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- Intrauterine device (progestogen only)
Levosert
- Intrauterine device (progestogen only)
Mirena
May be particularly useful in women with heavy menstrual bleeding requiring (reversible) contraception.
Option for polycystic ovary syndrome.
RSFT: 2nd line for contraception and heavy menstrual bleeding for use when Benilexa is unsuitable of unavailable.
RSFT: Endometrial protection as part of HRT in both peri and postmenopausal women
- Tablets
Norgeston
progesterone only pill, POP
- Intrauterine device (progestogen only)
Jaydess 13.5mg
SASH: Jaydess is restriced to those patients who require a smaller size / lower dose of levonorgestrel
- Intrauterine device (progestogen only)
Kyleena 19.5mg.
RSFT: Kyleena should only be used in nulliparous patients under 25 years onld and those unable to use the alternative devices.
- Intrauterine device (progestogen only)
Benilexa One Handed
RSFT: 1st line for contraception and treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding for females between the ages of 18 and 45 years.
Option for polycystic ovary syndrome. May be particularly useful in women wih hevy menstrual bleeding requiring (reversible) contraception.
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Preferred brands: Gedarel 20/150, Bimezza
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Mercilon
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Preferred brands: Millinette 20/75
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Sunya, Akizza 75/20
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Femodette
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Preferred brands = Levest, Rigevidon, Maexeni,
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Microgynon 30 ED, TriRegol, Logynon, Logynon ED
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Ovranette / Ambelina / Microgynon 30 - not for new initiations. Existing patients may remain on current brand.
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.
Elevin brand is not a cost effective option.
- Tablets
NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.