What is the most common contraceptive pill in Australia?
The combined oral contraceptive pill is the most popular contraception in Australia. It’s less invasive than implants or devices that need to be fitted in the arm or uterus, making it an attractive option for many women.
What contraceptive pills are available in Australia?
There are two types of oral contraception available in Australia – the combined pill, known as ‘the pill’, and the mini pill. The pill contains the hormones oestrogen and progestogen. The mini pill contains only progestogen. Both are taken daily, and are available on prescription.
What are the 3 types of birth control pills?
What are the types of birth control pills?
- Monophasic pills. These are used in 1-month cycles.
- Multiphasic pills. These are used in 1-month cycles and provide different levels of hormones during the cycle.
- Extended-cycle pills. These are typically used in 13-week cycles.
Is microgynon the same as Levlen?
The Microgynon 30 pill which has the same strength as Levlen ED (Tab 30 mcg with levonorgestrel 150 mcg) is only available under Special Authority with a higher subsidy of $15 per 63 tablets.
Is Levlen and femme tab the same?
However, unlike Levlen® in New Zealand, the highlighted section of Femme-Tab ED 30/150 covers 2 active tablets and 5 inactive tablets – the difference is due to the requirements in Australia.
Are microgynon and Yasmin the same?
Like Yasmin, the Microgynon 30 pill is an effective and reliable combination pill if taken correctly. It holds the same benefits. The main difference between the two is the type of synthetic progesterone in their composition, with Micorgynon containing levonorgestrel rather than drospirenone.
Is marvelon the same as Yasmin?
Marvelon contains the same hormones as Gedarel 30/150, but not Yasmin. Yasmin contains the same amount and type of oestrogen (30 micrograms of ethinylestradiol) but a different type of progestogen to Marvelon called drospirenone.