Contraceptive Pills

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Contraceptive pills are daily tablets that are swallowed around the same time every day to prevent pregnancy.
The two types available in Australia are the Pill (combined pill or oral contraceptive pill) and the progestogen only pill (POP).
If used correctly, both pill types can be over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

The Pill (combined pill or oral contraceptive pill)

The Pill is a daily tablet (also known as the combined pill or oral contraceptive pill). The Pill contains two hormones – oestrogen and progestogen. These are similar to the hormones that are produced by the ovaries.

Progestogen only pills (sometimes called mini pill or POP)

The progestogen only pill is a daily tablet. The progestogen only pill contains the hormone progestogen. Progestogen is similar to the hormone produced by the ovaries.

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The two main types of contraceptive pills available in Australia

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