Cilique pill

Yes - Cilique and Cilest are just different brand names for the same type of contraceptive pill. Cilest was discontinued in 2019 and has now been replaced with Cilique which contains the same quantity of active ingredients.

There's no evidence that weight is affected by Cilique. However, a number of related factors could impact your weight. The combined pill contains both the hormones oestrogen and progestogen. These can have an affect on how the body stores fat, retains water and even your appetite. More research is needed to provide a definitive answer so in the meantime, take a look at our user reviews to see how our community report Cilique impacts their weight. You can also find out more in our complete guide to contraception and weight.

Cilique, like all combined pills, can improve acne in some women. Most women who take the combined pill see an improvement to their complexion, however it's important to note that this isn't guaranteed. Make sure to check out our user-generated reviews to see how our community report Cilique affects their skin. Find out more in our guide to the contraceptive pill and acne.

Breakthrough bleeding on a combined pill like Cilique can happen, especially when you first start taking the pill or if you're not taking breaks between packets. If you have been taking the combined pill for more than 3 months and your spotting is continuing, or you are experiencing new or irregular bleeding then contact your doctor or nurse for advice. You may be asked to do a pregnancy test or STI test and come in for an examination. If you take the combined pill back to back (without a break) you can avoid having a withdrawal bleed but may experience spotting or breakthrough bleeding. Find out more in our guide to continuous pill taking.

You can order Cilique online at The Lowdown from £7 per month (including delivery). Head to our Pill Prescriptions service to fill in a short questionnaire about you and your medical history. Your request will then be reviewed by our pharmacy. We'll post a 3 month supply of your chosen pill directly to your door in discreet packaging.

Cilique 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. Cilique also prevents the lining of your womb from thickening enough for a fertilised egg to implant into it. Cilique 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.

Cilique 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. Cilique also prevents the lining of your womb from thickening enough for a fertilised egg to implant into it. Cilique 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.