Lucette pill

There's no evidence that weight is affected by the combined pill. 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 Lucette impacts their weight. You can also find out more in our complete guide to contraception and weight.

Yes. Lucette and Yasmin are different brand names for the combined pill containing 30 micrograms of ethinylestradiol and drosperinone. To compare side effects and user ratings, use our contraception comparison tool and select Lucette vs Yasmin.

The link between the contraceptive pill and mood swings or depression is still debated and there is conflicting research. Because there is not definitive answer, we suggest that you check out our guide to contraception and mood as well as looking at the user-generated reviews.

The Lucette pill is one of the most popular pills used to treat acne. It's a newer pill, and also more expensive than other pill options like Rigevidon. Most women who take Lucette see an improvement in their acne. Make sure to check out our user-generated reviews to see how our community report Lucette affects their complexion. Find out more in our guide to the contraceptive pill and acne.

Breakthrough bleeding on a combined pill like Lucette 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.

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