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Femodene is a combined oral contraceptive pill to stop you getting pregnant.

This contraceptive contains two types of female sex hormones, oestrogen, and progestogen. These hormones stop you getting pregnant by working in three ways:

• by preventing an egg being released from your ovaries
• by making the fluid (mucus) in your cervix thicker, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb
• by preventing the lining of your womb thickening enough for an egg to grow in it.

Femodene is a 21-day Pill – you take one each day for 21 days, followed by 7 days when you take no pills.

• What are the side effects of the Contraceptive Pill?

  While side effects are usually uncommon and mild in nature, it is best to be aware of any that may occur. Some of the most common side effects include mood swings headaches nausea breast tenderness For a full list of side effects and more information, you can read the NHS Choices site on contraception.

• What are the Advantages of the Combined Oral Contraceptive?

  • Can reduce the risk of some cancers
  • Can improve acne symptoms (Dianette)
  • Can reduce menopausal symptoms

• What are the disadvantages of the Combined Oral Contraceptive?

  • Can cause headaches, breast tenderness and mood changes
  • Can increase blood pressure
  • Can experience breakthrough bleeding

• What are the advantages of the Progesterone only contraceptive?

  • Reduced likelihood of side effects associated with combined pill
  • Can be used during breastfeeding
  • Can help with premenstrual symptoms

• What are the disadvantages of the Progesterone only contraceptive?

  • Can cause irregular periods
  • Can cause periods to be more frequent, or stop altogether.
  • Must be taken at the same time each day

• Which pill is right for me?

  Prescribers will take a thorough medical history before choosing the right contraceptive pill for you. For most people, the combined contraceptive pill works best. For those who are over 35, smoke, suffer from migraine or have other risk factors your doctor will look into, the Progesterone-only pill may be more suitable.

• Am I protected straight away?

  Some pills, if taken correctly, will provide protection immediately, while others take time to provide contraceptive cover. Refer to your patient information leaflet to find out when you are protected on your pill.

• Do I still need to use a condom?

  Although you will be covered against pregnancy with the pill, it is always advised to use a condom. This is to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted disease such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea.

• I forgot to take my pill – what should I do?

  You should always take your pill around the same time each day to ensure maximum contraceptive cover. Different pills vary in the amount of time you can delay your dose. Always refer to your prescribed medication’s patient information leaflet to find more detailed information relating to missed doses.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

Do not use Femodene:

• If you have ever had liver tumors
• If you have ever had a severe liver disease, and you have been told by your doctor that your liver function test results are not yet back to normal
• If you have or have ever had breast cancer
• If you have (or have ever had) a type of migraine called ‘migraine with aura’
• If you have any of the following diseases that may increase your risk of a clot in the arteries:
  - severe diabetes with blood vessel damage
  - very high blood pressure
  - a very high level of fat in the blood (cholesterol or triglycerides)
  - a condition is known as hyperhomocysteinaemia
• If you have (or have ever had) angina pectoris (a condition that causes severe chest pain and may be the first sign of a heart attack) or transient ischaemic attack (TIA – temporary stroke symptoms)
• If you have ever had a heart attack or stroke
• If you need an operation or if you are off your feet for a long time
• If you know you have a disorder affecting your blood clotting – for instance, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, antithrombin-III deficiency, Factor V Leiden or antiphospholipid antibodies
• If you have (or have ever had) a blood clot in a blood vessel of your legs (deep vein thrombosis, DVT), your lungs (pulmonary embolus, PE) or other organs
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in Femodene.

Do not use Femodene if you have hepatitis C and are taking the medicinal products containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir.