Cilest

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Product Info

Cilest is an oral contraceptive combined pill which can be taken on the first day of your period to immediately provide almost 100% protection against unwanted pregnancies. It has also been shown to help reduce heavy or painful periods.

The two active ingredients are artificial oestrogen (ethinylestradiol) and progestogen (norgestimate), which together work to prevent pregnancy from occurring. The cervical mucus (at the neck of the cervix) thickens to stop sperm from entering, the womb lining is made thinner so an egg cannot attach itself and, most importantly, the egg is not released from the ovaries.

Benefits of Cilest

Cilest contraceptive pills are often prescribed to women who suffer from heavy or painful periods as it has been known to alleviate these problems. Apart from that the contraceptive can be taken on the first day of your period and give immediate protection.

Side effects and risks

Cilest is a prescription medication which means it does have some potential side effects. As with most other contraceptives, these tend to be mild when experienced and may even disappear over time as the hormones balance themselves out within the system. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, headaches, breast tenderness, weight changes and vaginal thrush.

Cilest shouldn’t be used if you suffer from circulation problems, heart or liver complications or hypertension. It’s also not advised as birth control for women who are breastfeeding or are pregnant.

How to take Cilest birth control pills

As a monophasic pill, meaning it contains the same amount of hormones throughout the month, it should be taken every day for 21 days. Following this there will be a seven day break – it’s important to remember to try and take the tablet at approximately the same time every day to maximise effectiveness.

Cilest pills should be taken on the first day of your period to provide immediate protection. However it can also be taken up the fifth day, but its recommended that a further contraceptive, like condoms, are used for seven days.