- The progestogen-only pill (mini pill), is a type of hormonal contraception. Progestogen is a hormone that works in a similar to progesterone.
- The progestogen-only pill prevents pregnancy by stopping the ovaries releasing an egg each month.
- The progestogen-only pill is not suitable for everyone.
- It’s over 99% effective if you use it correctly all the time. If not used correctly, for example missing a pill, it’s less effective.
- When you stop taking the progestogen-only pill, it usually takes about 1 month for your chance of getting pregnant to return to how it was before.
- The progestogen-only pill may help with painful or heavy periods and endometriosis.
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The progestogen-only pill does not stop you getting or passing on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Use a condom every time you have sex to protect you and your partner against STIs, including HIV.