Zelleta is a highly effective contraceptive pill that contains the synthetic progesterone desogestrel. The dose of progesterone is slightly higher than other brands of mini pill, which means it is more likely to prevent periods.
Zelleta is known as a mini pill or progesterone only ‘pop’ pill because it doesn’t contain oestrogen found in combined contraceptive pills, the patch or the vaginal ring.
Zelleta is over 99% effective when taken correctly and it can be used as a long term reversible contraceptive.
Benefits of Zelleta
Zelleta is an easy to take contraceptive that doesn’t interrupt sex. It works quickly and offers other benefits too.
Because it contains desogestrel Zelleta can prevent an egg ripening and minimise the likelihood of a period. Regulating periods can help manage acne and reduce the effects of PMS by lightening flow and managing hormones that create mood changes.
Lighter periods can also help women struggling with the symptoms of endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome as it reduces the amount of endometrium produced. In the majority of women the dose of desogestrel is high enough to prevent regular periods making it of real benefit to women with monthly period difficulties and long standing conditions affected by menstruation.
Zelleta does not contain oestrogen it can be used by women who are sensitive to oestrogen based contraceptives, women who smoke, women who are breastfeeding and other ailments.