Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill

What is Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill?

Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill is a contraceptive pill that is used to prevent pregnancy.

Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill is a progesterone-only pill (also known as a POP or “mini-pill”) containing the synthetic hormone. It prevents pregnancy by stopping the female body from ovulating and by making it harder for sperm to reach the egg.

Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill can be an excellent hormonal contraceptive option if you are a woman who can not use products containing oestrogen or if you are currently breastfeeding and looking for a reliable oral contraceptive.

Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill is manufactured by Consilient Health and comes in boxes of 84 tablets.

Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill is a prescription-only medication. You can order Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill online using an online doctor or pharmacy service like The Independent Pharmacy. UK registered doctors will be able to prescribe you this contraceptive pill if you want to start using it.

How does Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill work?

Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill contains one active ingredient called. Active ingredient is a synthetic version of the female sex hormone progesterone.

How effective is Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill?

When taken as directed in the Patient Information Leaflet, Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill is highly effective as a progesterone-only contraceptive pill and prevents pregnancy in around 99% of users.

Periods & bleeding whilst taking Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill

Most women, who take Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill or any other mini-pill, will experience changes to their periods, particularly when they first move to Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill. However, most irregular bleeding will resolve within the first few months.

It is also not uncommon for some women to experience no monthly period for the entire time they take Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill.

If you carry on experiencing constant bleeding, spotting or irregular bleeding after the first few months of taking Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill, or if you are worried at all, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or nurse for advice.

Does Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill cause weight gain?

Weight gain is a more commonly reported side effect of taking Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill, alongside other oral contraceptive pills. However, there is very little evidence to suggest that there is a definite link between the pill and weight gain.

If you are taking Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill or any other hormonal contraceptive and you are worried about your weight, you should discuss this with a doctor or practice nurse.

Does Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill cause acne?

Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill doesn’t cause acne, but it may make existing acne worse for some users.

Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill and other hormonal contraceptive pills may cause some women to experience increased breakouts or spots. This is because the hormone progesterone causes the skin to increase its production of sebum, an oily substance that protects and hydrates your skin. Too much sebum causes pores to become blocked, causing acne problems.

Some women will find that their condition settles after a few months of taking Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill.

If you continue to experience acne breakouts and skin problems and you think they are related to taking Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill, speak to your doctor. They may suggest moving you to alternative methods of contraception, such as a combined contraceptive pill, or non-hormonal contraceptive options.

Coming off Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill

If you decide that you no longer want to take Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill and are not planning on taking any other form of oral contraception, you can stop taking your tablets whenever you choose.

You will no longer be protected against pregnancy and should use a barrier method of contraception such as condoms if you do not want to get pregnant.

If you are coming off Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill and switching to another form of contraception, you should discuss how to do this correctly with a doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

Contraception and contraceptive pill options

There are many different types of contraception available, including both oral birth control and other methods.

Some alternative methods of contraception are:

• The combined pill
• Progesterone-only pills (POPs or mini-pills)
• The implant
• Injection
• Barrier contraceptives such as condoms
• Intrauterine devices (IUD)/ the copper coil
• Intrauterine system (IUS)/ a hormonal coil
• Vaginal rings
• Emergency contraception (not for regular use)

Not all contraceptive methods are suitable for everyone. You can find out more about the benefits and potential negatives of each contraceptive option on the NHS website, or speak to your doctor or a sexual health clinic for more information.