List of Birth Control Pills

What with the growth in population and change in the lifestyle of people, birth control has become a major issue for several people. There are several ways in which one can control unwanted pregnancy, although there is no such thing as the 'best' method, as almost all the birth control methods have certain side effects, but still one better method is to take in birth control pills. Of course you have to talk to the doctor before you take any pills as they are the best people who can suggest which pill will have less side effects on your body.

Birth Control with Pills

Given below is a list that will help prevent any kind of unwanted pregnancy. The effects of these pills are almost the same. These brands' list, no matter how good they are in preventing any kind of unwanted pregnancies, each of them has certain side effects. The side effects of course may vary from one woman to another. Not everyone will face all the side effects. Those who can tolerate the drug will face maybe some minor effects. But even those who cannot tolerate it, will face problems that can be treated by the doctor. Before you go through the list, here is some advice which you should keep in mind before you start taking this pill.

• These are all prescribed medicines, hence, take them only if the doctor suggests it. Do not take it because someone else is taking it. It may not suit you.
• Inform the doctor of all the health problems that you have or that your family has been suffering from. Sometimes people with heart problems or any kind of respiratory problems are not allowed to take some medicines.

Also given is a list of generic names so that it will be much easier for you to buy the medicine, no matter whether the doctor gives the generic name or the original name.

Original Names of Pills	Generic Names of Pills	Effect	Side Effects	Level Of Estrogen (High/Low)
Alesse	Aviane, Levlite	Changes the cervical mucus, and alters the uterus lining which makes it less receptive for an embryo	Acne, nausea, tenderness of the breast, headaches	Low
Levlen	Portia, Nordette, Levora	Prevents ovulation, changes the cervical mucus and prevents the sperms from entering, alters the lining of the uterus	Swelling of the breast and tenderness, acne, spotting between periods	Low
Ortho Cept	Apri, Solia and Desogen	Thins the lining of the uterus, prevents ovulation	Allergic reactions, swelling of breasts and hands and legs, migraine headache, insomnia, depression, jaundice, low appetite, weakness	Low
Mircette	Kariva	Alters woman's hormones in the entire body, prevents the egg from attaching itself to the walls of the uterus	Not good for obese and women with high cholesterol, or heart diseases. Not good for women with nodules and for those who are suffering from depression	Low
Yasmin	-	Makes the uterus less receptive for the egg	Not as much as the rest. Irregular periods, nausea and breast pain	Low
Ovral	Cryselle, Low-Ogestrel	Slows down the sperms and lines the walls of the uterus and makes it difficult for the sperms to pass	Women who are above 35 years, and also who smoke, should not take it. Headaches, swelling of breasts, are some of the common side effects	Low
Triphasil	Enpresse, Trivora, Rilevlen	Lines the uterus walls, and makes it difficult for the sperms to flow	Tenderness of the breasts, migraine headaches, nausea	Low
Yaz	-	Lines the uterus walls thus making it difficult for the sperms to move	Yeast infection in the vagina, diarrhea, discharge from the vagina, breast pain, respiratory problems, headaches, nausea	Low
Zovia	Demulen	Prevents ovulation, lines the walls of the uterus	Tenderness of the breast, headaches, irregular period, vomiting	Low
MonoNessa	Ortho-Cyclen	Prevents ovulation, makes it difficult for the sperms to enter	Pain in breast, tenderness of breast, vomiting, headaches, irregular periods	Low

Check with the doctor before you take any one these pills. If you are facing some severe side effects, then inform the doctor immediately, as he will change the dose or the type of pills accordingly. There are several other pills brands in the market, but it is always best to take the doctors advice before taking the pills.