The mini-pill, also known as the progestogen-only pill, comprises a single artificial female sex hormone known as progestogen to give you protection against unplanned pregnancy.
The oral contraceptive pill is a form of hormonal contraception taken by roughly 12 million women in the United States every year to prevent pregnancy.
Alesse and Lo Loestrin Fe (Lolo) are low dose combination contraceptives that use both estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy. When used as directed, Alesse is 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy, while Lolo is between 96-98 percent effective.
Yasmin is a combination birth control pill that uses both estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy. When taken as directed, Yasmin is 99% effective.
Emergency contraceptive pills have the same hormones that are present in normal contraceptive pills. Always consult a doctor before using any type of contraception.