Qlaira pill

There is no evidence that Qlaira can affect weight. Make sure to take a look at our users' reviews above to see how our community report the Qlaira affects their weight. You can also take a look our guide to contraception and weight to find out more.

Combined hormonal contraceptives prevent ovulation and lighten or even stop periods by thinning out the womb lining. This means that endometrial deposits (cells similar to those usually found in the lining of the womb but which grow in other parts of the body) can become smaller without the hormonal stimulation of the menstrual cycle. Taking the combined pill in a continuous method could offer the greatest relief in symptoms by minimising the number of bleeds you have a year. Find out more about continuous pill taking. These benefits often lead to an improvement in symptoms and can protect fertility by reducing inflammation and scar tissue. Read our guide to endometriosis and contraception.

Qlaira is still a fairly new combined pill, so evidence on whether women experience improvements to their skin is still sparse. However, most women see an improvement to their acne when taking the combined pill. We'd recommend you check out our user-generated reviews to see how our community report Qlaira affects their complexion. Find out more in our guide to the contraceptive pill and acne.

There is no clear link between combined pills such as Qlaira and depression, and evidence for mood changes is conflicting. You can check out what The Lowdown community reports on side effects, or you can take a look at our guide to contraception and mood.

Combined pills containing 35 micrograms or less of ethinylestradiol, a synthetic oestrogen, are considered 'low dose pills'. Qlaira is a new type of pill made up of a newer synthetic oestrogen called estradiol valerate and a progestogen called dienogest. Check out our blog which explains more about the hormones in contraceptives.

Qlaira and Yasmin are both combined pills however they have slightly different hormones. Yasmin contains ethinylestradiol and drospirenone whereas Qlaira is a new type of pill made up of a newer synthetic oestrogen called estradiol valerate and a progestogen called dienogest. Because Qlaira is a newer pill, we don't have much scientific data to understand how the benefits and side effects differ when compared to other brands such as Yasmin, however so far, most women love it! Take a look at our user reviews above to see what they have to say.

Qlaira is a combined pill so may be able to help manage acne and ease symptoms of PCOS , PMS and PMDD . Compared to other combined pills, Qlaira may reduce the likelihood of withdrawal bleeding. This may be seen as a benefit for women who have heavy, painful periods or who want to avoid a bleed. There is no evidence of significant benefits over other combined pills which you can take continuously (without a break) to also avoid a bleed. Find out more about the combined pill in our go to guide.

We don't currently stock Qlaira as there are some stock issues with this pill at the moment. The Lowdown do provide access to 30+ other brands of pill including similar alternatives like Yasmin pill, Lucette pill and Zoely pill. Find the full list and find out more about our pill prescription service.

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