Always use latex or female condoms in addition to your other contraceptive in order to protect against sexually transmitted infections. Take one Pill once a day. Complete one pill-pack every month. Combination pills contain estrogen and progestin. Mini-pills contain only progestin.
Pills contain hormones that work in different ways.
Combination pills prevent release of egg. Both types thicken cervical mucus to keep sperm from joining egg. Both types also may prevent fertilized egg from implanting in uterus. Advantages Nothing to put in place before intercourse. Periods become more regular.