Prevention to swallow

The pill is no longer what it once was. Because it is a pill which not long ago. Rather, you can choose between many different products - more than 50 are currently available on the German market. They differed in the amount of the hormones and the dosing regimen.
It's the combination

Most women opt for a combination pill that trims the cycle to a 28-day cycle: Take the tablet, a 20 or 21 days, followed by an eight-or seven-day break leading to a reduction in hormone levels in the blood leads. During this time pushes the uterus from its mucosa, it comes to bleeding and a new cycle begins. Depending on the preparation can also take 22 or take 24 days, the pause is equivalent to six or four days. In some packages also put 28 tablets, with the last seven drug-free. Some women thus make fewer mistakes when taking, because they must comply with no intermission.

The hormones act in all combined pills the same: they suppress the monthly ovulation, thicken the mucus at the uterus entrance so that sperm can not penetrate, and inhibit the development of the endometrium. A fertilized egg can not implant itself accordingly. How well the particular pill will tolerate depends on the particular composition - every woman reacts differently.

The combination products can be divided into:

Einphasenpillen: All tablets have the same composition, that is, you take one every day for three weeks, the same pill.
Phase two pills: In the first phase taking only estrogen-containing pills you swallow. In the second phase taking the tablets contain two hormones, estrogen and progestin. Here it is very important to follow the order, otherwise there is no protection.
Three stages pills: These pills you take estrogens and progestins one once, but the dosages vary within the month. The hormone ratios are then adjusted to the natural cycle. Again, the correct order is critical.

Protection from day one - but prone to error

The pill is suitable for many women, but especially for young girls who do not want to become pregnant. If they taken correctly, the pill provides protection from day one and is one of the safest methods. The Pearl index is 0.1 to 0.9, where margins are often caused itself. But even forgetfulness is factored in a certain context: You have up to twelve hours to make up for the taking - the mini-pill only allows a maximum delay of three hours - and can carry on as usual. Should be a habit that is not. If this happens too often, you must also avoid using a condom.

Let's clear up Only your physician about possible interactions with other drugs. Antibiotics, laxatives, sedatives and pain relievers - including St. John's Wort - and anti-inflammatory drugs can affect the safety, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea. Also, the time difference when traveling can be a problem.