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.
Comments
Carnaudi, if you don't take the pill consistently at the same time everyday, you could still ovulate, so yes, you could be pregnant. It's also possible, though, that your cycle is a little off because the different times.
Since you're late, you should take a pregnancy test.
-- Contributed by: HollySwansonI have been on Aviane for 3 months now, and this past month I took it everyday, but it was never at the same time. Now I was supposed to get my period yesterday, is it possible that I could be pregnant by just screwing up times?
-- Contributed by: CarnaudiMichelle, many people start their period on the day the placebo starts but some people start it a day or two later. If you haven't gotten your yet, don't worry it will probably come soon.
By the way, if you are using the pill to prevent pregnancy, it really should be taken at the same time everyday.
-- Contributed by: HollySwansonThis page has been accessed 5,382 times. This page was last modified 13:02, 9 February 2007.
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