Is Cerazette a good contraceptive pill?
Cerazette is different from most POPs in having a dose that in most cases prevents the egg cell from ripening. As a result, Cerazette is a highly effective contraceptive. In contrast to the combined pill, Cerazette can be used by women who do not tolerate oestrogens and by women who are breast feeding.
Where can I get the mini pill for free?
You can get free contraception and condoms from:
- most GP surgeries (talk to your GP or practice nurse)
- community contraceptive clinics.
- some genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics.
- sexual health clinics (these offer contraceptive and STI testing services)
- some young people’s services.
Is Cerazette a 3 hour pill?
Disadvantages of the progestogen-only pill Must be taken the same time every day. Cerazette and the generic form, Cerelle, have a 12-hour window and other pills have a three-hour window. Your periods may change in a way that does not suit you.
How do I take Cerazette for the first time?
How to take Cerazette. First, decide what time of day you’re going to take your pill. Then, take one Cerazette pill every day, at that same time each day. When you finish a pack start the next pack straight away without having a break.
How quickly does cerazette work?
If you start it on day 1 to 5 of your menstrual cycle (the first 5 days of your period), it’ll work straight away and you’ll be protected against pregnancy.
Is Cerazette a mini pill?
Cerazette is a form of progestogen-only mini pill. Its active ingredient is desogestrel, which is a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone. Cerazette is prescribed to sexually active women who do not want to get pregnant.
Is Cerazette a 3 hour or 12-hour pill?
How quickly does Cerazette work?
Are Cerelle and Cerazette the same?
Cerelle® and Cerazette® are both types of the progestogen only pill (also known as the ‘mini pill’). They contain the same amount of the hormone and have exactly the same effects on the body. The name on the packet of a medication is often a brand name given by the manufacturer.
How can I buy Cerazette?
Can I buy Cerazette online? You can request and pay for a Cerazette prescription online. As this pill is a prescription-only medication, even if you are using an online doctor, you will need a prescription from a clinician before you can buy Cerazette online.
What kind of pill is Cerazette?
Cerazette is a progestogen-only-pill (POP). Cerazette contains a small amount of one type of female sex hormone, the progestogen desogestrel. Most POPs work primarily by preventing the sperm cells from entering the womb but they do not always prevent the egg cell from ripening,…
How much Desogestrel is in a Cerazette tablet?
Cerazette tablets contain desogestrel 75 micrograms. Desogestrel is a synthetic progestogen, similar to the natural progestogen hormones produced by the body. Desogestrel works mainly by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg each month (ovulation).
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Cerazette?
In contrast to the combined pill, Cerazette can be used by women who do not tolerate oestrogens and by women who are breast feeding. A disadvantage is that vaginal bleeding may occur at irregular intervals during the use of Cerazette. On the other hand you may not have any bleeding at all. 2. What you need to know before you take Cerazette
How often should I take Cerazette tablets?
One Cerazette tablet should be taken every day, at the same time each day. With this type of pill you don’t have a break between packs. If you’re more than 12 hours late taking a pill you won’t be protected against pregnancy and you’ll need to use condoms for the next two days. See below.