Which is the safest contraceptive pill in India?

GOI Guidelines. The Government of India guidelines for Emergency Contraception recommend use of Levonorgestrel (progestogen only) NG 0.75 mg as a “dedicated product” for effective emergency contraception. The Drug Controller of India has approved only Levonorgestrel for use as ECP.

What birth control do doctors recommend?

“Among family planning physicians, the hormonal IUD is certainly the top choice,” Dr. Morse says. In the general population, sterilization and prescription birth control pills are among the most used.

Which birth control is the least harmful?

Below are few birth control methods with least side effects:

• Sterilization: This provides up to 99.5\% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
• Contraceptive patch: This provides up to 92\% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
• Emergency contraception: This provides up to 89\% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

Which is best emergency contraceptive pill in India?

What kind of emergency contraception is best for me?

• Plan B works better the sooner you take it. Plan B doesn’t work nearly as well after three days (72 hours).
• It’s better to take ella as soon as you can.
• The copper IUD is the best at preventing pregnancy, and it works as well on day five as it does on day one.

Are birth control pills safe India?

Combination pills are more than 99\% effective if used regularly. If a woman misses a pill or forgets to take pills for two to three days and starts off again, then the efficacy is reduced and the chances of getting pregnant are high. It’s better to use other contraceptive methods like condoms during this cycle.

Is mercilon a good pill?

Mercilon is more than 99\% effective when taken correctly, but missing pills, vomiting, diarrhoea and taking certain other medicines can make it less effective. See below. Mercilon won’t protect you against sexually transmitted infections; you’ll still need to use condoms for that.

What is the most natural form of birth control?

Rhythm method. This natural birth control method is based on ovulation cycle. This involves abstaining from sex on the days when you’re most fertile and most likely to become pregnant.

Is Ella pill available in India?

Ella Ulipristal acetate is more effective than levonorgestrel, the pill currently available in India, which stops pregnancy up to 72 hours after sex. While levonorgestrel — sold under the brandnames i-pill and Unwanted 72 — slowly loses efficacy after 24 hours, ella works just as well on the fifth day after sex.

Can I take contraceptive pills without consulting doctor?

If you can’t talk to your folks, though, you can still get the Pill (or the ring or patch) from a health clinic like Planned Parenthood. Health clinics can also give you confidential advice on protecting yourself against STDs, like using a condom every time you have sex.