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2. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills What Is Low Estrogen Birth Control?  Birth control pills are generally considered safe for most women. While they do have some risks, newer low-dose birth control pills can reduce those risks. Most birth control pills today are considered low-dose. This includes both combination pills (estrogen and progestin) and the minipill (progestin only). Low-dose pills contain 10 to 30 micrograms (mcg) of the hormone estrogen. Pills that only have 10 mcg of estrogen are classified as ultra-low-dose. Estrogen is in most birth control pills, and it’s linked to an increased risk of health problems, such as blood clots and stroke. © All Contraceptives

3. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills What Is Low Estrogen Birth Control?  Women who are sensitive to hormones may benefit from taking a pill that contains a dose of estrogen at the lower end of this range. However, low-dose pills may result in more breakthrough bleeding — bleeding or spotting between periods — than higher dose pills. © All Contraceptives

4. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills How Does Low Estrogen Birth Control Work? Low estrogen pills work the same as regular dose estrogen pills by inhibiting the ovaries from releasing an egg, thickening the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching an egg, and thinning the lining of the uterus to prevent egg implantation. Low-dose combination birth control should be just as effective as birth control containing higher estrogen levels. © All Contraceptives

5. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills How Does Low Estrogen Birth Control Work? Combination birth control pills prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg. They also slow an egg's progress through the fallopian tubes, thicken cervical mucus and thin the lining of the uterus (endometrium). All of these actions help keep sperm from joining the egg. © All Contraceptives

6. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills Birth Control Estrogen Levels Every birth control pill will have a varying level of estrogen and other hormones, depending on the brand. The regular- dose estrogen-containing birth control pills typically have between 35 to 40 mcg of Ethinyl Estradiol per pill. Low estrogen pills generally have 10 to 30 mcg of Ethinyl Estradiol. The highest dose of estrogen found in pills is 40mcg, Diane-35 and Ginette 35 has 35 mcg. © All Contraceptives

7. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills Which Women Should Consider Low-Estrogen Birth Control Pills?  Low-dose birth control may be a better option for women who experience intolerable side effects from high doses of estrogen. Women who are sensitive to hormones may benefit from taking a pill that contains a dose of estrogen at the lower end of this range. However, low-dose pills may result in more breakthrough bleeding — bleeding or spotting between periods — than higher dose pills. Low-dose birth control poses fewer health risks than birth control that uses high levels of estrogen. This is because high doses of estrogen are more likely to cause side effects. Estrogen slightly increases the risk of heart health issues and may raise blood pressure. © All Contraceptives

8. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills Benefits Of Taking A Low-Dose Combination Pill Your periods are likely to be more regular. Your periods may be lighter. Any menstrual cramping you have may be less severe. You may not experience severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS). You may have added protection against pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). You may have a reduced risk of ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer. You can take them if you’re breastfeeding. © All Contraceptives

9. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills Disadvantages Of Taking A Low-Dose Combination Pill There are some disadvantages of taking a low-dose combination pill, though. These may include: an increased risk of heart attack an increased risk of stroke an increased risk of blood clots reduced milk production, which is why doctors don’t recommend this pill if you’re breastfeeding Other side effects may include: nausea, vomiting, headache, tender breasts, weight change, depression and anxiety. © All Contraceptives

10. Benefits Of Low Estrogen Birth Control Pills Low Estrogen Pill Effectiveness  Low estrogen pills' effectiveness is considered to be around the same as regular ones. With typical use, the effectiveness of all hormonal birth control pills is 91%, while with perfect use, it is 99.7%. Typical use is consistent use with an occasional forgotten or late pill. Perfect use is taking the pill simultaneously every day and never missing a pill or taking a pill late. © All Contraceptives

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