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References

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1. Progestogen-only Pills Clinical Effectiveness Unit March 2022 (Amended July 2023) FSRH, London. FSRH Clinical Guideline: Progestogen-only Pills (August 2022, amended July 2023) | FSRH accessed 30/05/2025

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3. Bayer Healthcare, Norgeston, Summary of product characteristics Last updated on eMC:08 Feb 2021 Norgeston Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) | 1133 accessed 30/05/2025

4. FSRH CEU Clinical Guidance: Drug Interactions with Hormonal Contraception – May 2022 FSRH CEU Guidance: Drug Interactions with Hormonal Contraception (May 2022) | FSRH accessed 30/05/2025

5. UK medical eligibility criteria, FSRH, London UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (UKMEC) | FSRH accessed 30/05/2025

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7. FSRH statement: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists and oral contraception Jan 2025 CEU-statement-GLP-1-agonists-and-contraception accessed 30/05/2025

8. Organon Pharma ( UK) Ltd. Cerazette (desogestrel) Summary of product characteristics Last updated on eMC:08 Jan 2025 Cerazette 75 microgram film-coated tablet - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) | 1698 accessed 12/6/2025

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 30/06/2025

Next review date: 30/06/2027

Author(s): West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network for Sexual Health Clinical Guidelines Group.

Version: 10.3

Approved By: West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network for Sexual Health

Reviewer name(s): George Laird.