Mercilon Singapore

Mercilon stands out as a common contraceptive pill in Singapore known to stop pregnancy while cutting down on hormone-related side effects.

How Mercilon Stops Pregnancy

Has two key hormones: drospirenone (a progestin) and ethinylestradiol (an estrogen)

• Has two hormones: ethinylestradiol (a small amount of estrogen) and desogestrel (a newer type of progestin)
• Keeps women from getting pregnant in several ways:
  • Blocks egg release
  • Makes cervical mucus thicker so sperm can’t get in
  • Changes the uterus lining to keep fertilized eggs from sticking
• Women take it for 21 days then take a 7-day break

Price and Where to Get It in Singapore

• Doctors and gynecologists can prescribe it
• Mercilon, Starting from S$1/dose
• You can find it at polyclinics private clinics, and women’s health doctors
• Some doctors let you get a prescription through a video call

Benefits of Mercilon

• Works well to prevent pregnancy (99% if used )
• Has only 20mcg of ethinylestradiol (less than many other pills)
• Has desogestrel, which causes fewer androgenic effects
• Leads to more predictable and lighter periods
• Can help ease menstrual pain and cramps
• Can make hormonal acne better and cut down on extra oil
• Doctors often give this to women who had side effects with stronger pills

Possible Side Effects

• Mild and often get better after 2-3 months:
• Fewer cases of weight increase than higher-dose pills
• Blood clots pose a rare but major risk (though low-dose pills have a lower chance)

Health considerations

Not suitable for women with:

• Past venous thromboembolism
• Specific types of migraines with aura
• Liver issues
• Smokers aged over 35
• Certain heart conditions
• History of hormone-related cancers

Usage Guidelines

• Take at the same time each day to work best
• If you forget a pill for less than 12 hours take it right away
• If you forget for more than 12 hours, you might need extra protection
• Some drugs can make it less effective (certain antibiotics)
• It starts to work after 7 days when you first begin
• A doctor can look at your health history and needs to see if Mercilon suits you.

Getting Mercilon from Dame

At Dame, our doctors talk with you one-on-one to help decide if Mercilon is the right birth control for you. Our team focuses on safe, skilled, and helpful care to make sure you find the best birth control for what you need. Talk to our doctors to see if Mercilon is a good fit for you.