Lessina 28
3 Topics Found
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel
Extended or continuous cycle combined oral contraceptive pills are a packaging of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) that reduce or eliminate the withdrawal bleeding that would occur once every 28 days in traditionally packaged COCPs. It works by reducing the frequency of the pill-free or placebo days. Extended cycle use of COCPs may also be called menstrual suppression,[2] although other hormonal medications or medication delivery systems (hormonal intrauterine devi...
I just started taking the birth control pill Lessina. And I was wondering exactly how long it will take to become protected against pregnancy? ## how soon after does it take for lessina28 to begin protecting against pregnancy? ## Generally, you are advised to use a back-up method of birth control for the first 7 days, after you start birth control tablets. Lessina-28 is a type of birth control packaged to reduce or eliminate a regular menstrual cycle. The most common side effects experienced with Lessina-28 is breakthrough bleeding and headaches. You can read more about it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I'm on my second pack of Lessina28 and i'm taking a .1mg/.02mg dose. Is this dose too low for pregnancy prevention?
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Lessina-28
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Lessina 28 Day Pack by Barr Laboratories Inc. ## Markings: b;208 b;965 ## Shape: Round ## Package Codes: 0555-9014-58, 0555-9014-67 ## Active Ingredients: Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol