combined pill Vs. mini-pill

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Question: What is the difference between the combined pill and the mini-pill?

Answer:The combined Pill contains two hormones; the mini-Pill just one. This means that the mini-Pill has fewer side effects and can be prescribed to women who cannot take the combined Pill, but it also means it is less effective. The mini-Pill must be taken at the same time every day in order maintain its effectiveness, and forgetting to take a dose leads to a greater chance of unwanted pregnancy. This is because the mini-Pill does not control your cycle in the same way that the combined Pill does.

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For further information on these two forms of contraception please refer to the following page of the MyOnlineDoctor website: The Pill

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