Question 1

what types of birth control pills are there?

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Basically 4 types: Monophasic - same estrogen level all month. Biphasic - 2 different levels and triphasic - 3 different levels. Also Progesterone only pills.

Question 2

what different types of birth control pills are out there?

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Many different types: There are dozens of different brands; all contain either an estrogen and a progestin hormone (combined ocp), or just progestin ('mini'pill, for breastfeeding, or other situations).  They contain varying doses of ethinyl Estradiol (10-35mcg) and vaious types of progestins; one type has a novel /unique estrogen and progestin.

Question 3

which types of birth control are available?

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BC pills, patches: Nuvaring , iuds, implanon, condoms, daiph., depo- Provera (medroxyprogesterone) and others, please make an appt with your gyn to discuss the best option for u , in the mean time u can go online and read about all of the options.

Question 4

how many types of birth control are reversible?

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Not sterilization: All forms of contraception (birth control) are considered reversible except sterilization. (pill, depo, iud, patch, ring)  sterilization is performed with the intent that it is permanent and you never wish to conceive again. There is surgery to reverse the procedure but effectiveness may be limited and usually expensive, since most insurances do not cover it. Discuss options with your doctor.

Question 5

which types  of birth control are for women over 40?

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Depends: For normal cycles, almost any contraceptive is available for a healthy, non-smoking 40 year old. If cycle control is needed, sometimes ocps, depo-provera, or Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud works best. If she is done with child-bearing; something permanent like laparoscopic tubal ligation, essure, or male vasectomy is available. Check with your doc to see which is best for you. Take care.

Question 6

can you please tell me about some great types of birth control?

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There are many: Birth control methods include:  abstinence, oral contraceptives, birth control patch, depo-provera (shot), sponge, vaginal ring, cervical cap, condom, diaphragm, iud, birth control implant, spermicide, sterilization or vasectomy. They vary in efficacy ; possible side effects. Discuss this with your physician to see what would be your best option.

Question 7

what are the different types of birth control available for women?

Accepted Answer

So many: Pills, diaphragm, tubal ligation, iud, implanon, female condom, spermicides, depoprovera shot...That should be most of them.

Question 8

please help! what happens when you take 2 types of birth control at the same time?

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Irregular bleeding: If  woman mixes two types of birth control pills there is a likelihood that she will experience irregular bleeding.

Question 9

do certain types of birth control give you more oily skin?

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Possible: I would expect any of the birth controls that are more androgenic to do this.  The least likely ones to do this are the ones that are very effective for acne like ortho tri-cylen, yaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and yasmin.

Question 10

why are there so many different types of birth control pills?

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3 billion women: Some help with bloating, some dont. Some are 21, 28, 84 days long at a time. Some are generics with cute names for the brand.      Side effects of the two drugs in bc pills require fine tuning as well.   Also some have more or less effect on spotting, psychiatric treatment, acne, cancer prevention etc.

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