What should you know about the mini pill and Rigevidon?

Rigevidon contains two hormones: an oestrogen and a progestin. A mini pill contains progestin only. Because Rigevidon is a combined pill, it is not interchangeable with a progestin-only pill, even though both are taken to prevent pregnancy. The pack schedule, missed-pill advice, and suitability checks are different.

Combined pills can make bleeding more predictable for some people, while others notice nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, or headaches. Rigevidon is not suitable for everyone, including some people with migraine with aura, a history of blood clots, certain liver problems, or particular smoking and age profiles. A prescriber should review your history before starting or continuing it.

Check the name and strength on the packet before taking a pill, particularly if you were expecting a mini pill. Take Rigevidon exactly as directed and follow its missed-tablet instructions rather than advice written for a progestin-only product. If you have changed pills, use additional contraception when instructed and ask a pharmacist how to handle any gap between methods.

Tell the prescriber about migraine, previous clots, high blood pressure, recent surgery, breastfeeding, and all medicines or supplements. If you want a progestin-only option, ask about alternatives and whether [Levonorgestrel](/materials/levonorgestrel/) is relevant for emergency contraception.

Get emergency help for sudden chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing blood, severe headache with weakness or speech changes, sudden vision loss, or a painful swollen leg. Contact a clinician promptly for repeated high blood pressure readings, persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, or unusual bleeding. If pregnancy is possible, take a test and seek advice about continuing the pill.

Ask whether Rigevidon is appropriate for your medical history, what to do after a missed tablet, and which warning symptoms need urgent care. If you are seeking a progestin-only method, ask how it compares with the [Combined Pill](/treatments/contraception-and-family-planning/combined-pill/).