Madeline*

Madeline is “The Pill” or the “Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill” (COCP).

It contains 2 hormones, Oestrogen & Progesterone.

You take it daily for 21 days, then omit it for 7 days, during which time you should have your period.

Some brands give you 7 days of dummy pills to take during this time (total 28 pills per packet).

You should take the pills in the order directed in the packet.