Microgynon 30 Tablets 21s

A branded combined contraceptive pill that is taken orally. The combined pill contains two hormones oestrogen (the ingredient ethinylestradiol) and progesterone (the ingredient levonorgestrel).

It’s reliable and effective in preventing pregnancy when taken correctly. This pill contains the same doses of hormones as Rigevidon.

Used for;

Micorgynon 30 is taken to stop you getting pregnant. It can also help with heavy periods making them lighter, regular and less painful. The pill may also help with PMS symptoms.

How it works

The hormones in Microgynon 30 (ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel) prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation). They also make it difficult for sperm to reach an egg, or for an egg to implant itself in the lining of the womb.

How long it takes to work

If you start using Microgynon 30 on days one to five of your period, you should be protected from pregnancy immediately, provided you don’t have a short or irregular menstrual cycle.

If you start after day 1 and have short/irregular menstrual cycle you’ll need to use condoms for 7 days if you have sex. Your clinician will be able to advise if you need to use extra contraception in the first seven days if you have sex.

How Effective it is

When taken correctly, Microgynon 30 is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. If it’s not always taken correctly roughly 9 out of 100 women will get pregnant.

If you are vomiting or have severe diarrhoea you may not be protected against pregnancy. If this happens, continue to take the pill as usual but use a condom whilst you’re ill. If this continues for more than 24 hours you should follow the same steps as a missed pill.

Please note – you should only start Microgynon 30 if you’re sure you’re not pregnant.

How to take it

Most women choose to take 1 pill daily for 21 days, then have a 4 or 7-day break before starting the next pack. During this break you’re likely to have a withdrawal bleed. This is like a period but isn’t one.

You can also take it  as follows:

• Tricycling: Take 1 pill daily for 9 weeks without a break. After 9 weeks (3 packs of pills) take a 4 or 7 day break and then start the cycle again.
• Continuous use: Take 1 pill daily without a break.
• Flexible extended use: Take 1 pill daily for at least 21 days. If you get bleeding that’s unacceptable to you, take a 4-day break. On the fifth day start taking the pill daily again and don’t have another break for at least 21 days.