Hello Hurdity, thank you for replying to my post.
The contraceptive I'm currently on is Cerelle, 75 micrograms Desogestrel, although it can be any brand name of the generic Desogestrel that the pharmacy have in stock.
It used to be Cerezette consistently, which was fabulous - no periods whatsoever for 20 years, but since I turned 50 they only give me the generic Desogestrel, as it's cheaper than the Cerezette brand.
I think I'll stay as I am for another year, as I guess the GP will want to review the Desogestrel at age 55. I don't want that anaemia-inducing flooding that several women of my acquaintance have gone through toward reaching menopause.
Thank you for your time on this.