Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 5. March 30 1981

5. Mini Pill

5. Mini Pill

As the name suggests, it contains exceedingly low amounts of the hormones. Ovulation is affected less than half of the time and so the pregnancy rate is increased, as the pill's effectiveness is dependent only on its other actions previously mentioned. The taking of the mini pill is more difficult in that timing is very important. It must be taken at the same time daily, begining on the first day of menstruation and continued without interruption. If a pill is missed or it is taken more than three hours later than usual, protection is reduced and other non-hormonal forms of contraception should be used. While certain women find this pill useful, cycles are difficult to control. This means also that menstrual periods may be irregular.