Microgynon

Microgynon 30 belongs to a group of medicines called combined pills (oral contraceptive pills) that contain 2 types of female hormones: estrogen and progestogen. These hormones prevent pregnancy in 3 ways: by preventing release of an egg from the ovaries, thickening the discharge from the cervix which makes it more difficult for sperm to penetrate the womb and preventing thickening of the lining of the womb required for implantation of the egg.

 

As with any medicine, use of Microgynon 30 may cause side effects in some users. Do not be alarmed when reading the list of side effects. You may not suffer from any of them. If you have one or more of the side effects, especially if it is severe or prolonged, or if there is a change in your health that you think can be related to Microgynon 30, inform your doctor. An increased risk of blood clots in the veins (venous thromboembolism [VTE]) or blood clots in the arteries (arterial thromboembolism [ATE]) exists in all women taking combined hormonal contraceptives.

Serious side effects: harmful blood clots in a vein or artery, allergic reaction, breast or cervical cancer

Common side effects(box): headache, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, tender breasts

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