How Do You Switch To A Different Kind Of Birth Control Pill?
Dozens of different brands of birth control are available in the United States, ranging from brand name to generic, monophasic to biphasic to triphasic, 21-day regimen to 28-day regimen, and pills with placebo weeks to all active pills. Your healthcare provider can help you choose which brand is right for your particular needs and medical situation. You’ll also need to consult with your doctor about making a switch to a different type of birth control pill. Make an appointment with your doctor or other healthcare provider. Schedule the visit far enough ahead that you don’t risk running out of the pills you are currently using. Before your appointment, research what methods are available. If you have an idea of what you are looking for in birth control, you can present these options to your doctor and then discuss how well each of them might work for you. If you have insurance, find out if there would be any change in coverage or cost for different pills. If you pay for birth control ou