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    Progestogen-only pill (POP)

    Progestogen-only contraceptive pills contain the hormone progestogen. There are many different birth control POPs available, in two main types which determine how strict you need to be with when you take them. As you can probably tell by the name, unlike the combined pill, they don't contain oestrogen.1

    1
    Needs to be taken every day at the same time 1
    2
    Two different types of POP available 1
    3
    Can be used while breastfeeding 1

    Progestogen-only pill (POP) key facts

    Pros

    1. Its typical effectiveness is around 92%, but with perfect use it is 99%4
    2. May be suitable for women who can’t or don’t want to take oestrogen1

    Cons

    1. Your periods might become lighter, more frequent or stop altogether and you may get spotting between periods1
    2. Effectiveness can be affected by vomiting or diarrhoea1
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