Rigevidon

Description

Rigevidon is a combined oral contraceptive, also called the pill. It contains two types of female hormones: an oestrogen,

ethinylestradiol, and a progestogen, levonorgestrel in a low dose

The combined contraceptive pill protects you against getting pregnant in three ways. These hormones

1. stop the ovary from releasing an egg each month (ovulation)
2. also thicken the fluid (at the neck of the  womb)  making it more difficult for the sperm to reach the egg
3. alter the lining of the womb to make it less likely to accept a fertilised egg.

General information

If taken correctly, the pill is an effective reversible form of contraception. However, in certain circumstances the effectiveness of the pill may reduce or you should stop taking the pill (see later). In these cases either do not have sex, or use extra non-hormonal contraceptive precautions (such as condoms or another barrier method) during intercourse to ensure effective contraception.

Remember, combined oral contraceptive pills like Rigevidon will not protect you against sexually-transmitted diseases (such as AIDS). Only condoms can help to do this.