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How to choose the right birth control pills?
Find out the best birth control pills suitable for your health to give you additional benefits.

Birth control pills are being used by more than 100 million women worldwide with an estimate of 12 million women in U.S. alone. Various birth control methods have been used by women in the past but in the form of “pill” it was first used in 1960 when the first birth control pill, Enovid-10, was introduced in U.S.

Since then many new improvements have been experienced in the development of birth control pills and today we can see the huge varieties available for today’s women. Most of these oral contraceptive pills can be broadly categorized into two – combination pills and progestin-only pills. Though both the pills are intended for preventing pregnancy but they do differ in their characteristics, effectiveness and side effects.

Combination birth control pills are widely popular as they are very effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy for upto 99% These pills are combined with two artificial hormones – progestin and estrogen. The estrogen makes body think it as “pregnant” and hence, prevents ovulation i.e release of egg. On the other hand, estrogen helps thicken the lining of the uterus, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus so eggs can not be fertilized and hence no pregnancy.

Progestin-only pills or commonly known as POP or mini-pill do not contain estrogen. It is most ideal for breast-feeding women because estrogen reduces the milk production

Combination birth control pills are right for you if you are young, under 35 years and have no serious health history. These pills are very effective in controlling acne, give lighter and shorter periods with lesser cramps. Pills like Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo with lower estrogen are very effective in controlling mild acne. Yasmin is very popular among women who want relief from cramps during periods. Ortho evra birth control patch and Yaz pills with lower progestin are found to be helpful easing PMS i.e Premenstrual Syndrome (feeling of mood-changes due to hormonal disorder occur for upto two weeks before menstruation in many women)

Progestin-only pills are suitable for women who are sensitive to estrogen and those are who breast-feeding mother and they will be safe for infants too.

However, please consult your doctor to know which birth control pills will be suitable for your health. Please visit at http://www.mybirthcontrolstore.com to know more about the types of birth control pills available.

Linda Crowford is an author for many successful articles and ebooks written on women's health, birth control, pregnancy issues and human relationship specially romance, dating, marriage.divorce. She is also associated with birth control pills and birth control. She gives helpful advices to her clients on human relationship and oral contraceptive methods.