Althea Pill

Hi! It's my first day for the 7 free pill days but I wasn't so sure if i'm protected w/o taking any pill so i took 1 pill for my next pack. Should i stop or continue taking the rest of the pills? If i'll stop when will I continue? Is it safe to just continue another pack? Thank u. ## Hello, Jane! How are you? Yes, you are still protected during the 7 free days, there is no need to take pills during that time period, according to NIH instructions. Usually, you should just continue on and start a new pack on the day your normally would, unless your doctor has instructed otherwise. The typical side effects of oral contraceptives may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and spotting. Is there anything else I can help with? ## It's my 1st time to us...

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Hi i just want to know if yaz and althea pills have the same effect? which one is better? i've tried yaz pills before and my mens became regular but know im having problems with my menstrual cycle again because i had hormal imbalance and have stopped taking yaz for a year already and i visited my OB and asked me to take althea pills. ## HI, Ann! Yes, they are both hormonal contraceptives that prevent pregnancy and can help regulate your cycle. Has any testing been done to see which hormones are imbalanced? ## HI I WOULD LIKE TO ASK PO BECAUSE I AM A USER OF ALTHEA FOR ABOUT 2 MOS. AFTER MY LAST TAKING OF ALTHEA MY MENSTRUAL CYCLE SEEMS TO STOP AND START IRREGULARLY. IS THIS NORMAL? THANKS ## Hi my Name is Perloe, i have irregular menstruations eversince, this year january i already ...

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I forgot to take 1 pill in the first pack. I saw that I still had my last pill. It is possible to get pregnant? ## Yes, every time you miss a pill, there is a risk of pregnancy, according to NIH reports, though the risk is not very high, if you only missed one tablet. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and irregular bleeding. If you are concerned, there is never any harm in checking for pregnancy, to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am on my 4th month of taking althea... After my 7 day rest, instead of taking it on my 8th day at 9pm i took it the next day at 9am? Is there any possibility of pregnancy? I had unprotected intercourse during my rest day... Thanks. ## I'm taking Althea contraceptive pi...

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Hi, its my first time to use althea pills.. im on my 5th day free pill, yesterday I had a brownish discharge until today.. is it normal to have a brownish discharge?.. is it my monthly period already?.. hope you can clear my thoughts.. thanks..

Hello, I have an irregular period and i'm 22 years old. my doctor told me that I have hormonal imbalance and PCOS. They then told me to take Provera for me to have my period, i waited for a couple of days and then it came, When I went back to the doctor, she said I should take Althea on the first day of my next period and do it for 6 months. So I waited for my period to come but its been 2 months now and I haven't bled yet. If so, how can i start my Althea if my period hasn't paid a visit yet? Please help me. ## You should ask your obgyne about your condition, in sure he or she will prescribe other medication, or just the same (Provera) ## Hi poh, I'm taking althea 4 days from now. Ng take ako because of my pcos and my ob says hanggang 3 months i've had an irregular ...

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im a 1st time user of althea pills. my whole body is itching. also my vagina. wht does it mean? ## Hi 1st time ko po gumamit ng althea. Ask ko lang po magpapalit po kc ako naubos na po yung gmit kong trust pills nung friday. di ba po may mga days na nkalagay dunang nainom ko po kgabi yung sunday ok lang po ba yun? ## Baka po maliang pag inom ko ng althea pills?

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Hi, I started taking the althea pill last night, but i had intercourse on the same night and by the next day without using any contraceptives like withdrawal or condoms, but it's still within the 7 days period after my menstruation. Am i still protected against pregnancy? ## If you started taking them on the first or second day of your period, then you are protected against pregnancy, however, if you started it on any day later than that, there may be a chance that you are pregnant and you should have yourself check for it, according to NIH reports. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and PMS-like symptoms. When did you start taking it? ## I had my period aug 21 and started with althea aug 28...at first 7days of taking...

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Hi! I have pcos and my doctor advise me to use althea on the first day of my menstruation to regulate my mens. After 8 days of my last menstruation day, I bleed. I thought its my menstruation as I am irregular. But, during my 1st day of bleeding, it was very light. I only used 2 panty liners. After the 1st pill, bleeding turns to brown and it stop so I stop taking althea as I am thinking that it was only ovulation bleeding. Is it right to stop taking althea and am I correct that it's an ovulation bleeding? Pls help thanks. ## i've been using althea pills since i was also diagnose with PCOS. for me its natural to have that kind of blood color if you bleed. as for me the first time i took althea its very light red almost transparent then brownish. i just continue using althea then...

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i have had acne since i was 12 years old, and now i'm 22 years old, and i have also a irregular menstruation, i want also to have a bigger breasts. it is advisable to use althea pills for my skin and mens? thank you ## is it true that althea pills can clean up pimples and can in light my skin? ## How much is althea pill? ## Hi Queenie. Did Althea Pills worked? I mean did it treated your acne and regulized your period? My case is same as yours. Hoping for your feedback.

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hi, im a 20 year old gay guy. is it okay for me to take althea pills? what would be the side effects of taking it...? thank you... ## hi, i think marami namng gays na nag ttake ng pills and is happy with the effect ksi nga nag bibigay xa ng female hormones. But I remember wn i was in nursing school our prof told us a story about sa ka kilala nyang gay working sa parlor.. happy xa sa effect ng pills ksi nga kuminis ang skin nya at lumalaki dw ung breast nya hangang sa may lumabas na na discharge ayon nag pa check xa at nasa 1st stage na xa ng cancer.. so i dnt know wt happened nxt kasi matagal na un eh many years ago. ## Prostate Cancer Another effect of estrogen on men is an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. The prostate, a small gland found anterior to the rectum, is part o...

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From Depo-provera to Althea Hi I'm Melai and its my first time to use Althea after my 3sessions of depo, I immediately take Althea because I cannot take the side effects of depo I'm suffering of severe backaches. I already finished the first strip and follow the 7 days free pill... am I expect to have a period? Its my fourth day today please Orient me... Thank you in advance. ## Hi. I just came from my dr. I was advised by my dr to take provera for 5 days and see her again after to know the result. Incase during provera intaking my i will have spoting for mens, i will then have to take althea for 21 days. Did your dr prescribed your meds? You should see one incase.

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I am taking althea pills and i wrongly took the pill which is supposed to be taken lastly. I took the one which is for tuesday instead of saturday. ## is althea can help you lose weight and balance your hormones..I am 40 years old and I feel like I gain weight so fast now.. ## Candice, from what I am finding, all Althea pills contain the same ingredients, so it actually doesn't matter which pill you take, as long as you haven't missed any, you will still be protected against pregnancy. Just continue taking them, as normal, adjusting by a day and you should be fine. Roxanne, it can help balance your hormones, but they are not used for weight loss. The only way they will help is if your weight increase has been purely do to a hormonal issue. Have you consulted a doctor? Is there a...

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Hi. Can I take althea pills without needing a prescription from a dermatologist? Because I was told by a doctor that for the case of me having pimples, I can take althea when I reached 18... So if in case I still have pimples and I reached 18, can I still take these pills even without the prescription of a dermatologist/doctor? Is it good for one's health??? Taking pills??? ## You should consult a doctor first before taking the Althea You have to make sure that you do not have history of cancer in the family. Your doctor might require a transrectal ultrasound before taking the said pill and taking it may be good or have a side effects . ## And last thing you should consult to the obgyne before taking pill not to your dermatologist.. ## Yes they are over the counter meaning they don...

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i am 28 yrs. old and i wanna know why i can get pregnant since i stopped taking althea for almost 2 years. ## Hi fiona, Sorry to hear about your complications with pregnancy. I don't know whether contraceptive pills like this have any long term effects that people just aren't aware of in relation to getting pregnant. But from what I understand, infertility is not uncommon. Millions of women face it in today's society. However most cases seem to stem from hormonal imbalances or ovulation problems. It sounds to me like your best bet would be to check in with a knowledgeable gynecologist or doctor who can offer more advice through an in-person consultation. After understanding the cause of the infertility, treatment options may just require a simple hormonal adjustment to get y...

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I started taking Althea pills on Aug. 3. My last menses was July 24. At the same time we used a condom on the 3rd of August and always have contact using condoms. Until now I have not had my menses yet. I'm afraid because my menses always comes on the 20th of every month. Any chance of getting pregnant? ## Hello, Belinda! How are you? Have you checked for pregnancy, yet? Regardless of the precautions used, there is always a slight chance of still getting pregnant, if you're engaging in intercourse. Doubling up on the methods used means the chances of that being the problem aren't very high, but better to check and reassure yourself. If you're not pregnant, the delay in your period could be caused by any one of many different factors, from taking the Althea to your just b...

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i have an internal hemmoroids and I am planning to take Althea pills, is it ok to take the pill or it may worsen my hemmoroids? ## No, it should not cause any problems with them. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, spotting, and PMS-like symptoms. Are you on any other medications? Do you frequently experience constipation?

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if my first mentrual period falls on wed. do i take the pill also starts on wed.? ang also for the next stab of new pills after 7 days free pills.? ## Yes, you should start it on the first day of your period, regardless of what day of the week that is and regardless of any days that may be printed on the packaging. And yes again, you should then continue taking a tablet each day and make sure not to miss any. This may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and mood swings. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Im taking althea for almost 3 years, im on the 7 days free pill but i delayed taking the next pack instead i intake pills on the 9th day, i had intercourse on the 8th day .will i be pregnant? Usually i got my period every 4th day of 7days free pill,which w...

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I'm taking trust pills for 9 months until now and I want to change my pills because of breakouts, So I decided to try Althea pills. How will I start taking the althea pills ? Do I have to finish the 21 day and take althea pills on the 1st day of my period? need advice or specific instruction/s Thanks :) ## Unless your doctor instructs otherwise, you can just make a smooth transition and start Althea on the same day you would normally have started a new pack of Trust pills. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irregular bleeding, and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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hi. i'm suffering hormonal imbalance for 3 months and my ob told me to use althea for 6 months after using provera. i'm really afraid to use pills. is der any way to regulate my period without using those pills? ## For the best outcome and success, it is best to follow your doctor's instructions. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irregular bleeding, irritability, and PMS-like symptoms. Why are you afraid to take them? It might be easier for you, if those specific issues are addressed. ## Should I continue tab meprate 10mg even if I experience brown spotting? It started after 10days of medication on meprate. N yes I have nipple tenderness the side effects ## Its my first day taking althea pills without my menstrual cycle...

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good day! I diagnosed to have polycystic ovaries theb my obygyne prescribed me 3 pills the provyg, the provera then the althea pills. I followed the instruction. In provera i took 10 tablets for 10 days then at the 10th day when i got spotty bleeding i took the next pill which is the althea. The next day i got a heavy period until 4th day. But in 5th day my menstruation become light until 7th day but at my 8th day my period got heavy again as i continue to take the althea pills and suddenly there is like big ball of blood that comes out and became frequent until niw at my 14th day..Was this still normal?i am still continuing to take the pills until the 21th pill as my doctor said..Pls i need an answer tnx.