Anti-baby pills prevent reliable and because of the administered hormones or their very low dose now tolerated. Modern pills contain today only so much hormones, as it is a safe contraception is needed. In addition, a selection of products available, with different problems such as irregular cycle, menstruation-related complaints, acne or excessive hair growth and migraine can be used, “explains president of the Professional Association of Women Doctors.

Low micro-dose pills – so preparations Äthinylöstradiol and progestin – are very safe and can, for example, bleeding strength and duration reduced. To protect the pregnancy to ensure the presentation of this combination of pills similar – like a pregnancy – the maturation of an ovum and ovulation, close to the uterus to prevent sperm and the structure of the uterus, “explains Dr. Albring. Recently there is a combination pill, the their estrogenic effect achieved with the same hormone that is also produced by the female body and is well tolerated. The pill contains a biological precursor of estradiol körperidentischen, which in the digestive tract is converted to estrogen, “describes the gynecologist.

Furthermore, there is the mini pill, which contains no estrogen. Benefits of estrogen-free pill, for example, that in lactation can be taken, or is suitable for women with certain risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which – for example, strong smoke, “says Dr. Albring.

Until 20 Birthday, the statutory health insurance (GKV) the cost of the pill. Are the hormones used to treat disorders such as acne or painful menstruation applied, the costs are also taken over by the GKV.