What is Contraceptive Pill?
What does the contraceptive pill do?
The pill prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg each month (ovulation). It also: thickens the mucus in the neck of the womb, so it’s harder for sperm to reach an egg.
thins the lining of the womb, so there’s less chance of a fertilized egg implanting into the womb and being able to grow.
Contraceptive Pills In South Africa
| Generic name | Brand name examples |
|---|---|
| estradiol + desogestrel | Natazia |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Azurette, Cyclessa, Desogen, Isibloom, Kariva, Reclipsen |
| ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone | Gianvi, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaz, Zarah |
| ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone + levomefolate | Beyaz, Safyral, Tydemy |
| ethinyl estradiol + ethynodiol diacetate | Kelnor 1/35, Zovia 1/35 |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Amethyst, Aviane, Falmina, Levlen, Orsythia, Vienna |
| ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate | Estarylla, Femynor, Mono-Linyah, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri-Lo-Marzia |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestrel | Cryselle 28, Low-Ogestrel |
What are common birth control pills in South Africa?
While COCs (Combined Oral Contraceptives) and POPs (Progestin-Only Pills) are the two most well-known types of contraceptive pills, there are other options available for women who are looking for a pill-based contraceptive method. These options include extended-cycle pills and low-dose pills.
How much is contraceptive pills in South Africa?
What is the price of birth control pills in South Africa?
| Medication name | Price of Contraceptive Pills |
| Biphasil | R 60.17 – R 110.16 |
| Hy-An | R 77.56 – R 136.76 |
| Triphasil | R 101.48 – R 173.33 |
| Ruby | R 119.89 – R 200.16 |
| Microval | R 89.77 – R 155.44 |
| Oralcon | R 85.03 – R 148.18 |
| Levette | R 90.83 – R 157.05 |
| Nordette | R 113.65 – R 191.95 |
| Marvelon 28 | R 116.00 – R 195.53 |
| Femodene | R 122.91 – R 204.33 |
| Melodene | R 136.35 – R 222.87 |
| Mercilon | R 134.01 – R 219.65 |
| Ginette-35 | R 145.49 – R 235.48 |
| Minesse | R 146.28 – R 236.57 |
| Mirelle | R 146.93 – R 237.47 |
| Minerva-35 | R 156.79 – R 251.07 |
| Zoely | R 162.98 – R 259.60 |
| Yasmin | R 170.75 – R 270.33 |
| Minerva | R 156.79 – R 251.07 |
| Yasmin Plus | R 163.73 – R 260.64 |
| Eloine | R 159.60 – R 254.94 |
| Qlaira | R 202.35 – R 313.92 |
| Diane-35 | R 204.63 – R 317.06 |
| Yaz | R 206.62 – R 319.81 |
| Yaz-plus | R 197.40 – R 307.09 |