Can you use Microgynon as emergency contraception?
We’ve been there, that “oh no” moment when you suddenly realise you’ve missed a pill or accidentally (maybe despite your best intentions) had unprotected sex. As a medical student, I often heard the rumour that taking 3 tablets of your Microgynon pill would work just like an emergency morning after pill. But is this true, can you use Microgynon as emergency contraception and does it work?
Drovelis explained: the lowdown on the new combined pill
Drovelis, a new combined pill, has launched in the UK! Here’s everything you need to know about this new contraceptive pill…
Periods on the pill – are they real or fake?
Periods, withdrawal bleeding, and everything in-between. We take a look at the facts. Period.
Can I change the time I take my pill?
Whether you’re off on holiday, starting a new routine or just want to spice up the monotony of life, you may be wondering, can I change the time I take my pill? Get the lowdown here on ‘safe windows’ and keeping yourself protected.
The Lowdown pill ‘groups’ explained
Many contraceptive pill brands contain exactly the same hormonal ingredients as each other, but are simply branded with a different name. To make it easier to understand the differences, we put them into groups.
Contraception: Weight Gain and Loss
Does the pill make you gain weight? Can your contraception cause weight loss? Find out below in our guide to every method of contraception and its effect on weight.
Choosing the best contraceptive pill for you
A step by step guide to finding the contraceptive pill that could best work for you. Get the lowdown on symptoms and side effects including mood, skin, sex drive and headaches.
What’s the best contraceptive pill for acne?
Birth control can help or hinder your dreams of clear skin. Find out how each type of contraception affects acne – and the best way to treat it
The combined pill – your guide to the different brands
A detailed guide to the different brands of combined pill in the UK; from Cilest to Yasmin, and everything in-between.
Acne returning when coming off the pill
Hormonal contraception can come with a multitude of benefits, including clearer skin. However, this won’t be a permanent fixture in most of our lives, and where acne is concerned, this presents a problem: what happens when you stop taking the pill?
