Mini pill that’s good if you’re sensitive to estrogen.

If you need a birth control that doesn’t contain estrogen, you need a mini pill like Heather. It’s a mini pill that only contains progesterone, so it’s helpful if you have migraines or other conditions that mean you can’t take estrogen.
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Heather is a type of birth control pill that only contains one type of hormone: a progestin called norethindrone. You take it at the same time every day for as long as you want to stay protected against pregnancy. If you take it exactly right, it’s more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
Some people are sensitive to a hormone called estrogen, that’s used in combined hormonal birth control. They can experience migraines as a result of their estrogen sensitivity.
If you have risk factors for blood clots or a stroke (like being over 35, smoking, being overweight or having high blood pressure) then you may find that a birth control that only contains one type of hormone – sometimes known as a “mini pill” or “POP” – can be a better choice. A mini pill may also make your periods lighter, or stop them altogether.
Heather works to prevent pregnancy using a type of progesterone (norethindrone), that’s very similar to a hormone that’s naturally found in the body. It works by making your vaginal fluid thicker to help stop sperm from reaching the egg and fertilizing it. It also changes the lining of your uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from attaching there – this is usually the first stage in pregnancy. For some women, it also stops ovulation, so no egg is released in the first place.
Heather doesn’t protect you or your partner from sexually transmitted diseases, it just reduces the risk of pregnancy. Barrier birth control methods like condoms are the only way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, though these aren’t always 100% effective.
Heather comes in one available dose of 0.35mg norethindrone. This is similar to most other mini pills. If this doesn’t work well for you, or you experience any side effects, then you should seek advice from your doctor to see if there are other options available to you.
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