COMBINED PILL PROGESTOGEN ONLY PILL
Side effects are rare.
Your doctor will explain
these to you.
Sometimes the pill does not work, this could be because:
• you have been sick
• had an upset
stomach
• taking other pills
eg: antibiotics
• so you must use
other protection
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PROGESTOGEN ONLY PILL
There are lots of
different kinds of
contraception. This
leaflet talks about the
Pill.
If you want to have This could make your
sex but do not want to periods come at
have a baby you need different times.
to use contraception. You may miss a
period.
You will need to see
your doctor or a You can use this
family planning nurse when you are breast
to get this. feeding.
If you want to have
sex and do not want
to catch a sexually
transmitted disease It is better not to
the man needs to wear smoke if you are
a condom during sex taking the pill.
as well.
1. 6.
COMBINED PILL There are two main kinds of
contraceptive Pill
Talk to your doctor or nurse to find the one
that is best for you.
Can help with:
• bleeding
If you take the pill:
• period pain
• how you feel
This stops you making
eggs that make babies.
It is better not to
smoke if you are
taking the pill.
5. 2.
COMBINED PILL PROGESTOGEN ONLY PILL
[or the mini pill]
Has 2 hormones called Has 1 hormone called
Oestrogen and Progestogen.
Progestogen.
You must take the pill at This stops you making
the same time each day. eggs that make babies.
3. 4.