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Birth Control / Mercilon / 252 pills of Generic Mercilon (Ethinyloestradiol 20mcg + Desogestrel 150mcg) * 20 mcg.
Laboratory: Infar
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Mercilon
Mercilon contains the female hormones estrogen and progesterone that act to prevent ovulation—the release of an egg from the ovary.
The hormones also lead to changes in the mucus of the cervix, making it difficult for sperm to enter into the uterus. In addition, they cause changes in the lining of the uterus, lowering the chances that an embryo will attach to the uterus and develop into a baby.
When taken correctly, pills like Mercilon are over 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Keep in mind, however, that they do not offer protection against AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.
Through the years, doctors have found that birth control pills offer health benefits not related to the prevention of pregnancy. When birth control pills are taken, menstrual cycles tend to become more regular, cramps may occur less often, and blood flow may be lighter, so less iron is lost from the body. The pill also lowers the chances of cysts forming on the ovaries, noncancerous lumps from occurring on the breasts, and acute pelvic inflammatory disease from happening. The pill may even guard against cancer of the ovaries and cancer of the lining of the uterus. | |
