{"product_id":"gedarel-20-pill-and-gedarel-30-pill-contraception","title":"Gedarel 20 \u0026 30","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Gedarel 20 \u0026amp; Gedarel 30\/150\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost women choose to take 1 pill daily for 21 days, then have a 4 or 7-day break before starting the next pack. During this break you’re likely to have a withdrawal bleed. This is like a period but isn’t one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also take Gedarel 20 \u0026amp; 30\/150 as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTricycling: Take 1 pill daily for 9 weeks without a break. After 9 weeks (3 packs of pills) take a 4 or 7 day break and then start the cycle again. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous use: Take 1 pill daily without a break. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible extended use: Take 1 pill daily for at least 21 days. If you get bleeding that’s unacceptable to you, take a 4-day break. On the fifth day start taking the pill daily again and don’t have another break for at least 21 days. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Gedarel work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hormones in Gedarel tablets (desogestrel and ethinylestradiol) prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation). They also make it difficult for sperm to reach an egg, or for an egg to implant itself in the lining of the womb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is Gedarel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen taken correctly, Gedarel 20 \u0026amp;amp; Gedarel 30 are  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/contraception\/combined-contraceptive-pill\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e99% effective\u003c\/a\u003e in preventing pregnancy. If it’s not always taken correctly roughly 9 out of 100 women will get pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are vomiting or have severe diarrhoea you may not be protected against pregnancy. If this happens, continue to take the pill as usual but use a condom whilst you're ill. If this continues for more than 24 hours you should follow the same steps as a missed pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note – you should only start Gedarel if you’re sure you’re not pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long after taking Gedarel 20 \u0026amp; 30 are you protected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you start using Gedarel on days 1-5 of your period, you should be protected from pregnancy immediately, provided you don’t have a short or irregular menstrual cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you start after day 1 and have short\/irregular menstrual cycle you’ll need to use condoms for 7 days if you have sex. Your clinician will be able to advise if you need to use extra contraception in the first 7 days if you have sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the side effects of Gedarel 20 \u0026amp; 30?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany women do not experience any side effects, however some experience more irregular bleeding with a low-dose pill. This usually settles in a few months. Other side effects can include headaches, feeling sick, breast discomfort, or mood swings. Rarely, some women develop blood clots. This pill carries a slightly higher risk of blood clots than others. If you have any concerns, send us a message via your \u003ca href=\"\/account\"\u003eaccount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/14652\/pil#gref\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"Gedarel 20 \/ 3 Months","offer_id":44613742330044,"sku":"3895","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gedarel 20 \/ 6 Months","offer_id":44613742362812,"sku":"3896","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gedarel 20 \/ 12 Months","offer_id":44613742395580,"sku":"3897","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gedarel 30 \/ 3 Months","offer_id":44613742428348,"sku":"3845","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gedarel 30 \/ 6 Months","offer_id":44613742461116,"sku":"3846","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gedarel 30 \/ 12 Months","offer_id":44613742493884,"sku":"3847","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/gedarel20.webp?v=1743600007","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/gedarel-20-pill-and-gedarel-30-pill-contraception","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}