Single-component contraceptive pills (mini-pills) are a method of hormonal contraception based solely on the action of progestogens. Their use is considered especially in women m.in. burdened with the risk of developing thromboembolism, in whom traditional, two-component contraceptive pills can not always be used, breastfeeding or suffering from migraine with aura. Find out how mini-pills differ from complex contraceptives.