We usually advise starting your first pill packet when you have a period. The instructions that come in the packet will tell you exactly how to take it. With some pills you start with a hormone …

Sep 16, 2024 · What is the combined oral contraceptive pill? The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill is often just called 'the pill'. It contains two hormones - an oestrogen and a …

• On the 8th day start the next packet (even if you are bleeding). This will mean you will always start your new packet of pills on the same day of the week. Shortened hormone / Pill-free …

Take one pill every day for 21 days (this is the amount of pills in one strip, you will have three strips in each packet). Start on the first or second day of your period, or you may be advised to …

Take one pill a day for at least 21 days or 1 packet. Start on the 1st or 2nd day of your period or as instructed by your doctor/nurse. When you bleed for 3-4 days, have a 4 day pill free interval …

There are 2 main ways to take the combined pill (also called the pill). You take the everyday (ED) pill every day. Each packet comes with dummy pills that do not contain any hormones. These …

In Australia, most Pill packets contain either: How does it work? The two hormones work together to prevent pregnancy mainly by stopping the ovaries from releasing an egg each month. The …

New recommendations suggest no more than a 4 day break. • Taking the pill for longer periods without a break is safe and reliable. What are the benefits for me? • This way of taking the pill …

Pills containing levonorgestrel or norethisterone in combination with ethinyloestradiol 35 microgram or less are considered first-line. They are effective if taken correctly, have a …

Take your combined pill continuously for 3 months (using 3 pill blister packs) without a break, after which you have a 4 day break and get a drug withdrawal bleed. You then use the method …