Birth Control Seasonique

The birth control Seasonique allows women to only have their periods four times a year.

With Seasonique birth control pills, you can save money and time worrying about getting your period and then packing and picking up supplies. As a protection against unwanted pregnancy, this method of birth control is becoming more and more popular. To keep abreast of news about Seasonique, fill out their email information form.

Seasonique results in a one percent failure rate if taken perfectly. With typical use, a five percent failure rate has been reported by the company. This is an effective way to prevent pregnancy.

Speak with your doctor if you plan to use this type of birth control after pregnancy while breastfeeding, as it can affect your supply and quality of breastmilk.

As with any medication, talk to a physician regarding your current health and any medications you are taking prior to using Seasonique as your primary method of birth control.

The birth control Seasonique works mainly by stopping ovulation. However, two other ways of preventing pregnancy are also at work.

Changes in cervical mucus can decrease the chances of sperm reaching the uterus. Some changes in the endometrium can prevent implantation should an egg be released and fertilized.

To being taking Seasonique, start with the first blue-green pill in the pack on the first Sunday after your period. Continue taking the pills until you reach the seven yellow ones, at which point you should experience menstruation. For most effectiveness, pills should be taken at the same time each day. During the first week of use, a non-hormonal backup should be used.

Because you only will experience a period four times a year with Seasonique, it is normal to have some irregular spotting or bleeding when you begin the pills. You may also find that you have some spotting with further cycles. However, with the continued use the amount of flow and spotting should decrease.

Bleeding should occur when you go off the blue-green pills that stop pregnancy and begin taking the yellow pills. If you do not experience menstruation, you should take a pregnancy test. Should the test come back negative, consult with your doctor, because you may still be pregnant.

The birth control Seasonique should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Thromboembolic disorders or history of them
• Cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease (current or past)
• Valvular heart disease with thromboemic complications
• Hypertension that is not under control
• Diabetes with vascular involvement
• Headaches with focal neurological symptoms
• Prolonged immobilization from major surgery
• History or current breast cancer or suspicion of cancer
• Undiagnosed genital bleeding
• Known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia or carcinoma of the endometrium
• Cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy or prior jaundice during other pill use
• Liver disease, hepatic adenomas or carcinomas
• Allergic reaction or sensitivity to any ingredient in the pill

Using the pill while you have any of the above conditions can result in serious complications. Be sure to inform your doctor about any health issues before you take the pill.

Studies have shown that the use of Seasonique during the early part of pregnancy has no increase in infant birth defects. However, if you plan to become pregnant or suspect you are pregnant, you should stop taking Seasonique.

Women who smoke should be advised that it increases the cardiovascular risks of taking the pill. For women over 35, these effects are much stronger. If you smoke and would like to take Seasonique, you should quit before taking the pill.

Other health risks include:

• Heart-related conditions, like stroke, thromboembolism, or myocardial infarction
• Hepatic neoplasia
• Gallbladder disease
• Hypertension

The pill does not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV. Use a barrier method, like a condom, to protect yourself.

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