What's the best pill?

[Sprinkles354]

Hi

I currently have the Mirena coil which I am having removed next week by my doctor as it's not agreeing with me at all. I've suffered severe back pain for the past 3 months (had it inserted 6 months ago) and cramping at all times of the month.

I am now looking at trying the pill, specifically the Mini Pill (POP). Does anyone else use this - how effective is it?

p.s this is my first post, hope I've done it all correct! :)

I don't think there is such a thing as the best pill for everybody.

cerazette has a 12 hour window to take it in unlike some mini pills which have a shorter window.

Hi Sprinkles354 I also am debating what mini pill to take also? I recently went to see a contraception nurse who gave me a list of the three-hour progestogen-only pill: Micronor being top of list then Femulen or Norgeston & am unsure which one to take? My doctor prescribed me Cerelle but read so many bad reviews on here I was dubious about taking it so went back to speak to the nurse instead. Many of the woman said they was on Cerazette but was either told it wasn't available anymore or just given Cerelle in place of it (name change) & wasn't told & them started getting really bad side effects from it! I have just turned 40 & just had my 2nd child 2months ago & have not been on the pill for over 4 years now but they won't let me go back on Mercilon (was on it for over 14 years with no problems) but because of my age (& have some slight Verrucous vein come up on my right ankle), I also have verrucous veins history in both parents, they won't allow me, so am unsure what pill is the best one?

femulen is no longer available as it was discontinued in 2013

m.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/mini-pills.htm