Microgynon 30 ED Pill
- Every Day (ED) combined oral contraceptive pill
- Contains 21 'active pills' and 7 'inactive pills'
- Available as a 3 or 6 month course
What is Microgynon 30 ED?
Microgynon 30 ED (Every Day) is a combined oral contraceptive pill (commonly known as 'the pill'), which is taken by women to stop them from getting pregnant.
You can buy Microgynon 30 ED on prescription.
Each strip contains 28 tablets: 21 'active pills' and 7 'inactive pills'.
This medicine is useful for women who may get their days mixed up when taking a contraceptive pill that requires a 7-day break. You use Microgynon 30 ED once a day without a break. You will take one 'active pill' every day for 21 days, then an 'inactive pill' for the next 7 days.
Why is Microgynon 30 ED prescribed as a contraceptive?
When taken correctly, this combined pill is one of the most reliable reversible methods of contraception.
Taking Microgynon 30 ED comes with various benefits:
- It does not interrupt sex.
- It may help with pre-menstrual symptoms.
- It will normally make your periods lighter, more regular and less painful.
How does Microgynon 30 ED work?
Microgynon 30 ED contains two female sex hormones, oestrogen and progestogen, which work to prevent pregnancy in three ways:
- The prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg.
- They make the mucus in your cervix thicker, making it much harder for sperm to get inside the womb.
- They prevent your womb lining from thickening enough for an egg to be able to grow within it.
Who can take Microgynon 30 ED?
Microgynon 30 ED may not be suitable for you if any of the following apply to you.
Do not take this medication if:
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are over 35 years of age and smoke
- You are over the age of 50
- You suffer from migraines
- You have had cervical cancer
- You have had breast cancer
Speak to your doctor before you take Microgynon 30 ED if:
- You are allergic to this or any other medicine
- You are taking any other medicine
- You have any illnesses not listed here
Can you buy Microgynon 30 ED over the counter?
Microgynon 30 ED is not available to buy over the counter. You must have a prescription to purchase this medication, which will require you to speak to a doctor.
Can you buy Microgynon 30 ED online in the UK?
You can buy Microgynon 30 ED from Medicine Direct once you have had an online consultation with a certified doctor or pharmacist. They will review your medical history and prescribe this medication if it is safe for you to take.
If you have been prescribed this medicine by a doctor, one of our doctors or pharmacists can give you a repeat prescription. However, you will still need to complete our online consultation form.
Never order any medicine online unless it is from a registered pharmacy.
Alternatives to Microgynon 30 ED
There are several alternatives to Microgynon 30 ED if you find that this medicine is not suitable for you.
You could try Microgynon 30, which works in the same way as this medicine, but you only take 21 active pills a month. Instead of taking 7 inactive pills, you will have a break where you do not take any pills for 7 days.
If you wish to try an alternative combined contraceptive pill, you can speak to your doctor about trying one of the following:
There are also progestogen-only pills (POPs), which do not contain oestrogen. These include:
For more information on different types of contraception that may be suitable for you, we recommend visiting the Contraception Choices website.
