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Bimizza is a combined oral contraceptive pill that’s designed to prevent pregnancy, containing synthetic oestrogen and progesterone.
Available to buy online at The Independent Pharmacy after a free, three minute consulation.
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About the Bimizza Contraceptive Pill
What Is Bimizza?
Bimizza is a combined oral contraceptive pill that’s designed to prevent pregnancy. The medication contains synthetic oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones stop your ovaries releasing eggs, thicken the mucus in your cervix to block sperm and thin the lining of your womb to prevent a fertilised egg from implanting.
Can I Take Bimizza?
You may not be able to take Bimizza if you have a history of blood clots, migraines, severe liver disease or certain types of cancer. Tell your doctor about all pre-existing medical conditions during your consultation so they can ensure Bimizza is the best option for you.
What Is The Combined Contraceptive Pill?
The combined contraceptive pill is a medication that’s designed to prevent pregnancy. It usually contains two hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. If you’re prescribed the combined pill, you’ll take one pill at roughly the same time every day to ensure levels of the medication remain steady in your system.
How Does Bimizza Work?
Bimizza contains two hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. These hormones work to stop eggs being released by your ovaries. They also thicken the mucus in your cervix to block sperm and thin the lining of your womb to prevent any eggs that are fertilised from implanting. When taken correctly, Bimizza is 99% effective.
How To Use Bimizza
If you’re prescribed Bimizza, you’ll take one pill per day for 21 days. You’ll then have a seven-day period when you don’t take any pills, before starting your next course of 21 tablets. You should take your tablet at the same time every day to ensure levels of the medication remain steady in your system.
Ingredients
The active substances in Bimizza are desogestrel (progestogen) and ethinylestradiol (synthetic oestrogen). The other ingredients in the medication are all-rac-alpha-tocopherol, potato starch, povidone (E1201), stearic acid (E570), silica colloidal anhydrous (E551) and lactose anhydrous.
Side Effects
Bimizza could cause side effects in some people. The most common are headaches, weight gain, painful or tender breasts, and depression or mood changes. You may also experience migraines, skin problems and decreased sexual desire. If you’re concerned about any of the symptoms you experience while taking Bimizza, get in touch with a member of our clinical team.
Warnings
Combined contraceptive pills like Bimizza may put you at an increased risk of blood clots. If you notice swelling in your legs or feet, sudden unexplained breathlessness, or any other symptoms of a possible blood clot, seek medical attention straight away.
It’s essential to tell your doctor if you have diabetes, problems with your heart, circulation or blood clotting, kidney or liver problems or any other pre-existing medical conditions.
Bimizza FAQs
What Is Bimizza?
Bimizza is a combined oral contraceptive pill that’s designed to prevent pregnancy. The medication contains oestrogen and progesterone. You should take Bimizza once per day for 21 days and then have a 7-day break from the pill before starting your next 21-day course.
Do I Need A Prescription For Bimizza?
Yes, Bimizza is only available on prescription in the UK. This means you’ll need to book a consultation with a member of our clinical team before you can access the medication. They’ll be able to assess your medical history and lifestyle to find the right contraceptive for you.
How Do I Take Bimizza?
You should swallow one Bimizza tablet at the same time every day for 21 days. You should then have a 7-day break from the medication before starting your next 21-day course. When starting Bimizza, take your first tablet on the first day of your period.
How Quickly Does Bimizza Protect Against Pregnancy?
If you start taking Bimizza during the first five days of your period, it starts protecting you against pregnancy immediately. If you begin taking Bimizza at any other time, you’ll be protected after a week, so you’ll need to use additional protection, such as a condom, for the first seven days.
What Happens If I Miss A Dose?
If you’re more than 12 hours late taking Bimizza, your risk of pregnancy may be increased. Take the most recent tablet and leave any other missed tablets in the strip. If you’re in week one of your strip, you’ll need to use additional protection, such as a condom, for the next seven days.
Does Bimizza Protect Against Sexually Transmitted Infections?
No, like other oral contraceptive pills, Bimizza is only designed to prevent pregnancy and does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The best way to protect yourself from STIs is to use a condom when you have sex.
Is Bimizza The Same As Microgynon?
No, Bimizza is not the same as Microgynon. Though both are combined contraceptive pills, and both contain progesterone and oestrogen, their specific hormone strengths differ and they have slightly different active ingredients. A member of our clinical team can help you decide which pill is right for you.
Who Can’t Take Bimizza?
You may not be able to take Bimizza if you have a history of breast cancer, liver cancer, migraines with auras, or blood clots. The medication may also be unsuitable if you have severe diabetes, blood vessel damage, liver disease or high blood pressure.
Does Bimizza Cause Weight Gain?
Yes, you may find that you gain weight when you start taking Bimizza. Generally this is temporary and is linked to water retention rather than fat gain. If you’re concerned about gaining weight, or about any other symptoms you experience when taking Bimizza, speak to a member of our team.
Where Can I Buy Bimizza Online?
Bimizza is only available on prescription in the UK. This is because the medication isn’t suitable for everyone, so it’s important you speak to a medical professional to ensure the contraceptive pill is right for you. Once you have a prescription, you can order the medication online via The Independent Pharmacy.
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