Combined Hormonal Contraceptive (CHC) pill - Feminyl

Advantages of using the oral contracepetive pill

Combined Hormonal Contraceptives also have some non-contraceptive benefits.

It helps protect against:

• Cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer)
• Cancer of the ovary
• Colorectal cancer

It may help protect against:

• Ovarian cysts
• Iron-deficiency anaemia – It reduces:
• Menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome symptoms
• Menstrual bleeding problems, including heavy menstrual bleeding
• Ovulation pain
• Excess hair on face or body
• Acne
• Symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (irregular bleeding, acne,
  excess hair on face or body)
• Symptoms of endometriosis (pelvic pain, irregular bleeding) and risk of
  recurrence of endometriosis after surgical management