Choosing what suits you^2,3,4,10

Most combined pills contain slightly different balance of estrogens and progestogens and it is possible for you and your doctor to identify which particular type and make of pill best suits your body chemistry. Some women, for example, may require a higher estrogen content to prevent 'spotting' in between periods.

Women who suffer from weight gain caused by an increase in fluid retention and those with problem skin and greasy hair can find out about newer types of pill such the one with drospirenone which helps to combat these problems.

Drospirenone is a new hormone which counteracts water retention, bad skin and pre-menstrual symptoms. Being free from these discomforts can improve your sense of well-being.