Search results for missed pill rules
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What to do if you miss a combined pill or take an extra one
Find out what to do if you forget to take one or more combined pills, or if you take an extra pill by mistake.
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What to do if you miss a progestogen-only pill or take an extra one
Find out what to do if you forget to take your progestogen-only pill (mini pill), or take an extra one.
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Doing a pregnancy test
Find out how and when you can take a pregnancy test, how to start your antenatal care, and where to go for help if you are not sure you want to be pregnant.
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Problems swallowing pills
If you or someone you care for struggles to swallow pills, you should discuss it with a doctor or pharmacist.
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Missed or late periods
Find out about the causes of missed or late periods and when to seek medical help.
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The 'male menopause'
Read about "male menopause", where some men develop depression, loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction and other physical and emotional symptoms when they reach their late 40s to early 50s.
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Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - Treatment
Read about how an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is treated. The first line treatment is a daily hormone replacement tablet called levothyroxine.
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Neurofibromatosis type 2 - Symptoms
Symptoms of neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) typically start during the late teens or early twenties but may develop at any age.
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Medicines: tips for carers - Social care and support guide
Find out about giving pills correctly and safely, organising medicines and reviewing their use.
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Teeth whitening
Find out about teeth whitening including who can perform it, what the procedure involves and what the risks are.