Combination pill

The combination pill is the most commonly used contraceptive pill, containing two hormones: oestrogen (typically a synthetic version called ethinyl estradiol) and progestin. 

Combination birth control pills are categorised into three main types: 

  • Monophasic birth control pills 
  • Triphasic and four-phasic birth control pills 
Monophasic birth control pills

Monophasic pills contain the same amount of oestrogen and progestin in each pill throughout the pack. They are available in low-dose and high-dose options: 

  • Ultra light sub-30 pill: Contains 20 mcg of oestrogen, with a lower chance of side effects due to the reduced hormone dose. 
  • Light sub-50 pill: Contains 30 to 37.5 mcg of oestrogen.
Triphasic and four-phasic birth control pills

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