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Choosing the correct birth control pill can be quite an arduous task especially if you are sensitive to minor hormonal changes and tend to get severe side effects with the use of birth control pills.
A lot of prudence and discretion needs to be exercised especially if you are not happy with your current birth control pills and wish to switch to another.This is important from the safety point of view.
Ways To Switch Birth Control Pills
Speak To Your Doctor
A wise woman does not pop pills indiscriminately but seeks the valuable advice of a doctor. Make sure you speak to a gynaec who can advise you on suitable options of the various pills available in the market.
There are quite a few brands, which have the same hormonal combinations and are likely to give you the same side effects. So switching to another brand with reduced side effects will require some expert advice.
Do Not Switch Mid Cycle
Once you have identified a suitable form of birth control, wait until you complete the present cycle. Continue with your old pill until the end of the cycle. Starting another brand mid way would reduce the kind of protection you get from your birth control and you may get pregnant.
Wait
Wait for a month and get a full period before starting on the new pack. This allows your body to prepare itself for the new brand of pills.
Use Double Protection
Just to be on the safer side, use double protection like condoms or spermicidal gels as soon as you switch over to your new pack. This is because the new pack takes at least 7 days to take effect. Therefore, it is prudent to exercise caution and use a double protection until the new pill takes effect.
Give Yourself Time To Adjust
No birth control pill is without side effects. The degree and intensity of the side effects may vary from pill to pill. It is essential to give your body 3-4 cycles to adjust to the new pill. By then the side effects would have also subsided. If not, then you can consider another brand.
Follow The Instructions
Do not presume that all birth control pills will follow the same instructions of usage. It is necessary to go through the pamphlets and terminology in order to familiarize yourself with the usage of the pill. Follow instructions precisely and take the pills at the same time every day to enhance their effectiveness.
The Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills
Always remember that a birth control pill is only effective if you remember to take it judiciously and are not lackadaisical about its usage. If you find yourself forgetting to use or take the pill, then the chances of failure are high.
In such cases, it is important that you seek out other forms of birth control like an IUD which is hassle free and which does not come with any severe side effects.
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