Microgynon - HH

Description Microgynon is a combined contraceptive pill that offers up to 99% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. A trusted, branded combined contraceptive pill renowned for its reliability and effectiveness when taken correctly. Description Directions The most common way to take Microgynon is to take 1 pill daily for 21 days, then have a 7-day break before starting the next pack. During this break, you’re likely to have a withdrawal bleed. This is like a period but usually lighter and shorter. Directions Warnings Like all medicines, Microgynon 30 can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you get any side effects, particularly if severe and persistent, or have any changes to your health that you think may be due to Microgynon 30, please talk to your doctor. An increased risk of blood clots in the veins (venous thromboembolism (VTE)) or blood clots in the arteries (arterial thromboembolism (ATE)) is present for all women using combined hormonal contraceptives. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or family planning nurse if you are worried about any side effects which you think may be due to Microgynon 30. Serious side effects - see a doctor straight away: Rare side effects (between 1 and 10 in every 10,000 users may be affected) • harmful blood clots in a vein or artery for example: o in a leg or foot (i.e. DVT) o in a lung (i.e. PE) • heart attack • stroke • mini-stroke or temporary stroke-like symptoms, known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) • blood clots in the liver, stomach/intestine, kidneys or eye Signs of a blood clot The chance of having a blood clot may be higher if you have any other conditions that increase this risk. Contact 111 immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms of a blood clot: • throbbing pain or cramping in the leg or arm • cramping pain, swelling, redness, or warmth in the skin on the leg or arm • a sudden, sharp chest pain and breathlessness • coughing up blood Signs of a severe allergic reaction: • swelling of the hands, face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat. A swollen tongue/throat may lead to difficulty swallowing and breathing • a red bumpy rash (hives) and itching • sudden dizziness or severe confusion • loss of consciousness Signs of breast cancer include: • dimpling of the skin • changes in the nipple • any lumps you can see or feel Signs of cancer of the cervix include: • vaginal discharge that smells and/or contains blood • unusual vaginal bleeding • pelvic pain • painful sex Signs of severe liver problems include: • severe pain in your upper abdomen • yellow skin or eyes (jaundice) • inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) • significant itching across the body If you experience any of these side effects, see a doctor straight away. You may need to stop taking Microgynon 30. Less serious side effects Common side effects (between 100 and 1000 in every 10,000 users may be affected) • feeling sick • stomach ache • putting on weight • headaches • depressive moods or mood swings • sore or painful breasts Uncommon side effects (between 10 and 100 in every 10,000 users may be affected) • being sick and stomach upsets • fluid retention • migraine • loss of interest in sex • breast enlargement • skin rash, which may be itchy Rare side effects (between 1 and 10 in every 10,000 users may be affected) • poor tolerance of contact lenses • losing weight • increase of interest in sex • vaginal or breast discharge Other side effects reported include: • Bleeding and spotting between your periods can sometimes occur for the first few months but this usually stops once your body has adjusted to Microgynon 30. If it continues, becomes heavy, or starts again, contact your doctor. • Chloasma (yellow brown patches on the skin). This may happen even if you have been using Microgynon 30 for a number of months. Chloasma may be reduced by avoiding too much sunlight and/or UV lamps. • Occurrence or deterioration of the movement disorder chorea. • Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. • Conditions that may worsen during pregnancy or previous use of the pill: - yellowing of the skin (jaundice) - persistent itching (pruritus) - kidney or liver problems - gall stones - certain rare medical conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus - blister-like rash (herpes gestationis) whilst pregnant - an inherited form of deafness (otosclerosis) - a personal or family history of a form of sickle cell disease - an inherited disease called porphyria - cancer of the cervix Tell your doctor, pharmacist or family planning nurse if you are worried about any side effects which you think may be due to Microgynon 30. Also tell them if any existing conditions get worse while you are taking Microgynon 30. Bleeding between periods should not last long. A few women have a little unexpected bleeding or spotting while they are taking Microgynon 30, especially during the first few months. Normally, this bleeding is nothing to worry about and will stop after a day or two. Keep taking