{"product_id":"microgynon-30","title":"Microgynon 30","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicrogynon 30 is a combined contraceptive pill that stops you getting pregnant. 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. 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\u003cp\u003eMicrogynon 30 is made by Bayer. Rigevidon, Levest, and Ovranette all hold the same hormones at the same doses — so if your pharmacy dispenses one of these alternatives, you can expect the same level of protection.\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 Microgynon 30 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 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. 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. Microgynon 30 does not harm your long-term fertility. Once you stop, most women find their natural cycle returns within a month or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Patient Information Leaflet --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePatient Information Leaflet\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrogynon 30 isn't right for everyone, and there are things you should know before you start. Here's all the official information. If anything isn't clear, let our clinician know — they can talk it through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/1130\/pil\"\u003eMicrogynon 30 Tablets PIL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"POM","offers":[{"title":"3 months","offer_id":57375976030591,"sku":"NORGESTON-20-28","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 months","offer_id":57375976063359,"sku":"NORGESTON-20-29","price":19.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 months","offer_id":57375976096127,"sku":"NORGESTON-20-30","price":34.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/0601\/6383\/files\/microgynon_69986b1c-a306-4f35-8f5f-fb70a469c96a.png?v=1776633951","url":"https:\/\/chemist2home.co.uk\/products\/microgynon-30","provider":"Chemist 2 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}