Have a close family member who has had a deep vein blood clot/thrombosis.Have certain types of migraine headache.Find taking or remembering a daily tablet difficult.Reasons why the Pill might not be a good option for you: The Pill is associated with a very small increase in the risk of cervical and breast cancer which reduces with time after stopping. The Pill causes a very small increase in your chances of a deep vein blood clot/thrombosis, heart attack and stroke. The Pill has not been shown to cause weight gain.Ĭan the Pill cause any serious health problems? These side effects often settle with time. Possible side effects for a small number of users can include: Once stopped your fertility quickly returns to what is normal for you.Īre there any side effects from taking the Pill?.It can help with symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis.
Chance of getting cancer of the uterus (womb) and ovaries decreases.Periods usually become lighter, more regular, and less painful.It can be used to skip your period if you want to.you are taking some medications or natural remedies (check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist).Some brands will be cheaper if you have a healthcare card. It is usually recommended to start with a less expensive brand first. Some pill brands are more expensive than other brands. Your doctor or nurse will provide a script which you can take to the pharmacy, who will sell you the Pill. Speak with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for more information. It also depends on the timing of your menstrual cycle and if you are already using contraception. This depends on whether you start with a hormone pill or sugar pill. When you start the Pill for the first time or after a break it can take up to 12 days to start working to prevent pregnancy. Illustration of person taking pill When does it start to be effective? Speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for more information. You can skip your period by missing the sugar pills and continuing to take the hormone pills. You will usually have your period (bleeding from your vagina) during the sugar pills. Most brands come in a 28-day pack that includes both hormone and sugar pills. There are many different brands of the Pill. Once you have taken all the pills in a packet, you start a new packet. It may be helpful to take the Pill at the same time you do another activity every day (such as cleaning your teeth) or you could enter a reminder into your phone. You take the Pill by swallowing 1 pill (tablet) around the same time every day. Illustration of mucus in cervix How do I use the Pill? This helps to prevent sperm from entering. It also thickens the fluid around the cervix (opening to the uterus/womb).
Illustration of eggs not being released by ovaries The Pill works by stopping the ovaries from releasing an egg each month. If you miss a pill, vomit within 2 hours of taking a pill, have severe diarrhoea, or take certain medications it might only be 93% effective. If used correctly the Pill can be over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. Photo of pill packet How effective is the Pill? These are similar to the hormones that are produced by the ovaries. The Pill contains two hormones – oestrogen and progestogen. The Pill is a daily tablet (also known as the combined pill or oral contraceptive pill).
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