Levest is an effective oral contraceptive pill that combines both sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone to prevent pregnancy. Levest 150/30 contains 150 micrograms of levonorgestrel and 30 micrograms of ethinylestradiol. Levest protects against pregnancy in 3 different ways : by preventing ovulation (the release of an egg); thickening the mucus around the cervix, which makes it difficult for sperm to reach the womb; and preventing thickening of the womb lining so a fertilised egg cannot grow in it.
Side effects may include: discomfort when wearing contact lenses, loss of interest in sex, changes in the cervix (neck of the uterus or womb), missed periods during and after treatment, painful breasts or increase in breast size or leaking from breasts, brown patches on the face or body, water retention or changes in body weight, rise in blood pressure, being less able to tolerate sugar and starches (carbohydrates), allergy-type rash. Side effects may vary from one person to the next, as with any medication. You should always read the manufacturer’s Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before taking this or any other medication.
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