birth control pills singapore

Posted by mustak on September 8th, 2019

The most common form of birth control pills singapore contraceptive pills are taken by women not just to prevent pregnancies but even for things like controlling acne.

They contain hormones (estrogen and progestin) that stop ovulation so there are no eggs for the sperm to fertilise. At the same time, they thicken the mucus on the cervix, making it harder for sperm to move, and thin the lining of the uterus, making it difficult for a fertilised egg be implanted.

Typically there will be a week each month where you don’t take the pill. This is when you get your “period”, which is usually just a small amount of blood.

birth control pills singapore

Considering how easy they are to use, birth control pills are highly effective (91%) when used correctly. They’re also very easy to reverse – just stop taking them and your fertility will return immediately.

The side effects of birth control pills can vary a lot. One of the good side effects is that it can help control acne (which is why even sexually inactive people sometimes take them).

For women with menstrual-related issues, it is also a godsend. The pill can help regulate menstruation so the flow is less heavy and more regular, improve PMS symptoms, and even reduce fibroids, endometriosis and the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.

Cons of birth control pills

While they’re easy to take, pills are also easy to mess up. Medication or alcohol may interfere with the pill’s effectiveness. (So does simply forgetting to take your pill that day.)

They can just as easily have negative side effects like bloating, headaches, nausea, mood swings, weight gain, depression, fatigue and (ironically) decreased libido. These unsexy side effects usually go away when the dosage is adjusted or if you change brand. Try it out for 3 months before you adjust.

BC pills are not recommended if you’re over 35 and smoke. The chance of blood clots, stroke or even heart attack increases with your age and how heavily you smoke.

How much do they cost?

You need to get a prescription from a GP or a womens-health.sg. However, no doctor in Singapore will prescribe the pill to a girl under 16 because it’s illegal.

The three most common brands used in Singapore are birth control pills singapore  , Yaz and Diane-35. They range from  to  for a month’s supply. The cheapest is Diane-35, while Yasmin (often called the branded birth control pill) is the priciest.

https://womens-health.sg/a-womans-guide-to-contraception/