Contraceptive pill Microgynon is a reliable and effective medication for women not wanting to get pregnant. It may also be prescribed to women who complain of irregular, heavy, or painful periods; in some cases, Microgynon pills make the menstrual cycle less frequent and periods much lighter and less painful. 

The active ingredients of Microgynon are levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol.  

There are two types of Microgynon pills: Microgynon 30 and Microgynon 30 ED. Microgynon 30 has 21 pills for three weeks of a month, and Microgynon 30 ED has 28 pills – 21 active Microgynon pills and seven inactive pills for those who do not prefer taking a break.

• It is an extremely reliable birth control pill (99.9% effective) if taken correctly. 

• It may make premenstrual symptoms less severe; it is often prescribed to women who experience painful and heavy periods. 

• It doesn’t interrupt sex.

Like other contraceptive pills Microgynon  works in three ways:

• It prevents the ovaries from ripening and releasing an egg every month.  

• It makes the entrance of a womb thicken, preventing sperm from entering inside and fertilising an egg. 

• It alters the lining of the uterus and does not let an egg to embed and grow in it.

• If you start taking Microgynon pills on the first day of your period, you will be protected against pregnancy immediately.

• If you start taking pills on any other day, you will have to use condoms or another emergency contraception for the next seven days.

You can stop taking Microgynon pills any time you wish to, and you will not be protected against pregnancy anymore. When you stop the pill, your periods may be thrown off because the uterus might get confused. So, it may take up to three months before you start getting your period or up to six months before your periods become regular again. However, check with your doctor if you need to take a pregnancy test to be sure.

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Follow these steps: 

• Share your medical history and details of allergies, if any, with your doctor. 

• Take one Microgynon pill each day at the same time with a drink. You can have the pill with or without food. 

• If you’re taking Microgynon 30, take one pill a day for 21 days and after that, take a seven-day break. 

• If you’re taking Microgynon 30 ED, take one small pill a day for 21 days and after that, one large pill each day for seven days.

Microgynon 30: 1 pill each day at the same time for 21 days, followed by seven pill-free days or one pill each day for nine weeks, followed by a break of 4 to 7 days. 

Microgynon 30 ED: 1 small tablet each day continuously for 21 days followed by one large pill every day for the next seven days.

Your doctor may advise you to not take Microgynon pills if you:

• are a smoker and over 35 years of age. 

• are overweight. 

• have a history of heart attack or stroke. 

• have a heart condition or irregular heartbeat.

• have or have had a blood clot in the lungs or legs.

• have a rare metabolic disorder called porphyria.

• have hypertension (extremely high blood pressure) or vascular disease.

• have severe diabetes.

• have a blood disorder. 

• are a migraine patient.

• have liver disease.

• have or have had breast cancer.

• have gallbladder disease.

• have or have had jaundice, a hearing disorder known as otosclerosis, and itching or a rash called pemphigoid gestationis, when pregnant.

Some women may experience mild Microgynon 30 side effects, such as headache, soreness in breasts, stomach pain, mood swings, nausea, and vomiting. Other possible but rare side effects may include skin reaction, blood pressure issues, change in sex drive, risk of blood clots, and cervical cancer.

• Make sure to share your medical history with your doctor before starting to take Microgynon pills. 

• Do not take pills if you have pre-existing conditions mentioned above. 

• Do not be careless about the delay in taking pills. 

• If you do not get your period for two consecutive months after starting medication, consider consulting your doctor.

Microgynon may interact with:

• Epilepsy medication

• HIV medication

• Some antibiotics

• A few sedatives

• Anti-fungal medication

• St John’s wort

Note: Always share the details of the medication you are on currently when starting to take Microgynon pills since there are a few other medications that may interact with Microgynon.

Microgynon missed pill is a common scenario. 

• One Microgynon missed pill doesn’t affect contraception. 

• In case of 2 missed pills and up to 48 hours since the last Microgynon pill, take a tablet as soon as you remember and the next pill on the usual time. This may mean taking two pills in a day.

• In case of delay more than 48 hours, check with your doctor and also read the patient information leaflet

Though no severe cases of Microgynon overdose have been reported, you may experience nausea, vomiting, or some vaginal bleeding on taking too many pills. 

Is Microgynon a good pill?

Yes, Microgynon is 99% effective if taken correctly. 

Can Microgynon make you gain weight?

There is no evidence that supports the theory that contraceptive pill Microgynon causes weight gain. 

Can you start taking Microgynon at any time?

Microgynon contraception can be started any time but starting it on the first day of your period protects from pregnancy immediately. 

Does Microgynon make breasts bigger?

In some cases, Microgynon may slightly increase the size of breasts. But within a few months of taking the tablets, they usually return to their original size. 

What happens when you stop taking Microgynon?

On stopping Microgynon pills, some women may experience irregular, delayed, or heavy periods for 2 to 3 months. In a few weeks, the risk of experiencing side effects also gets eliminated. Moreover, you can get pregnant again as soon as you stop taking the medication. 

Can I take Microgynon without a break?

Yes. Microgynon 30 ED consists of 28 pills – 21 active and 7 inactive pills. Women who think they would forget resuming the pill after a seven-day break prefer Microgynon 30 ED. It helps not falling out of routine. 

Can Microgynon cause anxiety?

Microgynon can result in mood swings. However, anxiety because of Microgynon is very rare. 

How long after starting Microgynon am I protected?

If you start taking Microgynon pills from the first day of your period, you will be protected immediately. If you start on any other day, it will be seven days before you are protected. 

Does Microgynon stop periods straight away?

In some cases, Microgynon can stop periods right away. In most cases, it will stop or lighten period after completing a strip.