Noriday

Noriday as a Contraception

Noriday is a contraceptive pill known as a progestogen-only birth control pill, POP or mini-pill. Noriday helps to prevent pregnancy and can alleviate symptoms of menstruation. This is a 28-day birth control pill that can be over 99% successful at preventing pregnancy when taken correctly.

Progesterone-only pills are a suitable alternative for people who cannot take oestrogen such as when breastfeeding, if you smoke or if you are overweight.

What is Noriday and how does it work?

Noriday is a POP that contains the active substance norethisterone which works to prevent pregnancy by thickening the mucus in the womb, making it more difficult for sperm to travel through to the womb, changing the lining of the womb and it can also stop the release of an egg from the ovaries.

The pill contains synthetic progesterone which is a hormone produced by the body. Noriday works by altering the hormonal balance of the body to prevent ovulation.

Noriday is not intended to be used by those who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.

Is Noriday right for me?

If you are looking for an effective oral contraceptive, Noriday may be right for you. However, it may not be suitable for you if you have the following:

• If you are allergic to norethisterone or any other ingredients of this medicine
• If you have thrombosis or inflamed veins
• If you have had or may have a hormone-dependent cancer of the breast, cervix, vagina or womb.
• If you have ever had a blood clot or are at risk of a blood clot
• If you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems
• If you are suspected of having breast cancer
• If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
• If you are taking medication for hepatitis C