Provera. Other common brand names are Norlutate, Norlutin, and Aygestin.

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How effective are Progestin-only ECPs?

Progestin-only ECPs are 95% effective if taken within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse and about 89% effective if taken within 72 hours

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How does the progestin only pill affect your period?

When you're on the minipill or progestin only pill, you may experience unexpected bleeding or spotting during the month. After a time, you may notice no periods at all. The ho… (MORE)

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Do you get your period if you're on the progestin-only pill?

Some women have regular bleeding on the progestin-only pill, and some do not. Women on the mini-pill or progestin-only pill take an active pill every day; there is no pill-fre… (MORE)

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Can you take the progestin only pill even if you're not breastfeeding?

Yes, you can. It's less tolerant of forgotten and late pills, so most women prefer the more reliable and less demanding combination pill, but you can take the progestin-only p… (MORE)

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How does progestin work as a contraceptive?

Progestin works as a contraceptive by allowing ones body to think that it is already pregnant so it stops releasing an egg. If an egg is released the uterus stops it from deve… (MORE)