Hana pill

Yes, you can buy directly from us! Head to our Pill Prescriptions service to buy the pill online and 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, 6 or 12 month supply of your chosen pill directly to your door in discreet packaging.

There is no evidence that the Hana pill causes weight gain or loss. However various other factors related to hormones and the menstrual cycle could impact weight, such as water retention. Read our guide to contraception and weight and get to know more about the pill and digestive issues .

You have missed a pill when it is more than 12 hours after you should have taken it. Take the missed pill as soon as you remember and use our Missed Pill Calculator to find out what to do next!

Progestogen only pills like Hana can increase the amount of sebum (oil) that is produced in the skin, potentially triggering or worsening acne. Not all women experience this side effect but if you are suffering from spots you could consider switching to a combined method of contraception (which contains oestrogen and is a recognised treatment for acne) or a non-hormonal method. Take a look at our user reviews or read our guide on the pill and acne to learn more.

Hana is a small tablet you swallow daily that (unlike the combined pill) only contains one hormone – progestogen. It prevents pregnancy by making the fluid in your cervix thicker (which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb), and preventing the lining of your womb thickening enough for a fertilised egg to implant in it. Progestogen-only pills containing desogestrel can also stop ovulation. There are a few things that can stop the progestogen-only pill from working properly including vomiting, some medicines, or missing a pill. Take a look at our complete guide to the progestogen-only pill.

Hana contains the hormone desogestrel and must be taken within 12 hours of the same time everyday. 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. Most types of progestogen-only pills are designed to be taken for 28 days with no break between packs. Depending on where you are in your cycle when you start the pill, you might not be protected against pregnancy straight away. Find out more about the progesterone only pill. Coming off the pill 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 might want to consider switching to another form of contraception before you stop taking your pill. Read our complete guide to coming off the pill.