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Combined pill
Progestogen-only / Mini pill
Essential info
Daily
Frequency
91% - 99+%
Effectiveness
Increased
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
Daily
Frequency
91% - 99+%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
What's it made of?
Main hormones in Combined pill
oestrogen
progestogen
Main hormones in Progestogen-only / Mini pill
progestogen
User reported side effects
Physical side effects
Physical side effects
Benefits
Acne or bad skin
Heavy periods
PMS and PMDD
PCOS symptoms
Period pain
Period pain
Women's health, reviewed.
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