{"id":7920,"date":"2018-11-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go.simpleonlinepharmacy.co.uk\/uncategorized\/https-www-simpleonlinepharmacy-co-uk-health-advice-is-rigevidon-safe\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T17:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:25:19","slug":"is-rigevidon-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simpleonlinepharmacy.co.uk\/health-advice\/contraceptive-birth-control\/is-rigevidon-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Rigevidon safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are many different brands of combined contraceptives, and most women can find one that is right for them. Rigevidon<\/a> is one of the most commonly prescribed combined contraceptives and is no different in terms of hormone concentrations from Microgynon<\/a>, among other commonly prescribed brands. While it is important to be aware of the risks of taking combined contraceptives, it is equally important that these risks be considered with appropriate perspective.<\/p>\n\n

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What is the link between combined contraceptive medication and blood clots?<\/h2>\n\n

The hormone oestrogen is a known clotting factor in women. While men are statistically more likely to develop a blood clot, women are more at risk during pregnancy due to the increased level of oestrogen responsible for sustaining the pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n

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Combined contraceptive medications work by overriding your menstrual cycle and preventing ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovaries). They contain synthetic forms of oestrogen and progesterone: the oestrogen prevents ovulation from occurring, while the progesterone works by thickening the mucus lining around the uterus to stop sperm from entering and encountering an egg, and thinning the uterus lining to prevent a fertilised egg from implanting. Combined contraceptive brands such as Cilest contain a slightly higher amount of oestrogen than Rigevidon and Microgynon, which helps prevent the occurrence of breakthrough bleeding.<\/a><\/p>\n\n

It is the oestrogen in the combined pill which is linked to the increased risk of blood clots, a risk which varies according to the particular type of synthetic, its concentration and any other risk factors the patient may have. In a year of taking combined contraceptive medication, the risk of developing a blood clot ranges from 5 to 12 women in 10,000 compared to 2 in 10,000 women not taking the medication being at risk. To give some perspective, it is of note that the risk of developing a blood clot during pregnancy is far greater than the risk associated with taking combined contraceptives.<\/p>\n\n

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Is it safe to take combined contraceptive medication?<\/h2>\n\n

While it is important to be aware of the risks when taking combined contraceptives, they remain a safe and reliable form of contraception. Alongside being 99% effective against pregnancy when used correctly, combined contraceptives are used to help alleviate a number of other health issues, such as heavy periods, painful cramps and acne<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Of course, every person is different and reacts to medications in different ways, particularly hormonal ones. A doctor will be able to advise you on which type of pill is right for you, or on whether you should be taking combined contraceptives at all. To reduce the risk of serious health complications, a doctor will take into account the following factors before prescribing combined contraceptive medication:<\/p>\n\n