TheSinningRobot t1_ivi0iod wrote
Reply to comment by Mercuryblade18 in Researchers have found that having more babies reduces the risk of endometrial cancer. by IMBatUQ
Just to clarify, is progesterone itself effective as a birth control? Or would you have to use it in conjunction with other contraceptives?
theoneandonly6558 t1_ivkncp3 wrote
Yes, but...
The "mini-pill" or progesterone-only daily birth control pill is slightly less effective than the traditional combination pill. The main issue is taking it at the same time every day, and if you miss that 3 hour window you have to use backup birth control. The traditional pill is less picky about when you take it/missed pills.
TheSinningRobot t1_ivksj18 wrote
But the iud solves this issue no?
theoneandonly6558 t1_ivl4cdp wrote
That is correct.
Mercuryblade18 t1_ivi3ojq wrote
depending on the form and how you take, its a contraceptive
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