Birth control pills different colors?
Question:
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i was wondering what the different colors are for
what do the white do
light blue?
dark blue and then green?
Answers:
I don't know exactly what colors mean what with your specific pill, but I can go over with you quickly why they are different.
The majority of your pills are one color correct? Probably white. These pills are the hormone medication that actually does the birth control. They are usually a mix of progestin and estrogen and they block ovulation. Simple as that.
The other pills are what we would call a placebo. Fake. You take them though to keep regularity in your schedule. One a day. They are coordinated to be taken when you are actually mensruating, and your body does not need the med.
It is important to take all of the pills in order, as you know, you cannot miss day or this may serious effect the way in which the drug works.
I can't be certain of what each of your pills means because I can't actually see them, but as a rule you have the medication and you have placebo pills.
Your doctor should have told you all that beforehand, or at least the pharmacist.
There should be a paper in your pack of pills. It should tell you all about the different pills. If you can't find out just call your doctor or a planned parenthood in your area. They will be happy to tell you over the phone. It can be anonymous too, if you are scared to ask. Don't worry I think that it is great that you want to know! Good luck.
The white and both blue pills are hormone pills of differing levels; you take them daily and they help to regulate your period and prevent ovulation.
The green pills are placebos (commonly called "sugar pills") and are there simply to keep you on track and act as a reminder for you to take a pill EVERY day. During the green pills, you will most likely get your period.
Just remember to take one pill every single day in order, regardless of color.
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