The Combined Oral Contraceptive pills available in New Zealand contain two hormones: oestrogen and progestogen. Oestrogen is what causes the lining of the uterus to thicken, progestogen stops ovulation happening.
When you stop taking the hormone pills and in particular, the oestrogen , the lining of the uterus starts to shed, meaning you bleed and have your period. As soon as you stop taking the pill, your fertility will return to normal. There is no difference to your fertility, whether you take the pill continuously, or normally. It is safe to take the pill for as many years as you like, either using the regular method, or the continuous method. The side effects from taking the pill continuously are the same as taking the pill in the regular way.
Serious side effects are rare, but important to be aware of. If you'd like to start taking your pill continuously but you have some questions, you can talk about it with a nurse, either by making an appointment at Family Planning, or having a phone consultation.
Family Planning has clinics located throughout New Zealand. Use the clinic finder to find your nearest clinic. Click this Shielded icon to contact Women's Refuge or find information that could help.
Work for us. Friday, December 18, Feature. Are women turning their back on the pill? Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Image source, Getty Images. What is the pill? The mini pill is taken daily without any breaks. My contraceptive pill and me Contraception - which is most effective? Why not take the pill every day? Is there any benefit to having a break? Is the pill safe? How risky is the contraceptive pill? What can make the pill less effective? Taking it more than 24 hours late Vomiting within two hours of taking it Very severe diarrhoea that lasts for more than 24 hours Some medicines can reduce the effectiveness of the combined pill, so check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
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