There are 2 types of birth control pills (combination pills and progestin-only pills), and many different brands. Combination pills have 2 hormones: estrogen and progestin. Combination pills are the ...

There are two different types of birth control pills: combination pills (estrogen and progestin) and progestin-only pills. The type you take doesn’t change when you can start, but it does affect ...

And then there's personal preference. Some people just "do not feel well with estrogen-containing pills," Dr. Minkin says - in which case, a progestin-only method is helpful. There are many ...

If you start combination pills any other time, you need to take the pill for 7 days before you’ll be protected from pregnancy. So use another method of birth control — like a condom — if you have ...