What is Microgynon?
Microgynon is one of the longest used and best investigated antibaby pills. It contains the active compound combination from the gestagen Levonorgestrel and the estrogen ethinylestradiol.
Levonorgestrel belongs to the second generation of gestagens and is considered one of the safest gestagens in terms of risk of thrombosis. Microgynon is often used as a reference preparation for comparative studies.
The Pearl index is about 0.1-0.9 when used correctly.
Active Ingredients & Mechanism of Action
Active ingredient: Levonorgestrel 0,15 mg, Ethinylestradiol 0,03 mg
Microgynon works through the three classic mechanisms:
Ovulation inhibition: The hormones prevent ovulation by suppressing gonadotropin release.
Zervixschleim: Thickening of the cervical gland as barrier for sperm.
Endometrium: Change of cervical mucosa.
Levonorgestrel has no antiandrogenic effect – it therefore does not help against acne or excessive hair.
Who is it suitable for?
Microgynon is suitable for:
- Women wishing a proven, well-examined pill
- Women who value low risk of thrombosis
- Women without androgenic problems (Akne, Hirsutism)
- Women seeking a cost-effective option
More suitable for:
- Acne or fatty skin (can deteriorate)
- Reinforced body hair
- A tendency to androgenic side effects
Available Dosages
Inactive content:
- Levonorgestrel: 0.15 mg
- Ethinylestradiol: 0.03 mg (30 micrograms)
Varians:
- Microgynon 30 (as above)
- Microgynon 21+7 (with 7 placebotables)
Packages:
- 21 tablets (1 cycle)
- 3 x 21 tablets
- 6 x 21 tablets
How to Take
Standard consumption: 21 days a tablet daily, 7 days break.
With placebotables (21+7): Take 28 days throughout, including 7 non-active tablets.
Time: Every day at the same time, with water.
Forget tablet:
- Up to 12 hours: increase, protection remains
- Over 12 hours: Descent + 7 days condom
Contraindications
Notes:
- thromboses (currently or in prehistory)
- Heavy cardiovascular diseases
- Migraine with aura
- Heavy liver disease
- Hormone-dependent tumors
- Inexplicable vaginal bleeding
- Pregnancy
Preview at:
- Smoking over 35 years
- Overweight
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Familiary thrombosis tendency
Possible Side Effects
**
- Headaches
- nausea
- Breast tensions
- mood swings
- Intermediate bleeding
Occasionally:
- Weight gain
- Libido changes
- Acne (can occur or deteriorate)
Selten:
- Thromboembolia (lowest risk among combination pills)
**Positive Low risk of thrombosis among the combination pills due to the levonorgestrel.
Interactions
Reduced by:
- Antiepileptic
- Rifampicin
- HIV drugs
- St. John's wort
No relevant influence:
- Common antibiotics
- Paracetamol, ibuprofen
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Microgynon right for you?
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Important Notice
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