Norgeston Contraceptive Pill

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Norgeston is an oral contraceptive pill, otherwise known as the mini pill or POP, that works to prevent pregnancy. Norgeston contains a type of female sex hormone called a progestogen.

Like other hormonal contraceptives, it won’t protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). To protect yourself from both STDs and pregnancy, you must also use a barrier method, such as a condom. 

How Norgeston works

Norgeston contains the hormone progesterone, which stops you from getting pregnant.

It works in three ways: it thickens the fluid (mucus) in your cervix, making it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb; it prevents the lining of your womb from thickening enough for an egg to grow in it; and, in some women, it also stops the ovary from releasing an egg each month (ovulation). 

Directions

Always take Norgeston exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. You must take Norgeston every day for 35 days; each strip of Norgeston comes with 35 pills, marked with the day of the week. 

Take your pill at the same time every day, ensuring that you are never more than three hours late with a pill otherwise, the contraceptive protection may be lost.

Start by taking a pill marked with the correct day of the week, then follow the direction of the arrows on the strip. Take one pill each day until you have finished all 35 pills. Swallow each pill whole, with water if necessary. Do not chew the pill. Then start your next strip the very next day after finishing the previous pack, again taking a pill marked with the day of the week. 

Always start the new strip on time. You will be taking pills through your periods, and there must be no break between packs. As long as you have taken Norgeston correctly, you will always start each new strip on the same day of the week. 

If you have missed a pill, lost a pill or have had a bout of diarrhoea or vomiting, please refer to the patient information leaflet for advice, as you may not be fully protected against pregnancy.

Starting Norgeston as a new user or starting the pill again after a break 

It’s best to take your first Norgeston pill on the first day of your next period. Another method of contraception will not be required. 

Changing to Norgeston from another hormonal contraceptive

If you are currently on a combined oral contraceptive, vaginal ring or patch or if you have correctly and consistently used the previously combined pill, start taking Norgeston the day after your last active pill (discarding the placebo pills or disregarding the pill-free interval). 

If a vaginal ring or transdermal patch has been used correctly and consistently before the switch, start using Norgeston on the day of removal of the last vaginal ring or transdermal patch of a cycle pack, disregarding the hormone-free interval. Another method of contraception will not be required.

If you are changing from another progestogen-only pill (POP or mini pill), you can start taking Norgeston at any time without the loss of contraceptive protection. If you are changing from a progestogen-only parenteral method (implant, injection), additional non-hormonal contraceptive protection (e.g. a condom) is not required if you start exactly when the next implant or injection is due.

Starting Norgeston after a miscarriage or abortion 

If you have had a miscarriage or an abortion, you should speak to your healthcare provider for advice before taking Norgeston. 

Contraception after having a baby

If you have just had a baby, your healthcare provider will advise you to start taking Norgeston immediately after delivery. If you start taking Norgeston later than this, you should use another method of contraception, such as a condom, for the first 7 days of taking the pill. 

If you have already had intercourse, then you should exclude the possibility of pregnancy before starting Norgeston or wait until you have your first period. If you have just had a baby and you are breastfeeding, please speak to your healthcare provider for advice.

Side effects

Like all products, Norgeston may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Side effects may include: 

• Bleeding and spotting between your periods
• No periods
• Allergic reactions, including wheezing, rash or reddened skin
• Depressive moods
• Loss of interest in sex
• Headaches or migraine
• Dizziness
• Feeling sick or being sick 
• Putting on weight or losing weight

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.

The pill can increase your risk of problems such as blood clots and breast cancer, with the risk of a blood clot higher during your first year of taking it. Still, these are both very rare.

Some women using hormonal contraceptives, including Norgeston, have reported depression or depressed mood. Depression can be serious and may sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts. 

If you experience mood changes and depressive symptoms, contact your healthcare provider for advice as soon as possible.

For further information on any potential serious side effects, please refer to the patient information leaflet.

Warnings

Norgeston may be unsuitable for certain people. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your healthcare provider before taking Norgeston. Do not take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have ever had a severe liver disease and have been told by your doctor that your liver function test results are not yet back to normal
• You have ever had liver tumours
• You have cancer affected by sex hormones–such as current or history of breast cancer
• You have vaginal bleeding that has not been explained by your doctor
• You have ever had a problem with your blood circulation. This includes a blood clot (thrombosis) in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), lungs (pulmonary embolism), heart (heart attack), brain (stroke) or any other parts of the body 
• You have severe diabetes with changes to the blood vessels

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if: 

• You have diabetes
• You have ever had a pregnancy develop outside the womb (an ectopic pregnancy) or one of your fallopian tubes is missing 
• You have ovarian cysts
• You have ever suffered from yellowing of the skin (jaundice) 
• You have ever suffered from persistent itching (pruritus)
• You have brown patches on your face or body (chloasma)

Using/taking other medicines

If you ever need to take another medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription, at the same time as being on the pill, always tell your healthcare provider that you’re taking Norgeston. 

Some medicines can stop Norgeston from working properly and cause unexpected bleeding, such as:

• Some medicines used to treat epilepsy
• Some medicines used to treat HIV and hepatitis C virus infections (protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors)
• Some medicines used to treat serious vomiting (e.g. aprepitant)
• Medicines used to treat high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs (e.g. bosentan)
• Some medicines used to treat certain heart diseases, high blood pressure (e.g verapamil, diltiazem)
• Griseofulvin (an anti-fungal medicine)
• Certain antibiotics 
• Certain sedatives (called barbiturates)
• St. John’s Wort (a herbal remedy)
• Grapefruit juice

Age restrictions 

We are unable to offer this product to anyone under the age of 18 from our clinic.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take this product if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must always ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new product.  Progestogen-only pills like Norgeston have not been shown to have any detrimental effect on breast milk or the growth or development of a healthy baby.

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

Ensure you speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.