What are the different types of birth control pills?

Apr 18, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhao Xiaodong

Introduction

Contraceptive pills include emergency contraceptives, short-acting contraceptives, and long-acting contraceptives. Emergency contraceptives include mifepristone tablets and compound levonorgestrel tablets. Short-acting contraceptives include drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol cyproterone acetate tablets, desogestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets, etc. Long-acting contraceptives include levonorgestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets, compound medroxyprogesterone acetate capsules, and compound norethisterone long-acting contraceptive tablets, among others.

Contraceptive pills include emergency contraceptives, short-acting contraceptives, and long-acting contraceptives. The details are as follows:

1. Emergency Contraceptive Pills

These include mifepristone tablets and combined levonorgestrel tablets. They are intended as post-coital measures and should not be used as a regular method of contraception. Frequent use is not recommended; emergency contraceptive pills should not be used more than three times per year, and no more than once per month.

2. Short-Acting Contraceptive Pills

These are combined estrogen-progestin formulations and are commonly chosen for their effectiveness and safety. Examples include drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol-cyproterone acetate tablets, and desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol tablets.

3. Long-Acting Contraceptive Pills

These contain higher concentrations of estrogen and progestin, which may disrupt ovarian ovulation and menstrual cycles. Examples include levonorgestrel-ethinyl estradiol tablets, combined medroxyprogesterone acetate capsules, and combined norethisterone long-acting contraceptive tablets.

In addition, contraceptive implants placed under the skin can also be used for effective contraception. If pregnancy is not planned, it is advisable to use appropriate contraceptive methods during sexual intercourse to prevent unintended pregnancies. Contraceptive pills should be taken only under the guidance of a physician.

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