Femodette is a combined oral contraceptive commonly known as ‘the pill’. Femodette contains ethinylestradiol and gestodene – artificial forms of oestrogen and progestogen.
Femodette is monophasic. This means you take a constant dose of hormones throughout your 21-day cycle, which reduces the likelihood of experiencing mood swings. Femodette can also make your periods lighter and more predictable.
What are the additional benefits of Femodette?
Femodette provides contraceptive cover if taken correctly. Femodette is primarily prescribed for contraceptive purposes, but it can also help to regulate your period and can help to reduce pain when you have your period. As Femodette supplies the same dose of hormones during your entire cycle, it reduces the risk of mood swings during hormonal fluctuations in your cycle.
Does Femodette protect against STIs?
Taking the Femodette hormonal contraceptive pill does not protect you against any sexually transmitted infections/diseases. If you’ve had unprotected sex, and you’re worried that you may have contracted an STI, you should talk to your doctor, or visit a sexual health clinic.
Alternatively, you can take a look at some of the STI treatment options available from Allschoolabs.