Lucette

Lucette is a birth control pill consisting of two active ingredients – ethinylestradiol (synthetic oestrogen) and drospirenone (synthetic progesterone). 

Ethinylestradiol affects the release of certain hormones such as luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) which affect ovulation, while drospirenone causes the cervical mucus to thicken, preventing the sperm from entering the uterus to fertilise the egg. Lucette is used to prevent pregnancy. It is formulated to be taken at specific times throughout the monthly menstrual cycle and must be used as per the information in the patient information leaflet and the advice of a medical professional.Lucette contraceptive pills work in three ways – stopping the release of an egg during a regular menstrual cycle, thickening the cervical mucus to stop sperm from reaching the egg, and altering the uterine lining to prevent the implantation of a fertilised egg.Take one Lucette pill per day at the same time each day for 21 consecutive days. After this period, refrain from taking any Lucette pills for the next 7 days. During this break, you may experience withdrawal bleeding similar to a menstrual period. Once the 7-day interval is complete, resume the cycle, taking one Lucette pill per day at the same time each day for 21 consecutive days before taking another 7-day break. Continue this cycle as required.Lucette should not be taken by women with uncontrolled high blood pressure or a history of blood clots. Moreover, women who have cancer, a health condition affecting the liver, or who are pregnant or have recently had a baby should not take Lucette. Do not take Lucette if you are already taking another contraceptive pill, and always consult your doctor or GP before taking Lucette.