The Mercilon pill is one of the most popular and effective contraceptive methods used by women around the world. It is a combined pill, consisting of two synthetic versions of hormones that naturally exist in your body. The two hormones of which the synthetic versions are present in this pill are oestrogen and progestogen. The chief components of Mercilon UK are ethinylestradiol – oestrogen and desogestrel – progestogen. The ingredients of this pill are similar to another combined contraceptive pill called Marvelon; however, this pill has other advantages.
The synthetic hormones present in the Mercilon pill are ethinylestradiol (oestrogen – 20 micrograms) and desogestrel (progestogen – 0.15 milligrams). The dosage of oestrogen present in Mercilon is less in comparison to that of Marvelon, which becomes an advantage for women sensitive to this hormone. This contraceptive pill has proven to be effective in almost 100% of the women using this pill. It works in three different ways so as to protect you from becoming pregnant. This pill can provide you with immediate protection if taken on the very first day of your period.
Mercilon UK also has additional benefits of reducing the pain you experience during your periods and treating the pre-menstrual symptoms. It also reduces the risk of weight gain, which is common with other contraceptive pills. On the contrary, a few women have experienced weight loss with this pill. In order to prevent becoming pregnant, you are to take this pill on a daily basis and at the same time. The pill is required to be taken for 21 days of your 28 day menstrual cycle, with a break of seven days in between.
