What birth control pills are available in South Africa?
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What birth control pills are available in South Africa?
Ask your healthcare provider whether the combined pill is a suitable method of contraception for you based on your medical history and, if yes, which is the best type for you. Popular options include Yazmin, Levora, Camila and Jolivette.
What are the 5 birth control pills?
Your birth control options include:
- Barrier methods. Examples include male and female condoms, as well as the diaphragm, cervical cap and contraceptive sponge.
- Short-acting hormonal methods.
- Long-acting hormonal methods.
- Sterilization.
- Spermicide or vaginal gel.
- Fertility awareness methods.
Which is the best contraceptive pill in South Africa?
Types: Yasmin is a common brand of birth control pill; many others are available including Levora, Camila and Jolivette. Cost: It can cost between R90 and R350 a month in South Africa’s private sector. Public sector patients can get some brands for free.
Is Trigestrel and triphasil the same?
They are exactly the same in terms of their composition and dosage, so you should not have to use extra precautions. To be on the safe side, I would suggest perhaps using condoms for a week while changing to Trigestrel.
What is the best birth control pill in South Africa?
Do I need a prescription for triphasil?
Your doctor may have prescribed Triphasil for another reason. This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription. Triphasil is not habit-forming.
Is nordette and triphasil the same?
(a) Combined Pills (COC) i) Nordette/Oralcon: is a monophasic pill and is the recommended pill of first choice ii) Triphasil/Trigestrel: is a triphasic pill choice for clients with acne. PLEASE NOTE: The pill of first choice for women who experience pre-menstrual symptoms or heavy menses is Nordette/Oralcon.
What kind of pill is Althea?
Cyproterone acetate + Ethinylestradiol (ALTHEA) is a combined low-dose oral contraceptive pill with anti-androgenic properties. It decreases sebum secretion during acne breakouts and hair growth.
Can I get birth control without a doctor?
You need a prescription for birth control pills. You can get a prescription from a doctor or nurse at a doctor’s office, health clinic, or your local Planned Parenthood health center. In a few states, you can even get a prescription online or directly from a pharmacist.
How do I choose the right birth control pill?
Here are some things to think about when choosing a birth control method:
- Do you want to have children someday?
- Do you have any health conditions?
- How often do you have sex?
- How many sex partners do you have?
- Do you also need protection from HIV and other STDs?
- How well does the birth control method work?
