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What is Cerazette used for?
Cerazette is used to prevent pregnancy.
There are 2 main kinds of hormone contraceptive.
- The combined pill, "The Pill", which contains 2 types of female sex hormone, an
oestrogen and a progestogen.
- The progestogen-only pill, POP or mini-pill, which doesn't contain an oestrogen.
Cerazette is a progestogen-only-pill (POP), or a mini-pill. Cerazette contains a
small amount of one type of female sex hormone, the progestogen desogestrel. Most
POPs or minipills work mainly by preventing the sperm cells from entering the womb
but they do not always prevent the egg cell from ripening, which is the main way
that combined pills work.
Cerazette is different from other mini-pills in having a dose that in most cases
prevents the egg cell from ripening. As a result, Cerazette is a highly effective
contraceptive. In contrast to the combined
pill, Cerazette can be used by women who do not tolerate oestrogens and by women
who are breast feeding.
A disadvantage is that vaginal bleeding may occur at irregular intervals during
the use of Cerazette. On the other hand you may not have any bleeding at all.
Cerazette Side Effects
Like all medicines, Cerazette can cause side effects, although not everybody gets
them.
Tell your doctor if you notice any unwanted Cerazette side effects, especially if
severe or persistent.
Vaginal bleeding may occur at irregular intervals while using Cerazette. This may
be just slight staining which may not even require a pad, or heavier bleeding, which
looks rather like a scanty period. You may need to use tampons or sanitary towels.
You may also not have any bleeding at all. Irregular bleeding is not a sign that
Cerazette is not working. In general, you need not take any action; just continue
to take Cerazette. If bleeding is heavy or prolonged you should consult your doctor.
You should consult the full list of side effects for Cerazette on the patient information
leaflet provided with your treatment. Details of this can also be found here.