Mercilon is a combined oral contraceptive (the pill), which can be taken daily to prevent pregnancy. If taken in the correct manner, Mercilon is proven to be almost 100% effective at preventing pregnancy . Mercilon is a variant of Marvelon that has a lower dosage of synthetic oestrogen, making it a better choice for women who are more sensitive to this hormone.
What are the additional benefits of Mercilon?
If you take it on the first day of your period, Mercilon’s contraceptive effects will be immediate. If you take it later, it may take up to seven days to become effective. Like other variants of the pill, it can help to make painful periods less uncomfortable and more regulated. Pre-menstrual symptoms could also become less severe when you take the pill.
Weight gain is one of the main concerns women have when using oral contraceptives. Mercilon pills contain less oestrogen than most traditional combination contraceptives; this significantly reduces your chances of gaining weight while on the pill. Some research has even shown that using this contraceptive can possibly cause a slight reduction in weight with long-term use.
Does the Mercilon combined pill protect me against STIs?
Mercilon tablets will not protect you or your partner against any sexually transmitted diseases/infections. If you’ve had unprotected sex and are worried you might have contracted an STI, you should talk to your doctor right away, or visit a walk-in sexual health clinic.
Alternatively, you can take a look at some of the STI treatment options available from Allschoolabs.