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The progesterone only pill also known as the ‘mini pill’ or ‘POP’ contains the hormone progestogen only. It is taken around the same time every day.
The progestogen-only pill thickens the mucus in the cervix, which stops sperm reaching an egg. In can also stop ovulation, depending on the type of progestogen-only pill you take.
Most women can take the progesterone only pill. However, you may not be able to take it if you’ve had:
If you're healthy and there are no medical reasons why you should not take the progestogen-only pill, you can take it until your menopause or until you are 55.
If you are breastfeeding it is safe to use and does not affect the way your breast milk is produced.
You can start the progesterone only pill at any time after the birth. If you start after day 21 you will need to use condoms for two days.
You can start the Progesterone only pill straight away and you will be protected from pregnancy immediately. If you start it more than five days after a miscarriage or abortion you will need to use condoms for two days to protect you from becoming pregnant.
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If you are more than three or 12 hours late if you are taking POPs containing the hormone desogestrel:
If you are less than three or 12 hours late if you are taking POPs containing the hormone desogestrel:
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