If you take Omeprazole on a long-term basis (longer than 1 year) your doctor will probably keep you under regular surveillance. You should report any new and exceptional symptoms and circumstances whenever you see your doctor. The nerves outside the spinal cord may be affected causing changes to the sense of feeling and the use of muscles. In addition, headache, extreme changes of mood or mental state, confusion, weakness, involuntary eye movement (which may cause the eye to rapidly move from side to side, up and down or in a circle, and lightly blur vision) may occur. These effects may be severe and, in some instances, permanent You may be able to take some types of pill with no or shorter breaks (a tailored regime), which may reduce some side effects. Speak to a doctor or nurse about your options. you have ever had a skin reaction after treatment with a medicine similar to Omeprazole that reduces stomach acid

Some women have temporary side effects, including more vaginal discharge, breast tenderness and headaches. There are a range of different contraceptive options currently available in the UK. The type that works best for you will depend on your health and circumstances.The effectiveness of each method is worked out by calculating how many women get pregnant if 100 women use the method for a year. These methods need to be inserted by a health professional into your uterus (IUD or IUS) or arm (the implant): But the contraceptive injection has been linked to a small amount of weight gain if used for 2 years or more. have an unusually shaped or positioned cervix (entrance to the womb), or if you cannot reach your cervix

A diaphragm or cap is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside your vagina and prevents sperm passing through the cervix (the entrance of your womb). You need to use it with a gel that kills sperm (spermicide). You can visit a GP or nurse when you want to replace your diaphragm or cap. Most of the time you can use the same diaphragm or cap for a year before replacing it. This is the most common type. Each pill has the same amount of hormone in it. One pill is taken each day for 21 days and then no pills are taken for the next 7 days. Microgynon, Marvelon and Yasmin are examples of this type of pill. Phasic 21-day pills You will not be protected from pregnancy straight away and will need additional contraception until you have taken the pill for 7 days. During this time, you're not protected against pregnancy and need to use additional contraception, such as condoms, when you have sex.

How to Identify a Pill

You can normally start taking the pill at any point in your menstrual cycle. There is special guidance if you have just had a baby, abortion or miscarriage. The guidance may also be different if you have a short menstrual cycle. Get advice from a doctor or nurse if you need it. You may need to use additional contraception during your 1st days on the pill – this depends on when in your menstrual cycle you start taking it. Starting on the 1st day of your period