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Progestogen-only Pill 6-7
- Contains just one hormone, progestogen & no oestrogen and protects against pregnancy by thickening the mucus in the cervix, which stops sperm reaching an egg
- Stop ovulation and prevent fertilisation
- Can be up to 99% effective when taken at the same time every day
- If you forget to take your POP pill within 12 hours, it may not be effective
- Other POPs have a 3hour missed pill window, please refer to the patient information leaflet contained inside your pill packet
- Taken consistently for 28 days with no pill-free break
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill 1-5
- Contain a combination of two hormones, oestrogen & progestogen and protects against pregnancy by preventing ovulation or the release of an egg each month
- Can be up to 99% effective when taken correctly and consistently
- If you forget to take your pill within 12 hours it may not be effective
References:
- Cilique SPC
- Elvina SPC
- Elvinette SPC
- Ovreena SPC
- Violite SPC
- Azalia SPC
- Cerazette SPC
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