LOvima Contraceptive

Lovima is one of the first contraceptive pills to be approved for sale over the counter. It contains the active ingredient desogestrel 75 mcg and is a type of pill called a progestogen-only pill. This means that Lovima can be suitable for women who can’t take pills containing oestrogen. Combined pills that contain oestrogen can’t be taken by some women, for example, women who are very overweight or women who smoke and are aged 35 and over. Lovima can be used by women who are breast-feeding.
If taken correctly, progestogen-only pills are more than 99% effective. However, with typical use (how it’s taken by a lot of women in real life) it’s thought to be about 91% effective. Lovima is taken once daily and there is no need to take a break between packs. The active ingredient is desogestrel, which is a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone. Desogestrel works primarily by stopping ovulation, which means it stops the ovaries from releasing an egg every month. It also thickens the mucus in the neck of the womb to stop sperm from reaching an egg.
Because of the way Lovima works, you may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking this medicine. It may be slight staining or heavier bleeding, and some women won’t experience any bleeding at all. After a few months of taking Lovima, the bleeding tends to become less frequent or stop completely. If you think the bleeding is frequent, heavy or prolonged, or you’re worried about the bleeding, contact your doctor or pharmacist for medical advice.