What is the name of family planning tablet?
List of Contraceptives:
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|
| Loestrin 24 Fe (Pro) Generic name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | 5.9 |
| Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 (Pro) Generic name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | 5.7 |
| Liletta (Pro) Generic name: levonorgestrel | 5.6 |
| Yasmin (Pro) Generic name: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | 5.3 |
How can I use family planning tablet?
Take 1 pill every day for 21 days (3 weeks) in a row. Then don’t take any pills for seven days (week 4). You’ll get your period during the fourth week while you aren’t taking any pills. It’s important to take every pill in a 21-day pack because there are no reminder (hormone-free) pills.
What are the side effects of pills for family planning?
The sections below will look at some common side effects of oral contraceptives.
- Spotting between periods. Breakthrough bleeding, or spotting, refers to when vaginal bleeding occurs between menstrual cycles.
- Nausea.
- Breast tenderness.
- Headaches and migraine.
- Weight gain.
- Mood changes.
- Missed periods.
- Decreased libido.
Does pill have side effects?
Some side effects — including nausea, headaches, breast tenderness and breakthrough bleeding — might decrease with continued use. Combination birth control pills increase the risk of certain conditions, which can be serious. They include: Blood clots in the legs.
Which tablet is used to avoid pregnant?
Levonorgestrel is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse (sex without any method of birth control or with a birth control method that failed or was not used properly [e.g., a condom that slipped or broke or birth control pills that were not taken as scheduled]).
Can you start the pill at any time?
You can start taking birth control pills as soon as you get them — any day of the week, and anytime during your menstrual cycle. But when you’ll be protected from pregnancy depends on when you start and the kind of pill you’re using. You may need to use a backup birth control method (like condoms) for up to 7 days.
Can you get pregnant on birth control pills?
Yes. Although birth control pills have a high success rate, they can fail and you can get pregnant while on the pill. Certain factors increase your risk of getting pregnant, even if you’re on birth control. Keep these factors in mind if you’re sexually active and want to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.