Brevinor pill

Brevinor contains a higher dose of oestrogen and a progestogen called norethisterone and may help improve acne. It's important to remember that whilst evidence suggests the complexion is improved in more women that take it than not, it's not guaranteed to do this. Make sure to check out our user-generated reviews to see how our community report Brevinor affects their complexion. Find out more in our guide to the contraceptive pill and acne.

There's no clear evidence that combined pills like Brevinor cause weight gain. More research is needed on the link between the two, but in the meantime take a look at our user reviews to see how our community report Brevinor impacts their weight. You can also find out more in our complete guide to contraception and weight.

Traditionally combined pills have been taken for 21 days followed by a 7 day break during which you may have a withdrawal bleed like a period. Some people may experience very light bleeding or no bleeding at all during the break. If packets of the combined pill are taken continuously or back to back without a break it, is also possible to avoid having a bleed altogether. This is perfectly safe and according to new research, could be more effective than having a 7 day break. Great news for your bank balance, white jeans and sex life! Find out more in our guide to continuous pill taking. If you experience a change in bleeding pattern, or stop having bleeds whilst taking the combined pill and may be at risk of pregnancy, you should take a pregnancy test.

This is unlikely due to a combined pill like Brevinor, although everyone is different. The progestogen in hormonal contraceptives has the ability to be androgenic and may cause hair loss as a result, however the oestrogen in combined methods could have the benefits of improving hair thickness. Hair loss can be due to a number of causes, so it's best to speak to your doctor for a diagnosis if you're experiencing this. Be sure to also read our full guide on hair loss and the contraceptive pill for more information.

As Brevinor has been discontinued you won't be able to find it online to buy. Whilst The Lowdown don't stock Brevinor, we do provide access to 30+ other brands of pill including similar alternatives like Norimin pill. Find the full list and find out more about our pill prescription service,

Brevinor is a combined pill that is taken daily to prevent pregnancy. It makes the fluid in your cervix thicker (which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb) whilst also stopping ovulation. Brevinor also prevents the lining of your womb from thickening enough for a fertilised egg to implant into it. Brevinor is around 93% effective with typical use, which means that 7 in 100 women fall pregnant whilst taking it each year. Find out more about how clinical effectiveness is determined. There are a few things that can stop the combined pill from working properly including vomiting, some antibiotics, or missing a pill. Take a look at our complete guide to the combined pill to find out more. You can also use our Missed pill calculator to help you understand what to do if you miss a pill.

You should take your Brevinor pill around the same time every day. We recommend keeping your pill packet somewhere you look at everyday (like your makeup bag) to remind you to take it, or set an alarm on your phone. Brevinor is designed to be taken for 21 days followed by a 7 day break during which you'll experience a withdrawal bleed (like a period). If you want to, you can choose to shorten this break or miss it out altogether (check out our blog on taking your pill back to back). Depending on where you are in your cycle when you start the pill, you might not be protected against pregnancy straight away. Check out our blog about the combined pill for more info. Coming off Brevinor is easy - you just stop taking it. When you do, you’re no longer protected from pregnancy. If you want to stop the pill but do not wish to become pregnant then you should complete your current packet before stopping and consider switching to another form of contraception before you stop taking your pill. If you have unprotected sex and stop your pill before the packet is finished you may ovulate (release an egg from the ovary) and could become pregnant. You can use our Missed pill calculator if you have missed any pills from your packet. Read our complete guide to coming off the pill for more advice.