Cilest Contraceptive Pill

I’ve been on Cilest twice now, once when I was a lot younger, mainly to help with painful periods, and once more recently, mainly for contraceptive purposes. Both times I changed to a different pill after about a year – the first time I didn’t get on with the alternative pill, so came off it altogether, but this time I am hoping that the alternative (which I am about to start taking next week) will be an improvement. Anyway, having finished my last packet of Cilest at the end of last week, I thought I’d write an opinion about my experiences. Cilest is one of the range ... more

After suffering numerous difficulties on Microgynon, I decided to opt for another pill to see if that solved any of the side effects that I appeared to be suffering from. I visited my G.P to discuss the problems that I had been having, namely depression and the fact that I now had a protruding stomach making me look 3 month pregnant! She suggested that I change to Cilest and see if that worked any better for me. ~*~What is Cilest~*~ This is a combined oral contraceptive otherwise known as "The Pill". Containing a combination of Ethinylestradiol and norgestimate which are synthetic versions of ... more

Cilest oral contraceptive: This pill is contains Ethinylestradiol 35 micrograms and norgestimate 250 micrograms (an oestrogen and a progestogen). It is quite anti-androgenic, and in the U.S. is prescribed as an acne/PCOS treatment (called Ortho-Cyclen), in fact it is the only pill recommended for that. Over here it is recommended for contraception, Endometriosis and menstrual disorders such as painful periods (dysmenorrhoea), heavy periods (menorrhagia), irregular periods, continuous, heavy menstrual bleeding or premenstrual tension. It comes in packs of 21 pills, which you take on a daily ... more

I’ve heard so many stories about people going on the contraceptive pill and gaining weight, getting acne, getting moody, that I was very reluctant about doing it myself. In fact when the doctor lists the possible side effects it is positively terrifying! However I have found no significant side effects from Cilest. Though I ate everything in sight during the first couple of weeks, I have actually lost weight whilst being on the pill and have noticed no changes to my skin. You can get Cilest prescribed by your GP or given to you by a family planning clinic and you will find both recommend ... more

Cilest is one of many combined pill's available to women through prescription from their GP free of charge. You can either go to your local GP or family planning centre who will assess you and your family's medical history to see if you will be able to take the pill safely. It contains both oestrogen and progesterone hormones. When you take the pill, it releases these hormones and prevents ovulation. It is 99% effective against unwanted pregnancy. You take Cilest for 21 days and then break for 7 days. During these 7 days bleeding occurs and unprotected sexual intercourse may still take place ... more