Contraception for Teenagers contraception method | Page 13

Advantages

Disadvantages

• The progesterone only pill is suitable for women that
prefer not to or cannot have oestrogen

• The progesterone only pill is only effective if you
remember to take it every day

• It is over 99% effective when taken properly

• The progesterone only pill will not work in combination
with certain medications or if you've had sickness or
diarrhoea.

• You will still have periods
• You can come off it any time and it won't affect fertility
• You can take the progesterone only pill if you're overweight or if you smoke

• There can be some side effects such as breast
tenderness or irregular bleeding
• The progesterone only pill does not protect against
diseases
(Nhs.uk 2016)