![]() ![]() Recent prospective studies have challenged the evidence but at this stage, we believe there is insufficient evidence to support this and therefore the risk remains. Pills containing drospirenone have been shown to have a higher risk of venous thromboembolism/DVT in retrospective studies. ![]() Pills containing higher oestrogen are also more likely to be associated with nausea, breast tenderness, bloating and headaches. These higher dose pills should still be taken daily but with less emphasis on regular dose-timing.īreakthrough bleeding is a more common problem if you’re taking a very low dose pill compared to taking one with a higher dose of oestrogen. If your primary goal for taking the pill is to prevent pregnancy, there’s evidence to show an improved benefit of contraception in higher oestrogen containing pills. However, it’s important to remember that you need to take very low dose pills about the same time every day. Generally, there are fewer side effects with lower dose pills and these still provide good contraceptive protection. ![]()
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