Visanne available in the UK

[Princessyaz26]

I have recently been prescribed Visanne abroad in Switzerland but wondered if it has been approved by NICE and available in the UK?

I'm 34 and came of the pill dretinelle similar to Yasmin in October because of the side affects and higher risk to blood clots and concerned about the Visanne side effects too, one of them being ovarian cyst (1 in 10) which I already have.

I've told my Gynocologist that I'm not keen to take it and got told if I don't she's not able to help me and I need to take it.

Since being off the pill I've been very emotional, tearful and up and down with my moods and was looking for something more natural with less side effects that would keep my hormones stable.

I'm due a consultation for laprascopy soon to remove the cysts on ovaries and endometriosis.

Thank you my advance!

[StefaniaJW]

I have been taking care of my endo naturally for two years, but those who cannot go down this route need medication. Now, visanne has not been approved in the UK but it is the best on the market. I would, however, suggest you undergo laparoscopy to remove the cysts as well (although visanne has proven to be able to shrink them, so you should take it for at least 9 months with no interruptions before surgery). Surgery should only be perfomed by endo surgeons with extensive expertise otherwise your endo will get even worse after surgery. Cheers