Question 1

do all progestin-only forms of bc have just 1 progestin available? all mini pills have norethindrone, iuds levonorgestrel, implants  etonogestrel, etc

Accepted Answer

Yes: At least in this country our progestin only contraceptives all have just the one progestin in the forms as you describe.

Question 2

how many tablets of microlut (levonorgestrel .03mg) shall be taken as a substitute in case night after pill is not available?

Accepted Answer

Not a great sub: Microlut is not a great substitute for available over the counter emergency contraceptive pills. The typical dose of emergency birth control is 0.75mg Since Microlut only contains 0.03 mg it is not a good alternative to use for emergency birth control

Question 3

forgotten pill on hols, was rigevidon (150 mg/30 mg levonorgestrel ethinylesradiol). will mircodiol which has same quantities but desogestrel be ok?

Accepted Answer

YES: These are bioequivalent progestin hormones.

Question 4

got mirena (levonorgestrel) removed today, when to start bc pills ?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: start taking your birth control immediately and use condoms for the first cycle

Question 5

should someone start out on ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel pill?

Accepted Answer

This is common: This is a very common combination in birth control pills. It is generally tolerated well. Like any birth control pill, there is a risk of nausea, vomiting, headaches, break thru bleeding, mood changes, and blood clots.

Question 6

can you tell me about plan b (levonorgestrel 1.5), the pill didn't work and could i get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Plan  B: Plan B is used for unprotected sex with contraceptive failure. It works using female hormones. Plan B can prevent the ovary from releasing an egg, thickens cervical mucus which makes it harder for the sperm to reach the egg and thins the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation.
Even use of Plan B within 72 hours is not a guarantee that pregnancy won't occur.

Question 7

should i take levonorgestrel pill 8 hours apart after the 1st dose as instructed by doctor or 12 hours apart from internet?

Accepted Answer

Follow doctor: if you saw your doctor and were recommended this treatment schedule and are unsure,it would be best to call and double check.

Question 8

if taking the morning after pill (levonorgestrel) should it not be placed in a car? if so, what happens if taken after being in heat?

Accepted Answer

Morning after: The pill should be kept away from moisture and/or heat.The pill may lose its effectiveness.

Question 9

i had  unprotected sex  l  took  the pill 13 hours  later  (1.5mg tablet levonorgestrel from boots)  will i be  safr as i'm so worried ?

Accepted Answer

Emergency contracept: Emergency contraception is 95% effective if taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse. However, now is the time to look into a more reliable method of contraception so you won't have this worry again. Remember that some irregular bleeding is to be expected after the emergency contraception. Hope this helps.

Question 10

took levonorgestrel few weeks ago. since then i bleed for 4 days the day after i have sex? sex causes me to bleed, does this relate to pill i took?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding after sex: Bleeding after sex would not be related to taking Progesterone a few weeks ago. You will need to be examined to look for signs of infection, cervical polyps and various other common causes of post coital bleeding.

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A member asked:

Do all progestin-only forms of bc have just 1 progestin available? all mini pills have norethindrone, iuds levonorgestrel, implants etonogestrel, etc

A member asked:

How many tablets of microlut (levonorgestrel .03mg) shall be taken as a substitute in case night after pill is not available?

A member asked:

Forgotten pill on hols, was rigevidon (150 mg/30 mg levonorgestrel ethinylesradiol). will mircodiol which has same quantities but desogestrel be ok?

A member asked:

Got mirena (levonorgestrel) removed today, when to start bc pills ?

A member asked:

Should someone start out on ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel pill?

A member asked:

Can you tell me about plan b (levonorgestrel 1.5), the pill didn't work and could i get pregnant?

A member asked:

Should i take levonorgestrel pill 8 hours apart after the 1st dose as instructed by doctor or 12 hours apart from internet?

A member asked:

If taking the morning after pill (levonorgestrel) should it not be placed in a car? if so, what happens if taken after being in heat?

A member asked:

I had unprotected sex l took the pill 13 hours later (1.5mg tablet levonorgestrel from boots) will i be safr as i'm so worried ?

A member asked:

Took levonorgestrel few weeks ago. since then i bleed for 4 days the day after i have sex? sex causes me to bleed, does this relate to pill i took?

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