Cerazette

What are the benefits of using Cerazette?

Cerazette is a progestogen-only pill. It doesn't contain any oestrogen, which may make it more suitable for women who tend to develop side effects when using dual contraceptives. Cerazette pills may be prescribed as an alternative to the combined pill, which breastfeeding women and older women who smoke are not advised to use. Unlike other mini-pills, Cerazette pills prevent ovulation, which makes it just as effective as a combined contraceptive. When clinically tested, this contraceptive helped to reduce severe period pain in 94% of participants, which again makes it unique amongst mini-pills.

How does it work?

Many women prefer to use contraceptive pills because they stop ovulation, something which most progestogen-only pills don't do. Cerazette pills are an exception to this, as its active ingredient, desogestrel, works in much the same way as the dual ingredients in the combined pill, convincing the body that ovulation has already happened so an egg is not released. Cerazette then prevents the womb lining from thickening so that an egg can't easily attach itself to it and develop, in the rare instance that ovulation might occur. The mini-pill's hormonal effect will also keep sperm away from the womb by thickening the cervical fluid.

Who can take it?

Most women over the age of 18 can use Cerazette, however, you should not use it if you are pregnant or are allergic to dosogestrel. You may also not be able to use it if you have or have had thrombosis, breast cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, liver, heart or kidney problems, or jaundice. It is important that you mention any health problems or medications you are taking in as much detail as possible when you take your online consultation, to ensure it is safe for you to take any kind of medication.

How do you take Cerazette?

Cerazette pills come in calendar strips, each containing 28 pills. To ensure that you are fully protected against falling pregnant, you should take the first pill on the first day of your period. After you've taken the first pill, Cerazette should be taken once a day, at the same time every day, without any breaks between calendar strips.

What are the side effects?

Cerazette is a convenient way of preventing pregnancy for many women and although it is very well tolerated, some women may experience side effects while taking it. The most common side effects are changes in mood, decreased sex drive (libido), nausea, acne, headaches, breast pain, irregular or no periods and minor weight gain. When using an oral contraceptive for the first time, some women may experience some mild side effects during their adjustment period, whilst their body gets used to the hormones.

Ordering Cerazette pills online

OnlineClinic offers you a safe way to order your contraceptives online. As part of our ordering process we offer an online consultation service so that we can ensure Cerazette is right for you. If your consultation is approved, our doctor will issue a prescription and our pharmacy will dispense your treatment via free overnight delivery.