{"title":"Contraception","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"desogestrel","title":"Desogestrel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesogestrel is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill, often called the mini pill. It contains one hormone and no oestrogen. That makes it a strong choice if you cannot take the combined pill, if you smoke, if you are over 35, or if you are breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike older mini pills, Desogestrel works mainly by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg. It also thickens cervical mucus so sperm can't get through. Taken correctly, it is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a prescription-only medicine. Our clinician will check it's right for you before we dispense it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one tablet every day at roughly the same time. Swallow it whole with water. You can take it with or without food. Each pack holds 28 tablets and you move straight to the next pack with no break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you start on day 1 of your period, you are protected straight away. If you start on days 2 to 5, use condoms for the first two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are late by less than 12 hours, take it as soon as you remember. You are still protected. If you are more than 12 hours late, take the missed pill when you remember, then carry on as normal. But use condoms for the next two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you vomit or have severe diarrhoea within 3 to 4 hours of taking your tablet, your body may not have absorbed it. Treat it as a missed pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bleeding pattern may change on Desogestrel. Some women bleed less often or stop bleeding altogether. Others get irregular spotting. This does not mean the pill has stopped working. If bleeding becomes heavy or does not settle, speak with our clinician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains desogestrel 75 micrograms. Desogestrel is a synthetic progestogen that stops your ovaries from releasing an egg and thickens cervical mucus to block sperm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other ingredients include lactose monohydrate, maize starch, povidone, stearic acid, soybean oil, and titanium dioxide. If you have an intolerance to lactose or an allergy to peanuts or soya, tell our clinician before starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost women take Desogestrel with no trouble. The most common side effects include irregular bleeding, headaches, mood changes, nausea, acne, breast tenderness, and weight changes. These often settle within the first few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Desogestrel contains no oestrogen, it carries a lower risk of blood clots than the combined pill. But blood clots can still occur, though rarely. Watch for swelling or pain in your legs, sudden chest pain, or breathlessness. If you notice any of these, get medical help straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvarian cysts can develop in some women. These are usually harmless and disappear on their own without treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not take it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should not take Desogestrel if you have or have ever had a blood clot, if you have severe liver disease, if you have or have had breast cancer, or if you are allergic to desogestrel or any of the other ingredients (including soya or peanut). If you have unexplained vaginal bleeding that a doctor has not checked, hold off until you have been seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you take it while breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Desogestrel is safe to use while breastfeeding. It does not affect how much milk you produce or its quality. A tiny amount passes into the milk, but there is no evidence it harms your baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you drink alcohol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can. Alcohol does not stop the pill from working. But if you drink until you throw up within 3 to 4 hours of taking your tablet, the pill may not have been absorbed. Treat it as a missed pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther medicines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome medicines can stop Desogestrel from working properly. These include certain epilepsy drugs, HIV treatments, tuberculosis medicines, and the herbal remedy St John's Wort. Tell our clinician about every medicine you take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it affect your fertility?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once you stop taking Desogestrel, your fertility returns quickly. 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It holds two hormones: ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hormones work together to shut down ovulation, thicken cervical mucus so sperm can't swim through, and thin the womb lining so a fertilised egg can't settle. Take it correctly and you're over 99% protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigevidon does more than prevent pregnancy. Many women find their periods grow lighter, shorter, and less painful. It can help bring order to irregular cycles and ease premenstrual symptoms too. So you get reliable birth control and a monthly cycle you barely think about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a prescription-only medicine. Our clinician will check it's right for you before we dispense it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one tablet every day for 21 days, then stop for seven days. During that break your hormone levels drop and you'll have a withdrawal bleed. After the seven pill-free days, start your next strip, even if the bleeding hasn't stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick a time that fits your life and stick to it. Setting a daily alarm helps. Swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take it with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you begin on day 1 to 5 of your period, you're protected straight away. Start later than that and you'll need condoms for the first seven days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissing one pill won't break your protection. Take it the moment you remember, even if that means swallowing two in one day. But if you miss more than one, your shield drops, use condoms for the next seven days and follow the missed pill guidance in your patient information leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you vomit or have severe diarrhoea within three to four hours of taking a pill, your body may not have absorbed it. Treat it as a missed pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd rather skip your monthly bleed, you can run packs back-to-back without a break. There's no evidence this harms you. Speak with our clinician if you'd like to try this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms and levonorgestrel 150 micrograms. The ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen that stops your ovaries releasing an egg each month. The levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestogen that thickens cervical mucus and thins the womb lining. Together they give you three layers of protection against pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost women take Rigevidon with no trouble. The most common side effects headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, stomach pain, and spotting between periods, often settle within the first two to three months as your body adjusts. If they don't ease up, speak with our clinician. A different pill may suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious side effects are rare but worth knowing about. Because Rigevidon contains oestrogen, it slightly raises your risk of blood clots. To put this in perspective: among 10,000 women not on the pill and not pregnant, roughly 2 to 5 will develop a clot in a year. Among 10,000 women on a levonorgestrel pill like Rigevidon, roughly 5 to 7 will. Pregnancy itself carries a higher clot risk than any combined pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for the signs. If your leg swells and hurts, if your chest aches or you fight for breath, if a severe headache hits fast, or if you lose feeling or strength on one side of your body, get help straight away. Do not wait. If your lips, mouth, throat, or tongue swell suddenly or you struggle to breathe, call 999 immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combined pill slightly raises your risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer while you take it. This risk returns to normal within about 10 years of stopping. Meanwhile, long-term use lowers your risk of ovarian and womb cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should steer clear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pill does not fit everyone. You should not take Rigevidon if you have ever had a blood clot, heart attack, or stroke. If you suffer from migraines with aura, if you have or have had breast cancer, if you have severe liver disease, or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, stay away. The risk also climbs if you smoke (especially past 35), carry significant extra weight, or have a close family member who had a clot before 45. If any of this applies, tell our clinician. A different contraceptive will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you take it while pregnant or breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop the pill the moment you know you are pregnant. If you breastfeed, hold off, the oestrogen in Rigevidon can dry up your milk. It is not recommended while breastfeeding. Wait until you finish nursing, or ask our clinician for a progestogen-only pill that won't touch your supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you drink alcohol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can. A drink does not weaken the pill. But keep your head clear, if you drink until you throw up within four hours of taking your tablet, the medicine leaves your body before it does its job. Treat it as a missed pill and take another straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther medicines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome medicines fight the pill. Certain antibiotics, epilepsy drugs, HIV treatments, and the herbal remedy St John's Wort can wash out the hormones and let a pregnancy slip through. Tell our clinician about every medicine you take prescribed, over the counter, or herbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it affect your fertility?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Rigevidon does not harm your long-term fertility. 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Each tablet delivers two hormones — ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel — which work together to shut down ovulation, thicken cervical mucus so sperm can't pass through, and thin the womb lining so a fertilised egg can't settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it correctly and you're over 99% protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut Microgynon 30 does more than prevent pregnancy. Many women find their periods grow lighter, shorter, and less painful. It can ease premenstrual symptoms too. So you get reliable birth control — and a monthly cycle you barely think about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrogynon 30 has been prescribed in the UK for over 20 years. It is one of the most widely used combined pills in the country, and health authorities have noted that levonorgestrel-based pills like Microgynon may carry one of the lowest blood clot risks among combined contraceptives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a prescription-only medicine. Our clinician will check it's right for you before we dispense it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one tablet every day for 21 days, then stop for seven days. During that break your hormone levels drop and you'll bleed. After the seven pill-free days, start your next strip — even if the bleeding hasn't stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick a time that fits your life and stick to it. Setting a daily alarm helps. Swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take it with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you begin on day 1 to 5 of your period, you're protected straight away. Start later than that and you'll need condoms for the first seven days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissing one pill won't break your protection. Take it the moment you remember, even if that means swallowing two in one day. But if you miss more than one, your shield drops — use condoms for the next seven days and follow the missed pill guidance in your patient information leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you vomit or have severe diarrhoea within three to four hours of taking a pill, your body may not have absorbed it. Treat it as a missed pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd rather skip your monthly bleed, you can run packs back-to-back without a break. There's no evidence this harms you. Speak with our clinician if you'd like to try this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms and levonorgestrel 150 micrograms. The ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen that stops your ovaries releasing an egg each month. 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A different pill may suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious side effects are rare but worth knowing about. Because Microgynon 30 contains oestrogen, it slightly raises your risk of blood clots. To put this in perspective: among 10,000 women not on the pill and not pregnant, roughly 2 to 5 will develop a clot in a year. Among 10,000 women on a levonorgestrel pill like Microgynon, roughly 5 to 7 will. Pregnancy itself carries a higher clot risk than any combined pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for the signs. If your leg swells and hurts, if your chest aches or you fight for breath, if a severe headache hits fast, or if you lose feeling or strength on one side of your body — get help straight away. Do not wait. If your lips, mouth, throat, or tongue swell suddenly or you struggle to breathe, call 999 immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combined pill slightly raises your risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer while you take it. This risk returns to normal within about 10 years of stopping. Meanwhile, long-term use lowers your risk of ovarian and womb cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should steer clear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pill does not fit everyone. You should not take Microgynon 30 if you have ever had a blood clot, heart attack, or stroke, if you suffer from migraines with aura, if you have or have had breast cancer, or if you have severe liver disease. The risk also climbs if you smoke (especially past 35), carry significant extra weight, or have a close family member who had a clot before 45. If any of this applies, tell our clinician — a different contraceptive will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you take it while pregnant or breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop the pill the moment you know you are pregnant. If you breastfeed, hold off — the oestrogen in Microgynon 30 can dry up your milk. 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If you take the pill more than three hours late, your shield falls, and you might fall pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_9df970f4267f97ad-21\"\u003eYou take Norgeston straight through. When you finish one pack, you start the next the very next day. You leave no gaps. If a strict three-hour window feels too tight, you might look at other mini-pills that give you a 12-hour window. \u003cspan class=\"citation-5 citation-end-5\"\u003eBut Norgeston relies on levonorgestrel, a tried and true ingredient that women have trusted for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5 citation-end-5\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTests show that when you follow the rules perfectly, fewer than one in 100 women fall pregnant in a year. But you must keep time. If you slip and take it late, or miss a pill wholly, that risk climbs fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eYou need a doctor to write a script for Norgeston. This lets us look at your health and make sure this pill fits your body right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Superdrug. 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If anything lacks clarity, tell our team. We will walk you through it.\u003cbutton aria-label=\"View source details. Opens side panel.\" class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahcKEwiE-6Ce1vWSAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQMw\"\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c!-- --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eLike all pills, Norgeston can bring unwanted shifts to your body. The most common changes happen with your monthly bleeding. Your bleeding might come late, come early, spot between weeks, or stop wholly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eOther common signs, showing up in more than 1 in 100 women, include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003eFeeling sick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003eHeadaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003eMood swings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003eSore breasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"\u003eWeight shifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eRarely, serious trouble can strike. If you feel a sharp, tearing pain in your lower belly, get medical help straight away. This could mean an egg grew outside your womb (an ectopic pregnancy). Read the paper leaflet in your box to see the full list of signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eLong-Term Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eYou can take Norgeston for years. Because it lacks estrogen, it does not push up your risk of blood clots like other pills can. If you take it for a long stretch of time, your doctor will still check on you to see how you feel and ensure it still does the job you need it to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eCan you take it while pregnant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eStop taking Norgeston the moment you know you are pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eHowever, if you just had a baby and breastfeed, Norgeston fits perfectly. It does not harm your milk flow or hurt your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eCan you drink alcohol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eYou can drink alcohol. It does not wash out the pill's strength. But keep a clear head—if you drink too much and throw up within two hours of taking your pill, your body loses the medicine. You will need to take another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eOther Drugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eSome drugs clash with Norgeston. They break your shield. Epilepsy drugs, HIV treatments, and a plant called St. John’s Wort can wash out the pill's strength and let a pregnancy slip through. 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