Lizinna Contraception
Lizinna Contraception - What is Lizinna?
Lizinna is a combined oral contraceptive pill which provides an effective method for preventing pregnancy, as well as offering hormonal balance and regulating menstrual cycle. Lizinna contains the active ingredients ethinylestradiol and norgestimate, which both work together to prevent pregnancy. These pills prevent ovulation, and help thicken cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to reach an egg and fertilise it. The combined oral contraception offers a highly reliable and effective birth control option when taken correctly and consistently.
- 100% Free Contraception
- Discreet Packaging
- 100% Free Contraception
- Free Delivery
- Registered UK Pharmacy
- Discreet Packaging
- Free Delivery
What are the benefits of Lizinna?
As well as offering protection against pregnancy, Lizinna is also known to offer other benefits to women’s hormonal and menstrual health. The combined oral contraceptive pill can also be used to help regulate periods, reduce heavy bleeding and help with painful period cramps. The pills are also known to help improve hormonal skin issues such as acne. The additional benefits of taking Lizinna make it a great option for those looking for reliable birth control as well are supporting overall wellbeing.
How to take Lizinna
For Lizinna to work effectively, it should be taken once a day for 21 consecutive days, followed by a 7 day pill free break. During this break, a withdrawal bleed usually happens, which is similar to a period. To ensure the pills work effectively, it is important to take these at the same time every day to help ensure this remains an effective contraception.
What are the side effects and risks?
All medication comes with side effects and risks, including Lizinna. Many side effects are often only experienced within the first few months, and they tend to subside on their own as the body becomes used to the medication. Although not everyone experiences them, here are some common side effects:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Mood changes
- Breast tenderness
- Spotting
Lizinna very rarely has results in serious complications, however, if you do experience severe chest pains, shortness of breath, vision issues, or pain in the legs, stop using the pills and seek medical advice immediately.
Is Lizinna suitable for all women?
The combined hormonal contraceptive may not be suitable for all women, especially those who are over the age of 35 and smoke. This is because the risks associated outweigh the benefits of taking this medication. The risk of developing blood clots increases for certain women which the combined oral contraception and unsuitable birth control method. Before prescribing Lizinna, our qualified healthcare professionals will review your medical history, lifestyle, and any existing health conditions to help ensure the best contraceptive option for you.
How to order Lizinna
Lizinna can be prescribed by our team of registered UK clinicians. We are dedicated to offer ongoing support and guidance whenever you need it during your contraceptive journey. Whether it’s a simple question or need a bit more advice on Lizinna, we are here to helping you feel informed and comfortable from ordering your prescription to beyond. Lizinna is delivered directly to your door in plain and discreet packaging, to give you privacy and peace of mind from the comfort of your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are an online pharmacy service that offers access to free NHS contraception. It’s easy to request, manage, and receive your contraception at a time that suits you without the hassle of visiting your GP.
Yes. Under the NHS pharmacy contraception Service, your consultation and the treatment provided are completely free; there are no hidden charges or fees for the medication.
The service is available to all those that meet the NHS criteria for the contraception service in England. As part of the online consultation we will ask a few medical questions to assess your eligibility for this service and to make sure the treatment is suitable and safe for you.
We currently supply oral contraceptive pills, including initiation and ongoing treatment; we can also offer emergency oral contraception if appropriate.
No, our qualified prescribing team will assess your suitability and discuss what contraception offers are available after you fill in the short medical questionnaire and issue treatment accordingly.
You’ll complete a short, simple online questionnaire, covering information about your health, lifestyle and medical information. This aids our prescribers in making sure the contraception option selected is suitable for you. This should only take a few minutes to complete.
Written by Imran Lakhi
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist GPHC 2060586
Reviewed by date: 21/05/2026
Reviewed by Muhammedammar Patel
Pharmacist GPHC 2210444
Reviewed by date: 21/05/2026
Reference: www.medicines.org.uk