Hypersensitivity. Concomitant use w/ another hormonal contraceptive. Presence or history of venous or arterial thrombotic/thromboembolic events (eg, DVT, pulmonary embolism, MI) or of a CVA; prodromi of a thrombosis (eg, transient ischaemic attack, angina pectoris), CVA; liver tumours (benign or malignant). History of migraine w/ focal neurological symptoms. DM w/ vascular symptoms, severe HTN & dyslipoproteinaemia. Hereditary or acquired predisposition for venous or arterial thrombosis, eg, activated protein C resistance, antithrombin-III-deficiency, protein C & S deficiency, hyperhomocystinaemia & antiphospholipid-Ab (anticardiolipin-Ab, lupus anticoagulant). Known or suspected sex-steroid influenced malignancies (eg, of genital organs or breasts). Undiagnosed vag bleeding. Severe hepatic disease. Known or suspected pregnancy & lactation. Jaundice or persistent itching during a previous pregnancy, Dubin Johnson syndrome. Rotor syndrome, sickle cell anaemia, existing or treated breast or endometrial cancer, disturbances of lipometabolism, a history of herpes of pregnancy, otosclerosis w/ deterioration during pregnancy. Not for use in men.