Aviane Birth Control
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Aviane birth control is a hormonal contraceptive that gives women a chance to control their cycles to prevent getting pregnant until they plan on it.
How Aviane Birth Control Works
Aviane is a combination birth control pill. It contains the ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, two forms of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Used primarily to prevent pregnancy, the hormones work by:
- Preventing ovulation
- Thickening of cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to reach egg
- Preventing an egg from attaching to the uterus
To use Aviane, begin taking the pills on the Sunday after you start your period. Continue with them for 21 days, and then take the placebo pills. You should get your period at this time. If you do not, there is a chance you may be pregnant and you should take a pregnancy test. Begin your new pack after finishing the placebo pills.
When starting birth control pills, it is always recommended to use a back-up form of birth control the first week.
Missed Doses
In order for Aviane to work properly, you should take it at the same time everyday. However, forgetting to take one pill does not mean you have to toss your entire pack. Read on to find out instructions for missed dosages.
One Missed Dose
If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember. Or, you can take it with your next scheduled dose. You may want to use a second form of birth control for the next seven days for added protection.
Two Missed Doses
Take the missed pills as soon as you remember, or with your next dose. You could also take one pill with the next scheduled dose, and the second pill with the following dose. Use another form of birth control for at least seven days following the missed doses, and possibly for the rest of your cycle.
Three or More Missed Doses
If you forget three or more pills, you should throw away your pill pack and wait seven days to start a new one. Use another form of birth control until you have taken the new pack for seven days. If you did not get your period during the week where no pills were taken, be sure to take a pregnancy test before starting the new pack.
Warnings and Precautions
If you smoke, do not take Aviane birth control. Smoking may increase the chances of blood clot, heart attack, or stroke.
Birth control pills do not prevent any sexually transmitted diseases. Use a condom to prevent transmission.
Breastfeeding women should speak with their doctors before taking Aviane. It may cause a decrease in milk production and pass through milk to baby.
Pregnant women should not take Aviane.
Those with the following conditions should not take Aviane:
- High blood pressure, angina or heart disease
- History of stroke
- History of hormonal related cancers, like breast
- Certain blood/bleeding disorders
- Abnormal abdominal bleeding
- Migraines
- Asthma
- Seizures/epilepsy
- History of liver disease or jaundice
Medications for certain conditions can case unwanted side effects or decrease the effectiveness of Aviane birth control. Tell your doctor about any prescriptions or over-the-counter medications you are currently taking.
Remember to never share your prescription medications, including birth control, with another person.
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Comments
Angelique,
Some women can come off the pill and conceive right away while it can take longer for others. Unfortunately, there's no way to know which category you'll fall into until you start trying. It would probably be a good idea to give yourself at least a month or two without the pill before you start trying to conceive so you can watch for signs of ovulation and find out if you have a regular cycle.
Since the acne seems to be controlled by the pill, you might have polycystic ovarian syndrome, which can make it more difficult to conceive. If the acne returns once you stop the pill and you have any other symptoms, like weight gain, make sure you talk to your doctor, especially if you don't conceive in the first year of trying.
-- Contributed by: HollySwansonHello, I am 19 and have been taking Aviane since i was 12 y/o because of my horrible acne and pms. Now that i am growing up and plan to have babies in the near future, not soon, but in a few yrs, i wanted to see if i needed to stop taking it while we try to convince if so for how long? The type of acne i have is all tied into my hormones so even being off of the pills for a week really effects my face. I do not know what to do,please help.
Thanks!
-- Contributed by: AngeliqueSomeone asked if it's "ok" to keep taking the pill in order to not get there period for a long amount of time. This isn't a good thing to do because it can increase your chances of developing ovarian cancer and cysts, since the blood in your uteral lining is not leaving your body.
-- Contributed by: SamanthaThis page has been accessed 14,960 times. This page was last modified 13:02, 9 February 2007.
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