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What Alternative Birth Control Pill Can Be Taken Instead Of Rigevidon Tablets?
Hi Doctor I was taking Yasmin tablets for 17 years and now my doctor has put me on Rigevidon tablets. I have been taking these for 2 months now and have put on 4kg in weight and a bloating stomach. Is there an alternative contraceptive that I can take?Please advise
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Hello,
You can consider progesterone only pills (POP) instead of conventional pills, POP has got less chance for side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You can consider progesterone only pills (POP) instead of conventional pills, POP has got less chance for side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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