Microgynon 50 ED

About Microgynon 50 ED

Microgynon 50 is “The Pill” or the “Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill” (COCP).

Please check the number 50 is correct as it comes in different doses.

It contains 2 hormones, Oestrogen & Progesterone.

You take it daily for 21 days, then omit it for 7 days, during which time you should have your period.

Some brands give you 7 days of dummy pills to take during this time (total 28 pills per packet).

You should take Microgynon 50 pills in the order directed in the packet.