Ethinylestradiol 30mcg / Desogestrel 150mcg (Gedarel / Marvelon)
£27.00
In Stock
Situation: want to prevent pregnancy and still have a period?
Solution: either take 1 every day and have a 7-day break for a long period or take 1 every day for 24 days and have a 4-day break for a short period OR take 1 everyday with no break for no period.
Starting Routine
Start taking 1 pill everyday regardless of where you are on your menstrual cycle. Use condoms for the first 7 days when having sex.
Pros / Cons
Pros:
- regulates pattern for period so its predictable
- helps with acne/ spots
- treats symptoms of PCOS/ endometriosis
Cons:
- may cause bleeding during pill taking days
- may alter mood, sex drive, increase appetite resulting in weight gain
- may cause blood clots, headaches and sore breasts
Missed Pill
Situation: < 24hrs since you’ve missed your pill?
Solution: take 1 now and continue as normal (no extra precaution required).
Situation: > 24 hrs since you’ve missed your pill?
Solution: continue pill taking on next day (use condoms for the next 7 days)