What is a Birth control Pill?
The birth control pill (also called “the Pill”) is a daily pill that contains hormones to change the way the body works and prevent pregnancy.
Hormones are chemical substances that control the functioning of the body’s organs. In this case, the hormones in the Pill control the ovaries and the uterus.
Where Can I Buy Birth control Pills In South Africa?
Disa Health Care Clinic
Address: 15 Lebensraum Pl, Hurlingham Manor, Sandton, 2070, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 787 1222
West Rand Pregnancy Care Centre
Address: Helikonpark, Randfontein, 1759, South Africa
Areas served: Northern Cape and nearby areas
Phone: +27 78 444 1237
Osizweni 3 Clinic
Address: Longhomes Area Osizweni C1 Ward 10, Osizweni C, Newcastle, 2952, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 34 313 7639
Reproductive Choices SA
Address: Unit B, Porta Group, 54 Lyttelton Rd, Clubview, Centurion, 1682, South Africa
Areas served: Gauteng
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 315 6303
How much is the contraceptive pill in South Africa?
The South African government offers certain brands of the pill for free, while others range in price and start from about R90 per month up to R350.
Do you need a prescription for birth control in South Africa?
For some forms, such as The Pill, the contraceptive patch or the contraceptive injection, you need a prescription from a doctor that usually lasts for between three and six months.
How much are morning after pills at clicks in South Africa?
Clicks pharmacist Waheed Abdurahman confirms that the morning-after pill is stocked at all Clicks pharmacies and sold over-the-counter for R67.
Which contraceptive pill is best for acne in South Africa?
For OCs to be effective in treating mild acne, they must contain oestrogen and low levels of progestin such as Diane, Yasmin, Yaz, Ginette, and Marvelon (the common ones in South Africa). The minipill only contains progestin, so it doesn’t improve acne.