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I did a quick check of the literature and could not find any warnings about grapefruit and olmetec. However, I have read generally that grapefruit tends to make it so more of a medication get absorbed into your system than can be expected through the normal digestive process and hence the effects of the medication are strengthened which may not be a good thing. Double check with your doctor. Whatever they say should be good advice.
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How do you prevent breakthrough bleeding on seasonique?
While not a prevention, I have found that taking the pill at night with grapefruit juice helps.
Is taking the mini pill safe while you are waiting for the jadelle to wrk?
Yes, it's safe to continue using the birth control pill even while waiting for Jadelle to become effective.
What is a mini pill?
A mini pill only contains Progestin while the regular birth control pills contain Estrogen and Progestin.
Can you get pregnant while on the pill and if so should you immediately stop taking the pill?
Yes you can definitely become pregnant while taking the pill. I am proof of that and I never missed a dose. :) If you are pregnant you must stop taking the pill.
What is considered a birth control mini-pill and how does it differ from other birth control pills?
the mini pill only contains progestin, while the other pills contain both estrogen and progestin. A popular mini pill brand is Micronor. Women with high blood pressure or predisposition to heart attacks and the like are usually prescribed the mini pill. Another major difference between POPs and Combination Pills is that the mini pill does not include a week of placebo pills; each mini pill contains the same dosage of progestin and must be taken continuously around the same time each day. If you are even three hours late taking the mini pill, your chances for pregnancy are drastically increased. In cases like that, it is recommended you use a back-up method in addition to continuing your pill regimin for at least 5 days. Taking combination pills at EXACTLY the same time each day is not as crucial.
You are on the pill and you have been on your period for 2 weeks?
Breakthrough bleeding is fairly common when you start using most hormonal contraceptives. If you are using a mini - progestin only pill (POP) you should call your doctor, having a period while taking mini pills can also mean you are ovulating.
What does it mean when you have a one day period that is very light while you are on the pill?
what does it meam when you have a one day period that is very light while on the mini pill
If You have just changed to the mini pill about 4 weeks ago and you have been bleeding for the past week and a half is this normal and if not what does it mean?
Break through bleeding while taking a POP mini pill may mean that you are also ovulating, you should let your doctor know about this and use a back up method of birth control until you are sure the pill is effective.
While taking antibotics you got your period being on the pill do you continue to take your pill?
If you are taking antibiotics, and you got your period while being on the pill, you want to continue to take your pill. Keep in mind that being on antibiotics can lower the affect of the birth control pill.
Are you still protected while taking the placebo pill?
nope
Can you take minigynon while breastfeeding?
If it is the 'mini-pill' it is fine to take whilst breastfeeding. The 'combined' pill will however affect you milk production.
Can you skip period on purpose while using mini pill?
No, you can't. Every pill is exactly the same on the minipill, and there are no placebo pills to skip.
