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F.A.Q.

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On contraceptives:

How effective are oral contraceptives?

The efficacy of oral contraceptives is almost 100 %, as long as they are taken timely and properly (skipping no doses).

What happens if I forget to take a pill?

Please, consider the number of hours that have gone by since the time you should have taken it. If it is less than 12 hours, you are protected against an eventual pregnancy; take the pill you had forgotten and go on taking them the way you usually do.
If more than 12 hours have elapsed, we recommend you should to use some other additional contraceptive method (condom) for 7 consecutive days and continue with the usual administration.

What happens if I have vomits or diarrhoea?

Vomits and diarrhoea have to be very intense and frequent to interfere with the contraceptive effect of the pill. If they are severe enough, you should add some other contraceptive method (condom) for 7 consecutive days and continue with the usual administration.

I have a sports event; what can I do to skip or delay my menses?

There are several options; one of the most advisable is not to rest those 7 days after finishing the 21 tablets and to go on with a new package of oral contraceptives that month.

Do I have to use another contraceptive method during the 7-day rest?

No, you are protected the 21 days you are taking the pill and the 7 days you are resting. You do not need to use another method unless you have forgotten to take one or more tablets.

Is it normal to have intermenstrual bleedings while taking the pill?

It may be normal, especially early on, when you are starting therapy with oral contraceptives; this is due to your body’s adaptation to the drug.

Can I take oral contraceptives if I am 40 years old?

Yes, as long as you do not have any risk factors such as smoking, obesity and/or metabolic and cardiovascular disease.

If I am on oral contraceptives and I do not have menstrual bleeding, does that mean I am pregnant?

No, pregnancy is highly unlikely if you get your pill as prescribed and not forgetting any pills. Nevertheless, if that occurs we recommend a pregnancy test (EVATEST), especially for your own peace of mind.

What is the woman’s usual cycle like? Do all cycles last 28 days?

Most women in child-bearing age present 28 – 30 day menstrual cycles. The cycle starts on Day 1, that is, the first day of the menses or menstrual bleeding, when the body undergoes a series of physiologic changes that are to be expected during this period. Then as days go by, the egg gradually matures and at about half the cycle it is released into the tube cavity; that is the so-called ovulation. The greatest chances of presenting pregnancy occur the days before and after ovulation. If the egg is not fecundated the subsequent days, the body prepares itself again for the shedding of the endometrium, which constitutes the menses.

What should I do if I stop breastfeeding and I want to start taking oral contraceptives?

Wait until your next menses and start taking the oral contraceptive on the first day.

Why is it possible to have headaches, vomits and breast swelling when starting oral contraceptive therapy?

These symptoms are part of your body’s adaptation to oral contraceptives and they are normal. Go on with your usual dose and the symptoms will gradually disappear.

What happens if I start my usual oral contraceptive pill pack a day too late? Will it still be effective?

No, its effectiveness will be reduced. You should use an additional contraceptive method (condom) the first 7 days of the cycle.

What happens if I mistakenly take two of my same usual contraceptive pills the same day?

You will not experience any side effects if you take two pills instead of one; make sure you do take one pill the next day as usual.
A mild bleeding might occur as a result of that double dosage.

I tend to feel bad before and during my menses / period – what can DIVINA 21 do for me?

All contraceptive pills reduce menstrual colic pains, shorten the menses and make it less abundant. Many women present breast swelling or pain, swollen arms or legs, and a feeling of heaviness or general bloating before or during their period. Owing to its new formulation, DIVINA 21 prevents or reduces the water retention that causes the symptoms above in the premenstrual period and during menses.

How long should I take oral contraceptives? This is the first time I am taking them.

You can take them for as long as you require contraception, as long as your annual workout conducted by a gynecologist is normal (physical examination, Papanicolau test).

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