There are also long-acting contraceptives available through your GP or family planning clinic, including implants, the coil and injectable contraception. Online Doctor Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-1pm. Contact us. By clicking submit you agree to our privacy policy and terms and conditions. Click and collect in as little as 60 mins Choose collection at checkout and you can usually collect your treatment in as little as 1 hour from your local LloydsPharmacy. Men's health Main menu Men's health Erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction subscriptions Hair loss Premature ejaculation.
Customer services Phone: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-1pm. Take daily for 21 days, with a 7-day break alternatives possible Lower dose of oestrogen can cause fewer side effects Needs yearly weight and blood pressure checks. Loestrin 20 Loestrin 20 is a low-dose combined contraceptive pill. Pack size. Collection and delivery info.
Request treatment Returning patient? What our patients say Trustpilot. Keeping you safe when you visit our pharmacies. About Loestrin 20 How to take Loestrin 20 Most women choose to take 1 pill daily for 21 days, then have a 4 or 7-day break before starting the next pack. You can also take Loestrin 20 as follows: Tricycling: Take 1 pill daily for 9 weeks without a break.
After 9 weeks 3 packs of pills take a 4 or 7 day break and then start the cycle again. The pill can slightly increase the risk of developing breast cancer and cervical cancer. It can also decrease the risk of developing womb uterus cancer , ovarian cancer and bowel cancer.
However, 10 years after you stop taking the pill, your risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer goes back to normal. Contraception is free to everyone through the NHS. Places where you can get contraception include:. Find a sexual health clinic. If you need contraception, call your GP surgery or a sexual health clinic as soon as possible. Only go in person if you're told to. It can take longer to get contraception at the moment and some types are not widely available.
You may only be able to get the combined pill if you've had your blood pressure and weight checked in the last 12 months.
If you cannot get the combined pill, you may be advised to use the progestogen-only pill or condoms for now. If you want advice about changing your contraceptive pill, you can visit a GP, contraceptive nurse sometimes called a family planning nurse , or sexual health clinic. You should not have a break between different packs, so you will usually be advised to start the new pill immediately or wait until the day after you take the last of your old pills. You may also be advised to use alternative methods of contraception during the changeover, as the new pill may take a short time to take effect.
Contraception services are free and confidential, including for people under the age of If you're under 16 and want contraception, the doctor, nurse or pharmacist will not tell your parents or carer as long as they believe you fully understand the information you're given and your decisions.
Doctors and nurses work under strict guidelines when dealing with people under They'll encourage you to consider telling your parents, but they will not make you.
The only time that a professional might want to tell someone else is if they believe you're at risk of harm, such as abuse. The risk would need to be serious, and they would usually discuss this with you first. Page last reviewed: 1 July Next review due: 1 July Combined pill - Your contraception guide Secondary navigation Getting started How does the female condom work?
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Things to consider Age, health, lifestyle, side effects How effective is contraception at preventing pregnancy? Combined pill Progestogen-only pill Natural family planning fertility awareness. Condoms Female condoms Diaphragm or cap. Condoms Female condoms.
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The Positives It gives you better contraceptive protection than regular use It lets you control your period. You can choose when you have your period, if you decide to have it at all It can help people who have long, heavy or painful periods Not having a monthly period can help people who suffer from endometriosis or anaemia.
Talk to your doctor or nurse about this option. This usually goes back to normal over time as your body gets used to the change. Some people find they begin spotting after a few months, in which case they take the inactive pills and have a period. Learn more about the side effects, suitability, and how the pill works. Or read our FAQs about ordering contraception from Fettle. We use cookies, but in a good way.
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