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Contraception

Contraception refers to methods used to prevent pregnancy. This catalogue covers combined oral contraceptive tablets, which contain an oestrogen and a progestogen, rather than every form of birth control.

Levlen

Levonorgestrel, Ethinylestradiol

0.03/0.15mg

A levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol pill for contraception. It stops ovulation and thickens cervical mucus, creating a double barrier.

From$0.88/ tabletView

Yaz

Ethinylestradiol, Drospirenone

0.02mg + 3mg

Ethinylestradiol and drospirenone tablets for contraception and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. They prevent ovulation by altering hormone levels.

From$1.90/ tabletView

Desogen

Desogestrel, Ethinylestradiol

0.15mg + 0.03mg

A desogestrel and ethinylestradiol tablet for contraception and acne. It prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus to stop sperm from reaching the egg.

From$1.03/ tabletView

Mircette

Desogestrel, Ethinylestradiol

0.03mg + 0.15mg

Desogestrel and ethinylestradiol tablets for contraception. It prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus as a back-up.

From$4.18/ tabletView

Key points

  • Contraceptive methods include hormonal and non-hormonal approaches, including barrier and long-acting options.
  • Hormonal contraception can come in forms other than tablets.
  • Ingredient pairing differs between the tablet products listed on this page.

Medicines listed for Contraception

The six listed products are Levlen, Yaz, Diane 35, Ortho Tri-cyclen, Desogen and Mircette. All are tablets. They pair ethinylestradiol with levonorgestrel, drospirenone, cyproterone acetate, norgestimate or desogestrel. This is a combined oral contraceptive range for contraception, not a list of every birth control method. Ethinylestradiol and Desogestrel are represented.

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