The progesterone-only pill, sometimes called the mini-pill, is a type of contraceptive pill that contains a hormone called progesterone. This hormone is almost exactly the same as the natural hormone that is produced by your ovaries.” ¹ Your uterus continues to get bigger this month, moving your baby bump up a bit. As your uterus sits toward the bottom of your rib cage on your lungs, you may feel a bit more breathless than usual. You might also feel a bit uncoordinated as you get used to the position and weight of your growing baby bump! Exercising during pregnancy may help aid in labour, help you maintain a healthy pregnancy weight and manage typical aches and pains that you might experience during this month. Don’t be surprised if you start gaining about one pound per week at this time in your pregnancy! If you are more than 12 hours late in taking it (more than 36 hours since your last pill) then your protection immediately fails. For all types of POP

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It may increase the likelihood of developing cysts in your ovaries. If this happens they are usually very small and do not need any treatment. Research about the risk of breast cancer and hormonal contraception is complex and contradictory. Research suggests women who use hormonal contraception may have a small increase in the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer compared to women who don’t use hormonal contraception. POPs are as effective as the combined oral contraceptive pill at preventing pregnancy when taken correctly. This means they are greater than 99% effective with perfect use, but in typical day-to-day use they can be about 93% effective. Throughout your pregnancy, you’ll experience normal changes in your body, as well as to your baby bump. Your midwife or doctor is the best person to turn to for personalised advice as you navigate your entire pregnancy journey, but keep reading to get a better sense of what to anticipate as you watch your belly expand. Early Baby Bump SignsAs your uterus grows, it will start to put pressure on your bladder and might cause you to pee more often. If women take progestogen-only contraception for five years, overall there are an additional 8 breast cancer diagnoses per 100,000 women in 16-20 year olds and up to 265 extra cases of breast cancer per 100,000 women in the 35-39 age range, over the next 15 years. The baseline risk of breast cancer at any age is 12,900 per 100,000 women (490 per 100,000 30 year olds; 1,539 per 100,000 40 year olds; 2,380 per 100,000 50 year olds; 3,571 per 100,000 60 year olds). So the additional risk from contraception is low but needs to be considered. Some POP users may develop small fluid-filled cysts on their ovaries. These aren’t dangerous and don’t usually need to be removed. Often there are no symptoms, but some people may have pelvic pain. These cysts usually disappear without treatment. Some additional pregnancy symptoms may show up at this time. It’s common to experience skin issues, haemorrhoids, thrush or leaky breasts. The second type of pill is known by the brand name Slinda. It contains the progestogen hormone called 'drospirenone'

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it's useful if you cannot take the hormone oestrogen, which is in the combined pill, contraceptive patch and vaginal ring Some medicines may interfere with the POP and make it less effective. It is important to advise the doctor or pharmacist, when prescribed or buying another medicine, that you take the POP.. Medicines which interfere with the POP include: The POP contains a progestogen hormone. This hormone is similar to the progesterone hormone made by the ovaries. A progestogen is also the hormone that is in several other types of contraceptives. You can read more about these other types of progestogen contraceptives in our separate leaflets called Contraceptive Injection, Contraceptive Implant, Intrauterine System (IUS) and Emergency Contraception. If you start it on day 1 to 5 of your menstrual cycle (the first 5 days of your period), it’ll work straight away and you’ll be protected against pregnancy. You will not need additional contraception.”

The baby moves around quite a bit, and may respond to loud noises from the outside world, such as music. You may not feel these movements yet, especially if this is your first pregnancy. If you do, they'll probably feel like a soft fluttering or rolling sensation. You at 18 weeks If you fast for 24 hours more than once in any month, there's a risk that you'll lose your protection from pregnancy. You'll need to use an additional form of contraception. If you have any concerns about your contraceptive pill, see your GP or practice nurse. They may advise you to change to another pill or a different form of contraception. The progestogen-only pill with other medicines

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You may also be advised to use alternative methods of contraception during the changeover, as the new pill may take a short time to take effect. If you're under 16 years old The progestogen hormone in older (traditional) POPs is either levonorgestrel or norethisterone. Brands currently available in the UK are Noriday® and Norgeston® The newer type of POP contains a progestogen hormone called desogestrel. Brands currently available include Cerazette®, Aizea®, Cerelle® and Feanolla® but these pills will usually be prescribed generically (by the drug name rather than the brand name). Explain to the patient that there are three main types of POP in the UK, each containing different forms of progesterone: If taken correctly, it's more than 99% effective. This means fewer than 1 in 100 who uses the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year.The Faculty of Sexual Health and Reproductive Healthcare recommends using extra contraception for 2 days after you remember to take your pill. Progestogen-only pills (POPs) are a form of oral contraception that is used to prevent pregnancy. POPs contain a hormone called progestogen, which is similar to the hormone progesterone that is produced by the ovaries.