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POP's are Progesterone Only Pills. You take them continuously and you're body will regulate your period. The hormone prevents ovulation and also causes the mucus of the cervix to thicken, making it more difficult for sperm to reach the egg. In addition, the lining of the uterus becomes thinner, making it less receptive to an egg's implanting in it.
They were quite cheap when I was on them. I think about $20/mo. It's fewer hormones in your body. Most regular pills are a combination of progesterone and estrogen. The POPs work just fine. I was on them for about 1 1/2 years and hubby and I had frequent sex. No real pregnancy scares at all while on them and no trouble switching to another type. These are actually a pretty good choice if you don't need the pills to regulate your period.
Seasonale is a little more expensive around $120-130 each time. But one pack of pills lasts 3 times what one monthly pack last so it evens out to about $40-45/mo. You could call around to some pharmacies to see what they charge because some charge different prices.
Just checked one place - Walgreens has Seasonale for $124. The POP's depending on the brand and dosage can from from $13/mo to $30/mo. Talk with your Dr and call your pharmacist. If your Dr does give you a prescription ask her to select a drug that is also on the less expensive side of things. Then when you go to the pharmacist get the generic brand (Seasonale doesn't have a generic yet but most kinds do.) and that should be significantly cheaper for you.
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