Do you get a period on microgynon?
Yes Microgynon can affect your period – when you are taking Microgynon, you normally get a period-like bleed in the week’s break where you take no pills. You may notice the change especially if your cycles are irregular or normally more than 28 days in length.
How long after taking microgynon Are you protected?
How long after taking Microgynon 30 are you protected? If you start using Microgynon 30 on days 1-5 of your period, you should be protected from pregnancy immediately, provided you don’t have a short or irregular menstrual cycle.
When will I get my period on microgynon?
You will not have a bleed until after your first strip of Microgynon 30. If you are taking a 28-day Pill: start taking Microgynon 30 the day after your last active pill. You will have contraceptive protection with your first pill. You will not have a bleed until after your first strip of Microgynon 30.
How effective is the microgynon Pill?
When the Pill is taken by women under close observation in clinical trials, it is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. However, in real life the Pill is around 92% effective.
Can I take microgynon without a break?
monophasic 21-day pills, such as Microgynon and Cilest – you take a combined pill for 21 days, followed by 7 days without pills, when you have a bleed (period). To delay your period, start a new packet of pills straight after you finish the last pill and miss out the 7-day break.
Can you get pregnant on the microgynon pill?
Microgynon 30 is a low dose combined oral contraceptive. When used as instructed you are very unlikely to become pregnant. Before taking Microgynon 30, tell your doctor if you have any of these: you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Why do I still get my period on the pill?
Your period on the pill is technically called withdrawal bleeding, referring to the withdrawal of hormones in your pill, and in your body. The drop in hormone levels causes the lining of your uterus (the endometrium) to shed (1). This bleeding may be slightly different than the period you had before taking the pill.
What are the disadvantages of the pill?
Some disadvantages of the pill include:
- it can cause temporary side effects at first, such as headaches, nausea, breast tenderness and mood swings – if these do not go after a few months, it may help to change to a different pill.
- it can increase your blood pressure.
Is Yasmin better than microgynon?
Microgynon is as effective as Yasmin in preventing pregnancy; it can reduce blood flow and abdominal pain during your periods, and decrease the risk of ovarian cysts.