What are the side effects of the mini pill?

Side effects of the minipill might include:

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Irregular menstrual bleeding.
Acne.
Breast tenderness.
Decreased sex drive (libido)
Depression.
Headaches.
Nausea.
Ovarian cysts.

What are the side effects of desogestrel?

Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use.

Can I buy Cerelle over the counter?

Cerelle is a prescription-only medication and cannot be bought over the counter. To buy Cerelle, you will need a prescription from a registered doctor before you will be able to collect it from a pharmacy.

Is Noriday a progesterone-only pill?

Noriday is a progestogen-only oral contraceptive. It is particularly useful for women for whom oestrogens may not be appropriate. Starting on the first day of menstruation, one pill every day without a break in medication for as long as contraception is required.

Does progesterone-only pill make you gain weight?

In people using progestin-only contraceptives, most studies do not show an increase in weight or body fat, but some do show a small increase (11). Some people will gain weight on birth control, and some people may be more prone to weight gain than others.

Do you take the mini pill everyday?

It’s important to take the minipill every day and at the same time each day. Your body clears progestin more quickly than the hormones in combination birth control pills. If you take the minipill more than 3 hours outside of your usual time, it may not work as well to prevent pregnancy.

Does mini pill cause weight gain?

A 2014 review looked at 49 different studies of combined pills and found no evidence that the contraceptive pill causes significant weight gain. A review of 16 studies of the minipill also did not suggest it was a cause of weight gain.

What is the best mini pill?

If you’ve recently given birth and are breastfeeding, the best pill for you is the mini pill as you can start taking it straight away. We recommend Cerazette or Cerelle when starting a mini pill, as it has a 12 hour window for missed pills, so it can be easier to use than other mini pills with a 3 hour window.