Search
Archives

Archive for November, 2009

What Is Yaz?

Yaz (Drospirenone/Ethinyl Estradiol) is an oral contraceptive drug that is consumed to prevent pregnancy made from combination of progesterone and estrogen. It prevent ovulation from happening and prevent pregnancy from occurring.

Yaz is also known as a treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and certain types of acne for women. Only use it to treat acne if the user is above 14 years old.
Avoid smoking if you decide to take Yaz to prevent pregnancy as it will increase the likelihood of experiencing severe heart problems. Women above 35 years old shouldn’t take this medication as it might pose threats to their health conditions.

Let your doctor know if you have high blood pressure and ask for an alternative contraceptive treatment. This is very important to ensure that you will not experience any health risk associated with the side effects developed from incompatible drug usage for your body system.

Yaz is not for people who are allergic drospirenone or ethinyl estradiol.

Yaz comes in the form of tablet and should be taken with or without food by mouth. Take it on daily basis to make sure that you will get the highest protection against pregnancy. It should be taken in the first 24 hrs of your period occur.

Possible and known side effects include but not limited to:
Breast tenderness, bloating or stomach cramps, vomiting and weight gain
Make sure you seek medical attention right away if you experience any of the following problem:
Severe allergic reaction such as rash and breathing difficulty are the signs that Yaz is not suitable for you.
Yaz is not going to protect you from sexually transmitted diseases and Aids / HIV, so make sure that you’ll use condoms and spermicides if you need it.

Keep it away from children and animals to ensure safety.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

What Is Yasmin?
Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is a birth control pill that prevents ovulation from occurring. It also changes the uterine lining and cervical to prevent fertilized egg from getting attached on the uterus.

This oral contraceptive is not suitable for smokers and female above 35 years old as it might increase their risk of getting the side effects of using it.

Make sure to inform your doctor if you’re allergic to progestin, estrogen, or any other hormone based medications. It is important not to take any other medication such as health supplements, vitamins and pills without seeking the advice from your doctor as it might reduce the effectiveness for this birth control pill to prevent you from getting pregnant. Writing them down on a piece of paper and handing it over to your doctor will help your doctor to have a clearer understanding of your condition and how he can help you to prevent pregnancy.
You can continue to practice your normal eating habit and diet unless if your doctor advice you to change it.

Some of the side effects known to occur due to Yasmin includes but not limited to:
• Weight loss or weight gain
• Missed or painful period
• White vaginal discharge
• Black or brown skin patches

You should seek medical attention if you develop any of the following symptoms after using Yasmin:
• Severe stomach pain
• Severe headache
• Coughing up blood
Using oral contraceptives will increase the likelihood of your body to develop cancer. Make sure you check with your doctor and ask any concerns that you might want to have answers for.
Yasmin will not protect you against sexually transmitted disease and HIV / Aids, so make sure you wear condoms and spermicides for precautionary purpose when it’s needed.
Keep this pill in a vacuumed packet and away from children and animals.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Seasonale (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) is a birth control pill based on the combination of two female hormones that can prevent ovulation. It will prevent fertilized egg from developing further as it can not attach itself to the uterus wall.

Do Not Use Seasonale If…
This birth control pill is not suitable for female above 35 years old.
Female who are pregnant or suspect that they are pregnant shouldn’t use this medication.

How To Use Seasonale
You will not experience monthly menstrual when using this birth control pill because it will delay the process and let you have menstrual cycle every 12 weeks. This 91-day pack contains 84 active pills and seven reminder pills. Tray 1 and 2 contain 28 pills in it while the 3rd tray contain 35 pills including the reminder pills. You will notice your body start to experience the symptoms of having periods when you’re on the 3rd tray.

You risk yourself to experience pregnancy if you accidentally skipped your pills.
Only take one pill a day and they should be taken less than 24 hour apart.
There are rare occasions where you might experience overdosage. The symptoms could be nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding. Make sure you seek medical attention right away if that happens.
Check with your doctor if you have to take other medications while you’re using Seasonale because it might interact and pose a threat to your health.
There are a few known side effects that might happen if it is not compatible with your body system, such as severe migraine headache and general ill feeling.
Seasonale will not help to protect you from HIV, Aids and STDs, so make sure you use condoms and spermicides when needed.

Make sure these drugs are safe and kept away from children and animals. Only use it according to your prescribed dosage to ensure its effectiveness.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Ortho Evra Patch (Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol) is a birth control pill produced from combination of estrogen & progestin. It functions by preventing the eggs from being released and causing pregnancy.
Do Not Use Ortho Tri-Cyclen If…
This birth control pill is not for pregnant women or those who suspect they’re pregnant. It is also not suitable for female who has just gave birth recently.
People who experienced blood clots and has heart problems are advised against using this pill as it might risk their health condition.
People who are over 35 years old and smoking shouldn’t take this medication.

How To Use Ortho Evra Patch?
Common usage is by applying a patch to the skin and wears it for one week before replacing it. Observe and follow the instruction and dosage prescribed by your doctor closely.
Only open the sealed patch and remove the protective liner when you are ready to use it.
Never place it on your breast. Only apply it on skin area that is clean and not oily so that it will stay there tightly.
Just continue your daily activities and take bath, swim and shower as usual because it will not affect the patch at all.
Remove it slowly and fold it so that it will stick together before you throw it away. Make sure it’s out of reach from children and animals.

It is not advisable to eat grape fruit and drink based on grapes while using Ortho Evra Patch.
There are occasions where the user experience dizziness while they’re applying Ortho Evra Patch to their skin.

Known side effects include breast tenderness and enlargement, breakthrough bleeding and vomiting.
It is advisable to use condoms and spermicides to enhance the function of this birth control pill.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Links: