What is Synphase?

Synphase is one of a group of medicines called combined oral contraceptives or “the Pill” for short. Synphase contains two hormones, a progestogen hormone called norethisterone and an oestrogen hormone called ethinylestradiol. These two hormones act together to prevent a pregnancy from occurring.

What is the difference between desogestrel and levonorgestrel?

Results: Desogestrel (150 micrograms/day) did not change serum total triglyceride concentration, whereas levonorgestrel (150 micrograms/day) decreased it. Except for monophasic ethinyloestradiol plus levonorgestrel, the oestrogen-containing combinations increased serum triglyceride level.

What’s the difference between Levest and microgynon?

Microgynon 30 is the most commonly prescribed COC pill brand and it contains 30 micrograms of ethinylestradiol and 150 micrograms of levonorgestrel. However Levest, Ovranette and Rigevidon also contain the same hormones and the same doses.

When do I start taking Norimin pill?

Starting a hormonal contraceptive for the first time. To begin Norimin 28 Day, take your first tablet on the first day of your next period, that is, the day your bleeding starts. Take your first tablet from the top row of the green section of the strip (i.e. the section which contains all the blue tablets).

How do you take TriRegol?

TriRegol tablets must be taken in the order specified on the pack, starting with the pink tablet marked ‘1’. One tablet is taken every day for 21 days and you then have a seven day break from pill-taking.

Is Logynon a good pill?

Logynon is a 21-day pill – you take one each day for 21 days, followed by 7 days when you take no pills. The benefits of taking the Pill include: it is one of the most reliable reversible methods of contraception if used correctly. it doesn’t interrupt sex.

What are the side effects of Logynon?

Possible side effects of Logynon

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Abdominal pain.
• Headache/migraine.
• Breast tenderness and enlargement.
• Weight changes.
• Retention of water in the body tissues (fluid retention).
• Vaginal thrush (candidiasis).
• Change in menstrual bleeding, usually lighter periods or sometimes stopping of periods.

Is levonorgestrel the same as progesterone?

Levonorgestrel is a progestogen. It is not progesterone.

How often do you have to take synphase tablets?

Synphase tablets must be taken in the order specified on the pack, starting with the blue tablet marked ‘1’. One tablet is taken every day for 21 days and you then have a seven day break from pill-taking.

What are the active ingredients in the synphase pill?

Synphase tablets are a type of hormonal contraception commonly known as ‘the pill’ or combined oral contraceptive pill. Synphase tablets contain two active ingredients, ethinylestradiol and norethisterone.

How does synphase work as an oral contraceptive?

Combined oral contraceptives like Synphase work by over-riding the normal menstrual cycle. In a woman’s normal menstrual cycle, levels of the sex hormones change throughout each month. The hormones cause an egg to be released from the ovaries (ovulation) and prepare the lining of the womb for a possible pregnancy.