Is Rigevidon the same as Microgynon?

Contraception by post Combined pill

Microgynon 30

Combined pill

From£20

Delivery included

Ethinyloestradiol 30mcg / Levonorgestrel 150mcg

Take one pill each day. Comes in packs of 21

Can make periods more regular, lighter and less painful

Select the amount of contraception you need

3 months £20

Recommended if you have not taken this pill before.

6 months £25

12 months £40

We’ll ask you some questions about your health, family history and any contraception you use. Our prescribers review your answers before prescribing.

When you order we'll ask you for a recent blood pressure reading.

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What happens next

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We’ll ask you questions about your health, family history and current contraceptive use. Our prescribers will review your answers before prescribing.

Free discreet delivery

Delivery is included. Your order will be delivered in plain packaging by 1st Class post. We'll send you updates and a tracking code by text message.

Clinical support by text

Get support from our specialist clinicians at any time. Reply to one of our texts to ask a question. We’re here to help.

Top up reminders

We make it easy to reorder. A few weeks before you are due to run out, we'll send you a text message reminder.

What our users say

Love it! I use the tricycling method (taking 3 packs back to back) with Microgynon to help with my painful periods, I only get the occasional spotting.

Anonymous

Anonymous2021

I'd been on Microgynon for years, but when I moved my new doctor prescribed me Rigevidon. I felt like I was in a constantly low mood on Rigevidon. But now, back on Microgynon I am much more myself!

Jade

Bedfordshire2021

The team are very helpful and efficient - no question is a dumb question! You can tell they're here to help.

Anonymous

UKApril 2022

About Microgynon 30

How to take Microgynon 30

Take one tablet per day, for 21 days. There are 21 pills per pack.

You can use the pill to control when, and how often, you bleed. You can have a regular bleed by taking a 7-day break from the pill between each pack. Or you might want to avoid bleeding completely by continuing onto the next pack without a break.

If you do have a break, you’re still covered for contraception as long as you’ve been taking it every day and you start your next packet 7 days later.

How to take the pill without a break

When to try Microgynon 30

Microgynon 30 is a progestogen-dominant type of combined pill. If you've not used a combined pill before, it's a good one to start with, because this type of pill has the lowest increased risk of blood clots (thrombosis). If you're over 40, you should start with a progestogen-dominant pill like this.

Health benefits and health risks

The pill is generally safe to use but there are some health risks.

There's a small chance that it can increase your risk of blood clots (thrombosis). And it's very rare, but this contraception can increase your risk of breast and cervical cancer. This risk returns to normal when you stop using it

There are some benefits too. As well as working as contraception, combined pills can lower your risk of ovarian, womb and colon cancer. They can also have a positive effect on the symptoms of acne, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis.

Why choose Microgynon 30

Microgynon 30 is a type of hormonal contraceptive. It can reduce painful periods and make bleeding lighter and more regular. It can help with premenstrual symptoms and reduces the risk of cancer of the ovary, uterus and colon.

You are protected from pregnancy straight away if you start taking the combined pill in the first five days of your period. When you stop using the pill your fertility will return to normal.

Rigevidon and Microgynon are 2 common brands of the combined oral contraceptive pill.

They both contain the same levels of ethinyloestradiol (30mcg) and levonorgestrel (150mcg), which are the artificial versions of the oestrogen and progesterone hormones.