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Is Cerelle the same as Cerazette NHS?
Cerelle – a generic version of Cerazette which contains the same ingredients and has a 12-hour window.
Is desogestrel pill the same as Cerazette?
Cerazette is a brand name for desogestrel 75 microgram tablets. It can be taken by most women, including breastfeeding mothers, heavy smokers and those with high blood pressure, migraine or a risk of blood clots.
How effective is the mini-pill Cerazette?
Used correctly, Cerazette can be up to 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. However, if you are vomiting or have severe diarrhoea you may not be protected against pregnancy. If this happens, continue to take the pill as usual but use a condom whilst you’re ill.
Do you get your period on Cerazette?
Vaginal bleeding may occur at irregular intervals while using Cerazette. This may be just slight staining which may not even require a pad, or heavier bleeding, which looks rather like a scanty period. You may need to use tampons or sanitary towels. You may also not have any bleeding at all.
What is the best mini pill brand?
One of the exceptions to this rule are Cerazette and Cerelle, which are the most popular brands of mini pill. They offer a 12-hour window in which you can take your pill, so if you suffer from any of the above, Cerazette or Cerelle may be the best pill for you.
Does Cerazette cause depression?
Some women using hormonal contraceptives including Cerazette have reported depression or depressed mood. Depression can be serious and may sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts. If you experience mood changes and depressive symptoms contact your doctor for further medical advice as soon as possible.
Why does Cerazette cause acne?
It is thought that the progestogen-only pill or contraceptive implant can make acne worse. The progestogen-only pill, or mini pill as it is sometimes known, can cause the levels of the ‘male hormones’ to fluctuate. This can then cause oily skin, resulting in acne.
How quickly does Cerazette work?
How long does Cerazette take to work? If you start taking Cerazette between days 1 and 5 of your cycle, you will be protected against pregnancy straight away. If you start taking it after day 6 of your cycle, you will need to use protection for 48 hours before you are protected.
Does Cerazette make you emotional?
Does mini pill help with anxiety?
“Combination oral contraceptives and progesterone-only minipills are usually associated with depression and anxiety more than other options of birth control,” Lakhani says. Between 4 and 10 percent of users report mood problems while on the combined pill. Most people, however, say they’re satisfied with it.
Can mini Pill improve skin?
Can Cerazette make you depressed?
Will I get my period on Cerazette?
Vaginal bleeding may occur at irregular intervals during the use of Cerazette®. This may be just slight staining which may not even require a pad, or heavier bleeding, which looks rather like Page 3 a scanty period and requires sanitary protection. You may also not have any bleeding at all.
Can the pill make you depressed NHS?
Mood-related issues like anxiety and depression are super-common among women on the pill. Almost half of all women who go on the pill stop using it within the first year because of intolerable side effects, and the one most frequently cited is unpleasant changes in mood.