A question about the pill
May 25th 2004, 8:25 am
#16
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I'm on a phased pill, Logynon... does anyone know if they have it out there, or whether I will need to change? It's Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol in 3 different amounts 
I'm planning to hoard some and change over there if necessary, but it would be nice to stay on the same one.
I'm planning to hoard some and change over there if necessary, but it would be nice to stay on the same one.
May 25th 2004, 9:16 am
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Larissa
look at this web page
http://www.healthnetwork.com.au/sear...dication&id=57
half way down the page it shows which brands are available and contain what combinations.
look at this web page
http://www.healthnetwork.com.au/sear...dication&id=57
half way down the page it shows which brands are available and contain what combinations.
May 25th 2004, 9:28 am
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Thanks ABCD, one less thing to worry about! 
May 25th 2004, 9:47 am
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Speaking as a UK GP who is now working in Australia, you can get microgynon here on the PBS (so price is kept down) however a lot of the newer preparations are not on the PBS so will cost you more. Stock up as it free there, my wife got extra before moving back over here.
Also bring your tablets to the Doc as all the pills here have slightly different names (microgynon is in 2 different strengths ). I'm still learning all the new names! Another Gp told me no new contraceptive pills have been added to the PBS since 1984!
Mark
Also bring your tablets to the Doc as all the pills here have slightly different names (microgynon is in 2 different strengths ). I'm still learning all the new names! Another Gp told me no new contraceptive pills have been added to the PBS since 1984!
Mark
May 25th 2004, 7:23 pm
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Hiya
I have already approached my doctor about giving me a few extra packets each time I have a script, also on Microgynon, but he isn't having any of it. Miserable sod. I'm going to try and get a few extras through family planning or make up some story about leaving my bag on a bus or train. Any suggestions on how to get huge supplies greatfully received.
Sarah
I have already approached my doctor about giving me a few extra packets each time I have a script, also on Microgynon, but he isn't having any of it. Miserable sod. I'm going to try and get a few extras through family planning or make up some story about leaving my bag on a bus or train. Any suggestions on how to get huge supplies greatfully received.
Sarah
May 25th 2004, 8:51 pm
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Go to Family Planning, tell them you are off to Oz on a years working holiday visa, and can't get your pill over here - they coughed up a year's supply for me that way. 
May 25th 2004, 8:53 pm
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lol
I take it you are in the UK? If so, I think the family planning centre will dish 'em out quite willingly, but I haven't gone since I was about 19!
Then you could also go to your doctor? Plus then go to another doctor... perhaps that is taking it a bit too far!
(Anyone know where it is in Pompey lol!)
Anyone got any microgynon tablets for teach?! Maybe we could do swap shop?
I take it you are in the UK? If so, I think the family planning centre will dish 'em out quite willingly, but I haven't gone since I was about 19!
Then you could also go to your doctor? Plus then go to another doctor... perhaps that is taking it a bit too far!
(Anyone know where it is in Pompey lol!)
Anyone got any microgynon tablets for teach?! Maybe we could do swap shop?
May 25th 2004, 8:56 pm
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Go to Family Planning, tell them you are off to Oz on a years working holiday visa, and can't get your pill over here - they coughed up a year's supply for me that way.
Go to Family Planning, tell them you are off to Oz on a years working holiday visa, and can't get your pill over here - they coughed up a year's supply for me that way.
Nice bit of info thanks
May 25th 2004, 9:01 pm
#24
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Go to Family Planning, tell them you are off to Oz on a years working holiday visa, and can't get your pill over here - they coughed up a year's supply for me that way.
Go to Family Planning, tell them you are off to Oz on a years working holiday visa, and can't get your pill over here - they coughed up a year's supply for me that way.
Great info Pollyana, thanks. I will do that.
Thanks to you also Larissa, any givers yet, lol
Sarah
May 26th 2004, 11:26 am
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Nothing works better than an Asprin - held tightly between the knees.
