Marvelon

Marvelon is a combined oral contraceptive pill. Marvelon contains two active ingredients: ethinylestradiol 30 mcg and desogestrel 150 mcg. These are synthetic versions of the female reproductive hormones oestrogen and progesterone, which women naturally produce in their ovaries.

MarvelonPrices from £27.95 for 3 months supply

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How it works

Marvelon works by overriding the natural female cycle.

The combination of oestrogen and progesterone in Marvelon inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus to impede sperm motility and thins the womb lining to make it less able to nurture a fertilised egg.

Taking Marvelon

Marvelon is a monophasic pill, which means all of the tablets contained in the blister pack have the same dose of hormones.

It is usually taken every day for 21 days at about the same time every day, and then followed by 7 Pill free days. You should begin a new blister pack after your Pill-free week.

Further information

Marvelon does not protect against sexually transmitted infection. Even if you are taking the pill to protect against unwanted pregnancy, you should always use a barrier method with a new partner until you have both been tested and cleared for STIs.

Other medications - such as antibiotics, the weight loss pill Xenical, and the emergency oral contraceptive pill – can decrease the effectiveness of Marvelon. It is important you speak to your doctor about how any medicines you are prescribed may affect your contraceptive pill.

Manufacturer: Organon

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients: Mercilon

Reviews for Marvelon

My experience with Marvelon

Reviewed by Laris on 4 April, 2013.

I have to admit, I began taking this pill at 16 and have never had any problems with it. My moods were fine, my body weight stable, skin was great and I always felt safe/protected on it. Unfortunately, as I migraine sufferer I had to stop taking it and have been disappointed to struggle using other methods ever since. Would definitely recommend Marvalon.

Marvelon is not marvelous

Reviewed by Becks on 6 February, 2012.

Without a shodow of a doubt the worst hormonal feelins imaginable.. AVOID

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