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Contraceptive pills are a form of birth control which are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly.

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There are many types of contraceptives to choose from but most are effective and safe when approved by a doctor. You can order the pill from ZAVA online or read more about about how each contraceptive pill works and finding the right pill for you. Read more

 

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get contraceptive pills safely?

As long as a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist has approved your pill then it will be safe for you. You can get the pill safely from your GP surgery, sexual health clinics, UK pharmacies or online doctor services like ZAVA.

Does the contraceptive pill cause weight gain?

The pill does not cause permanent weight gain. Contraceptive pills can cause temporary weight gain due to water retention. This should go away on its own.

➤ See our page on the pill and weight gain for more information.

Does the contraceptive pill stop periods?

The combined pill usually includes a 7-day break every 21 days during which you have a withdrawal bleed similar to a period. The mini pill generally stops periods but you can still have some light breakthrough bleeding or spotting.

Contraceptive pills are meant for avoiding pregnancy. If you want to delay your period for reasons like trips abroad or religious festivals, period delay treatment might be a more appropriate choice.

➤ See our page on does the pill stop your period for more information.

Can the contraceptive pill cause thrush?

Contraceptive pills don’t cause yeast infections directly, but the pill can increase your risk of getting thrush. This is because the hormones in the pill change the natural hormone balance of the vagina, which can lead to an overgrowth of yeast bacteria. You can order thrush treatment online from ZAVA.

What does achy legs on the pill mean?

Getting achy legs on the combined pill could be a sign of deep vein thrombosis, which is a serious health condition. Get medical help right away if you experience:

  • leg pain
  • leg swelling
  • difficulty breathing
  • chest pain

Can the pill cause high blood pressure?

The combined pill can raise your blood pressure slightly, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have high blood pressure from a clinical point of view. This rise in blood pressure is only a problem if you already have high blood pressure or you’re at risk of it.

Do antibiotics affect the pill?

Most antibiotics don’t affect the pill. Antibiotics that do affect the pill include

  • rifampicin
  • rifabutin

Tell your doctor that you’re on the pill or on one of these antibiotics before starting the other. You may need to use extra contraceptive protection during your course of antibiotics.

When can you go on contraception after giving birth?

If you are feeding your baby formula milk exclusively, or combining breastfeeding with formula feeding, then your periods will probably start again from six weeks to three months after giving birth. You could be fertile two weeks before starting your periods again though, so if you’re not planning on getting pregnant again you need to consider using some type of contraception again pretty soon after having your baby.

Even if your periods haven’t come back yet, you could still be fertile without knowing it. Using contraception again after giving birth can help give you the peace of mind that you won’t get pregnant again (even if sex is the last thing on your mind!).

If you are breastfeeding your baby then some forms of combined hormonal contraceptives (containing oestrogen and progestogen) may not be recommended as they may reduce your milk supply.

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Medically reviewed by:
Dr Babak Ashrafi Clinical Lead for Service Expansion
Accreditations: BSc, MBBS, MRCGP (2008)

Babak studied medicine at King’s College London and graduated in 2003, having also gained a bachelor’s degree in Physiology during his time there. He completed his general practice (GP) training in East London, where he worked for a number of years as a partner at a large inner-city GP practice. He completed the Royal College of GPs membership exam in 2007.

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Last reviewed: 16 Aug 2023


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