- stopping the ovaries from producing an egg
- thickening the mucus in the cervix to stop sperm cells from reaching an egg
Together, these actions make pregnancy much less likely to happen.
The Hana mini pill is over 99% effective at protecting against pregnancy. It’s helpful for women who are breastfeeding or can’t take the combined pill.
With our flexible plans, you can order Hana online, delivered on your schedule. Talk to us about your health for personalised pill recommendations.
The Hana contraceptive pill is a progestogen-only option. So it’s especially good for women who can’t use or don’t like combined hormonal birth control. The Hana pill contains desogestrel (DSG), which is also used in other pills like Cerelle and Cerazette.
The Hana mini pill has no pill-free break, so you won’t need to worry about remembering to start again after a week of not taking it. You can just take it every day.
Hana is safer for women who have blood clot risk factors such as high blood pressure, are over 35 or who smoke.
Hana is over 99% effective, provided you take the pill exactly as directed. How effective any oral contraceptive is depends on how well you use it. Typical use (making the occasional mistake or missing a pill) reduces pregnancy protection to about 91%.
To make sure the pill is as effective as possible, it’s best to follow the instructions as closely as you can. If you miss a pill, refer to the instructions to see what you should do next.
Yes. Hana is a mini pill, so it has a lower risk of some side effects than most combined pills. This oral contraceptive is safe for breastfeeding women or women with increased risk factors for a blood clot. It’s also ideal for women with a low oestrogen tolerance who get side effects on the combined pill.
Some women who use the progesterone only pill experience side effects. More common side effects include nausea, breast pain and irregular periods. These often tend to be mild and only last for a short time, while your body gets used to the hormone in the pill. But on rare occasions, it can cause more serious side effects. So if you notice any side effects that concern you, get medical advice right away.
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The progestogen-only pill - Your contraception guide. NHS.
Hana 75 microgram film coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc).
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Mini pills: Here are some other options.
Probably the most well-known brand of mini pill. 12 hour leeway if you're late taking it.
Very similar to Cerazette and Zelleta. 28 day pill. 12 hour leeway if you take it late.
Desogestrel-based mini pill, very similar to Zelleta, Cerelle and Cerazette.
Desogestrel pill that works just like Cerazette and Cerelle, but doesn't need a prescription.
Slightly different type of mini pill that contains levonorgestrel, and comes in strips of 35.
Norethisterone-based alternative. 3 hour window if you're late taking it.
Same hormone and same dose as Cerazette and Cerelle. 12 hour window if you're late taking it.
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