Where can I get the most cost effective birth control pills in singapore?

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Oral contraceptives remain one of the most effective, reversible forms of contraction if taken correctly. However, they are considered a prescription based drug in Singapore, which means that you will either have to consult your Gynaecologist or GP to obtain them.

As there are so many different oral contraceptive brands available with varying doses (low dose or ultra-low dose) and regimes (21 tablets or every tablet), it is best to seek a detailed consultation to determine which brand of oral contraceptives would be the most appropriate for you. Cost also varies depending on whether it is a more premium newer brand with other non-contraceptive benefits (reduce acne, no weight gain, relief of premenstrual syndrome) or older generic ones.

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How effective are birth control pills at treating intermenstrual bleeding?

The oral contraceptive pill is usually very effective at treating intermenstrual bleeding for most women depending on the cause. Most oral contraceptive brands should work, but there are some brands which are supposed to be better at treating menstrual abnormalities than others. If the first brand that you have been prescribed doesn't seem to work so well at controlling your menses, then see your gynaecologist who can then prescribe you an alternative brand with perhaps a different dosage and different hormonal derivatives to try.

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How do birth control pills prevent pregnancy?

First and foremost, the primary contraception action of the oral contraceptive pill is that they prevent ovulation of an egg from the ovary. The oral contraceptive pills also change the nature of the cervical mucus especially during the fertile period by making it more hostile to sperm survival and motility. Finally, the oral contraceptive pills thin the endometrial lining making it harder for an embryo to implant. The oral contraceptive pills are very effective (as long as you are taking them correctly as instructed) and are associated with a low failure rate.

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Gynaecologist

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