Cilest pill

Whilst Cilest has been discontinued, it's status as a combined pill meant that more women saw an improvement in their skin whilst taking it than those who don't. We still collect reviews on Cilest, so make sure to check them out as well as read more in our guide to the contraceptive pill and acne.

Yes. Cilest and combined pills like this can be taken back to back without a break between pill packets. This means that you can avoid having a withdrawal bleed between packets, but you may experience some spotting or breakthrough bleeding as you adjust to the new routine. Taking your pill like this means your pill may be more effective and you may have fewer side effects like withdrawal headaches. Find out more in our guide to continuous pill taking.

There is no evidence Cilest can cause weight changes. However, a number of related factors could impact your weight such as how the body stores fat and retains water. Make sure to take a look at our users' reviews to see how our community report how Cilest affects their weight.You can also take a look our guide to contraception and weight to find out more.

Headaches are one of the most commonly reported side effects for the Cilest pill, with around half of women who have reviewed it at The Lowdown reporting it. Take a look at our side effects section for more details, and read our guide to headaches and the pill.

As it's been discontinued, you won't be able to buy Cilest online. However The Lowdown provides access to 30+ other brands of pill including similar alternatives like the Cilique pill which contains exactly the same hormonal ingredients as Cilest. Find the full list and find out more about our pill prescription service.

Cilest 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. Cilest also prevents the lining of your womb from thickening enough for a fertilised egg to implant into it. Cilest is around 91% effective with typical use, which means that 9 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 Cilest 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. Cilest 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 Cilest 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.