Contraceptive Pill - Microlite

# 29

Posted: 21/01/2012 13:01

Hi I have been on Microlite now for almost 2 and half years. No probelms with it at all. But this week I have forgotten to take 3 days in a row of tablets. It was only 4 days into a new pack. Should I take the 3 I've forgotten to take altogether now? (Thurs - Sat) Or would that cause complications? The instruction booklet says nothing about missing more than 2 days tablets,(7 Day Rule etc). What should I do?

# 28

Posted: 07/01/2011 21:49

Hey just need a bit of advise! Been on Microlite with no trouble for about 12 years. I got sick with three days left to go on my pill (got sick sun night an pill pack finished wed.) I didnt realise when you were sick you are not meant to take a break in the pill if you cant take 7 pills after. Anyway I took the break and started back as normal. My question is do I need to use other protection or am i covered? I normally take the pill early in the morning so it was over 13 hours later when I was sick! Thanks

# 27

Posted: 22/08/2010 16:34

Hi there , i have been on microlite for just one month now and my gap week started on a wednesday and its now sunday.. and i have to start it again on wednesday next . what if i dont bleed? am i pregnant? is this normal? and i did have unprotected sex on it once. Im so worried , can somebody PLEASE HELP .

# 26

Posted: 06/07/2009 15:34

like, low oestregen, since a doc told me some have more than others. This week i will be going to a GP, so hopefully i can change pills.

# 25

Posted: 04/07/2009 23:35

Im not sure about that one, sorry.

Can you tell me exactly what is meant by low dosage?

x

# 24

Posted: 02/07/2009 10:03

I just started using Microlite and i have to say that i have been feeling a bit "off" ...didnt know it was low usage, which is something im suppose to use.. is Noriday also low usage?

# 23

Posted: 01/07/2009 14:47

Hey..

What does it mean by Low dosage?!

# 22

Posted: 29/04/2009 16:21

Hi,

I'm pretty sure you have the option to not take the 7 day break from Microlite from time to time if you want - you just start the next pack the day after you finish the last one.

I did it a few times when I was on it and it was fine.

L.

# 21

Posted: 28/04/2009 14:19

I'm going on holidays on the 6th of June for a week. I have a prescription for Microlite but if I take it on the 1st day of my period I'll have my period on holidays(which i dont want!) My next period is due the 19th of May(without going on the pill) and I was just wondering is there any way I can take the pill without having my period on holiday! Also my period started today so it's too late to start during this cycle(I've a 4week cycle). Any advice would greatly be appreciated!

23-04-2009

# 20

Posted: 19/03/2009 15:30

Hi iv been on Microlite for almost a year but about every 2 months i have bleeding for about 5 or 6 days before my seven day break im just wondering wat should i do

# 19

Posted: 11/12/2008 10:15

I've been on Microlite for 7 months - I piled on an extra stone in weight within 2 months and generally feel hungrier and less up for exercise still. I also have been incredibly anxious for the past 6 months and have had very bad insomnia.

I'm prone to insomnia but usually only when my life is stressful - which it has not been for this past while - I'm madly in love with the man I started seeing in April and should be having the time of my life...instead I'm restless, unable to relax, don't always enjoy sex and get depressed randomly.

Would Yasmin be a better bet for me? or any other brand of pill? I know Microlite is low dosage so I don't know where to go apart from quitting and then I'd have to worry about pregnancy all the time!

My doctor gave me no indication these side effects were possible and yet I've read countless reports online from women who suffer all sorts on various pills... I get the impression doctors know very little about women and their hormones.

If anyone has any advice on Yasmin I'd appreciate it.

# 18

Posted: 10/12/2008 19:08

Hi!!! Wel i was on it for the year and a half and i never used a condom, so i thought it was a great contaceptive!!!

# 17

Posted: 10/12/2008 10:19

Hi im new to all this. Ive been on the microlite pill for over a year now and so far ive found it great! But i was just wondering how people find it as a method of contraception? has it worked for you and do you trust it? I really dont want any babies yet as im only 17 but ive been having sex with my boyfriend for about 2 months now without using a condom and *touch wood* it has worked for me. Id just like to know people's opinion.

Thanks,

FoxcRoxc xxx

# 16

Posted: 18/11/2008 21:28

I've been on microlite a year an a half and the whole time i've been on it i kept getn nausea and vomiting every week, i was so worried, i had no idea it was d pill, i lost loads of weight and was jus sick all the time, it was ruining my life, i went to my doctor loads of times an he kept sayn he didn no wat was rong wit me, it wasnt till 3 wks ago he took me off the pill and i feel absolutely great, i nevr stop eatin now ha an i nevr get nausea. I nevr in a million yrs taut it wud hav been the pill, i taut i was seriously ill. Im statin on the yasminelle pill nex month so i hope it goes well.

# 15

Posted: 07/11/2008 09:50

I've been on Microlite for 4 years I had to start it from a young age to regulate my period, recently I gave myself a break from the contraceptive as it is advised, but I'm not sure for what reason.
Anyway to get to my point, when I came off the microlite and I noticed that straight away I was much chirpier and happy, no mood swings, crankiness, and no loosing the head at people for no reason. I decided it was time to resume taking the contraceptive after two months. almost straight away, on my second day of taking Microlite again my mood swings began. I also put on half a stone! I had no reason for feeling that way so I guess it was down to the pill. I realise that i should try a different form of contraceptive or brand of pill, but I dont want to change from what im used to. Has anyone advice on other methods?

# 14

Posted: 02/11/2008 22:22

i on microlite for the last 4 months but recently forgot to take a pill.. i took it in within the 12 hours but just about. a day or 2 later i had a litttle bleeding but its 9 days later now and it hasnt stopped. my 7 day break starts tomoro, jus wondering wat i shud do?

# 13

Posted: 05/10/2008 23:19

hey i was on microlite for 3 months and was so depressed on it! I'm not sure if i gained the weight from the microlite or because i stopped smoking but i gained nearly a stone and half! i also got some bad headaches and my skin got worse as well.

# 12

Posted: 03/10/2008 09:14

I am on microlite over a month now but im still afriad ill get pregnant so my sex life is very boring because of my fear.
Can you tell me what to do to get over this fear?

# 11

Posted: 18/06/2008 15:28

hi

i was on microlite for 3 months and ive gained 1 stone.ive always been cautious about my weight. ive had very bad mood swings and super low sex drive and my bf thinks there is something wrong with us but there isnt. we couldnt be great and it sends me into depression and simplest things get to me which never use to happen before so im not going to start my next pack of microlite. does anyone think i should say it to my doctor or go it alone. i also suffered from very bad migraines from it, ones that even woke me up during the night. HELP

# 10

Posted: 18/06/2008 11:23

Fairly stupid thing happneded today I took my micro lite pill twice in one day ! in the morning then about 6 hours later cos I forgot I had taken it....what should I do for the rest of the month ( 1 week) take it in 24 hrs time or skip a full day to put me back on track?

# 9

Posted: 29/07/2007 20:48

I was on nora-be contraceptives and i have been having a lot of mood swings with this pill so I am about to try microlite. they both have the same combination of the same hormones and i heard good things about microlite. please comment, i also have kidney problems, not major ones though.

# 8

Posted: 24/05/2007 16:35

im on microlite for 3 months now and get sharp random pains in my chest,arms and legs. i thought the chest pains were from smoking but i have given up since i started the pill as im not taking any risks,the pains are still coming and going it must be from microlite!

# 7

Posted: 14/04/2007 17:29

im on dianette at the mo but i think it's too strong for me and wanted to change to something that would make my boobs a bit bigger.does anyone know if microlite makes your boobs bigger??

# 6

Posted: 08/09/2006 21:14

hey im using mirolite and now i have sharp pains in my chest and head ?? any simularites

# 5

Posted: 25/11/2005 14:29

I was on Microlite for less than a month and I got terrible acne on my skin. I had never had a problem bad skin before this at all but now, 3 years later I still have a scar on one part of my cheek (though not noticable to others it is to me) from the acne. It got really bad and was sore and swollen. I was on Femodene for ages which was brilliant but that's just been taken off the market for not making enough money (it was so cheap!). So now I'm starting on Yasmin, I hear it's great.

# 4

Posted: 25/11/2005 13:12

Yes, I have been on the same pills as you for the same reasons. When the changed me to microlite and had bad headaches and I was always in bad humor so I stopped taking it after 3 months and went onto Yasmin and I haven't looked back. Yasmin is supposed to be the best pill to balance with your hormones i find it grand.

# 3

Posted: 24/11/2005 16:45

I've been on microlite for over a year, with a 1 month break in between. I haven't experienced any side effects and i've never had a problem with it(touch wood)...

# 2

Posted: 24/11/2005 13:39

Im on microlite at the moment and have been for the past 6 months. I find no probs with it at all. I haven't gained weight, i don't get severe headaches and i have no probs with my periods! Let me know how u get on

# 1

Posted: 18/04/2005 12:50

I was on the pill Overnette but have been advised by my chemist that I have to go to the doctor to change to a new pill as they are no longer stocking this one - The doctor has put me on Microlite - Is anyone on this and can someone tell what this one is like - I was on Microgyon 30 + Overnette and never had a problem on either.