About the Combined Pill

Below are information about the combined pill. The combined pill is an easy way to contraception that can prevent unwanted pregnancy effectively. If taken the combined pill correctly, the chance of getting pregnant whilst  on the combined pill is less than 1%. Read information below about the combined pill before you start taking them.

Who should take the combined pill?

The combined pill is not for everyone. Usually doctors will prescribe the use of the combined pill depending on your examination. You need to tell the doctor about every illness or operations you have had. If you have had the following illnesses in the past or now then you may not be able to take the combined pill.

Illnesses that prevent you from taking the combined pill

• Thrombosis (blood clots) in any vein or artery

   

• a heart abnormality or circulatory disease including raised blood pressure

   

• very severe migraines or focal migraines

   

• breast cancer

   

• disease of the liver or gall bladder

   

• diabetes

   

• unexplained bleeding from your vagina (for example, between periods or after sex)

   

• you smoke and are 35 or older