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writes:hi guys, just a question about the pill im on.. im on microgynon 30 and i was just wondering how effective it is? when my doctor put me on it, i asked her if my partner and i still need to use condoms, and she said that as long as im taking the pill correctly, there is no need to use any extra protection. but other people have told me that its not completely effective and although my doctor is more likely to be correct, i just wanted to hear from some other people.. because my boyfriend and i, of course, want to be as safe as possible. thanks :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 March 2010): like everyone else on here have said this pill is effective however its still a good iddea to be on the safe side of things and use a condom. my body didnt like this pill and i ended up having the worst moods swings. and my period was heavier and not comfortable but dont worry this pill has different effects on different people so you will have to sit it out untill your next checkup with your doctor and see how you are getting along then.
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reader, Laura1318  +, writes (10 March 2010):
 The pill is 99.9% safe but like anything it does not come with a guarantee.
To cover the 0.01% , use the condom as a backup and you can also prevent STI's and STD's.
A regular partner could be clean but there is no knowing that he could pick up AIDS or STD's unknowningly even though he did not engage in sex with others.
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reader, Fairy_Lu +, writes (10 March 2010):
 I was on microgynon 30 for nearly 4 years and i didnt get preganant while i was on it, however i had to change to a diffrent pill as i got blood clots in my legs.
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 March 2010): I found this pill ineffective seeing as i got pregnant whilst taking it
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reader, natnatxxx +, writes (10 March 2010):
 I was on the microgynon for 3 months before changing to another pill. All pills, if taken correctly everyday for 21 days straight are quite effective. If you want to be sure the pill is working, do the first 3 months with condoms. As this is when your body is settling down to the pill. After that, your doctor will give you a check up on the pill to see if your body suits that pill brand. If you've had no issues, your good to go. I've been on the pill since June, and since september i've been condom free (apart from when medication has affected the pill) and i've had no pregnancies so far :)
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reader, BettyBoup +, writes (10 March 2010):
 Yes, I think it's something like 99.7% effective. SO for the great majority of women it's effective, if taken right. Just make sure you read the instruction manual thoroughly. It can be made less effective if you're taking some medications.
Nothing is 100% guarenteed protection. But I've been on microgynon for 3 years and, like marieclaire, no babies as of yet!
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reader, LilPixie +, writes (10 March 2010):
 I was on this pill, only for 2 months though. I didn't get pregnant but it made me feel incredibly sick after the 1st month.
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