Generic lybrel, original lybrel are oral contraceptive pills taken by women to control birth and control pregnancy occurrence, they should not be used for other reasons unless a certified doctors instruct you for this.

Also you should know that lybrel are for birth control and not as a protection from sexually transmitted diseases. Some people think that taking contraceptive pills protect from venereal diseases, HIV or AIDS but this is not true. If you are unsure of your partner’s health then you may want to use an extra protection like condoms.

To guarantee safe use of the pills, you have to tell your doctor about the following:

Before starting lybrel administration:

• If you are diabetic as lybrel can change you insulin sensitivity and this may cause changing the dose of your diabetes medication.
• If you have allergy for any of the drug composing materials, you must tell your doctor as this may prevent you from taking such medication.
• If you are already pregnant then it is not convenient for you to take such a medication.
• If you are breast feeding and although the residual of the drug in breast milk are very small and of no value but it is advised not to take lybrel during breast feeding, after weaning the child you may take lybrel.
• If you have any history of blood clotting or even if one of your family members have blood clotting, it is essential to tell your doctor about the case history. Oral contraceptive pills are known to increase blood clotting so if you already have the tendency for blood clotting then you should make sure of the drug’s safety through lab tests.

During the administration of lybrel or generic lybrel:

• If you have any lumpy regions in your breast then you should report directly to your doctor.
• If you have any tenderness in the breast or if you have any side effect that do not fade out with the time.
• If you have bleeding or just spotting for more than seven days, you should report to your doctor.
• If you are on any other medication you must discuss it with your doctor.
• If you are diabetic patient then you should monitor your blood sugar level on regular intervals and keep an eye on the results.
• If you are going to undergo a surgical operation or dental care, you should tell you doctor first.
• If you are going to under go lap tests, you should tell your doctor as lybrel may enterfere with the lab results.
• If you have a bleeding that did not stop after 7 days, do not stop the pills but you should report to your doctor.
• If you experienced vomiting during the first four hours after the administration of the pill, you should deal with it as a missed dose.
• In case of missed dose, take the missed dose then take the following dose in the usual drug.

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It is a general phenomenon to react to drugs; Lybrel (Levonorgestrel) is no exception to such reactions. Notwithstanding, it’s not every woman that reacts to Lybrel contraceptive oral pills. In fact, a research carried out to this effect shows that majority of the women withstood any side effect resulting from the use Lybrel. Only minor side effects that might require treatment by the person or her healthcare provider occurred.

The side effects obtainable from the use of Lybrel are common with that of other contraceptives, and they include:

• The breast becomes soft and bigger
• Bloating
• A skin condition known as Acne , although , in the case of some women, contraceptive pills like Lybrel improves acne
• The eyes experiences changes to the extent that putting on contact lenses become difficult.
• Vomiting and queasiness
• Headaches

The effects and treatment of lybrel overdose

The effect and treatment of Lybrel over dose, is not the same in individuals, it depends on a number of factors such as the Lybrel dosage, age and gender of the person who took the overdose. It will also depend on whether the Lybrel over dose was taken along side with other substances or medications.

Lybrel overdose as discussed earlier, does not have any serious or lingering harms. But any case of Lybrel overdose should be instantly reported to a healthcare provider for a proper medical attention where necessary.

There is no pre-determined way of treating Lybrel overdose effects. The known approach is to embark on supportive care, which involves treatment of the symptom that surfaced as a result of taking the overdose. Medical attentions should be sought for.

There are frequently asked questions concerning the use of lybrel contraceptive pills. Such questions include:

Is there any harm in using Lybrel contraceptive during breastfeeding?

The content of progestin and estrogen in Lybrel, brings it under the category of a combined oral contraceptive and they are highly effective in preventing pregnancy. Nevertheless, Lybrel and other oral contraceptives are not recommended for breastfeeding women. This is because; combined oral contraceptives have the capability of reducing the quality and production of breast milk.

Hormones in birth control pills like Lybrel can transmit in low quantities through breastfeeding. Although the amount of hormone transferred is insignificant to cause any problems to the baby, It is highly advised to desist from the intake of Lybrel while breast feeding, except a professional health care provider says otherwise.

However, using of Lybrel can be resumed as soon as the baby is weaned. But due consultation has to be made with a healthcare provider, as situations vary from one woman to another.

Disadvantages of using Lybrel oral contraceptive

One known disadvantage of using Lybrel is that it sometimes aids in blood coagulation,(clotting), althougfh no serious case has been recorded.

As a way of emphasis, consultation of a professional health care provider is highly needed in any form of medication, and therefore medication on Lybrel is not an exception.

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There is a great debate about the benefits and side effects of the new revolutionary oral contraceptive pills called lybrel. Lybrel and generic lybrel producers stating that there are huge benefits from administrating the drug in such way but other competitors are claiming that administrating the drug for a period of one year without monthly rest or without allowing the monthly period to occur may affect the body status.

Let us browse through the advantages and disadvantages of lybrel together:

The advantages of lybrel or generic lybrel

First we should declare that there is no medical benefit of having a menstrual week while you are on pills because it is, in fact, not a menstrual cycle but it is a withdrawal bleeding occurs because on day 21 we stopped administrating hormones so, after another 7 days withdrawal bleeding occurs as a sign of hormone withdrawal.

According to this the FDA approved drug, lybrel, eliminated this annoying week for the whole year long and with out any clinical risks.

Field researches done by California University, declared that a reasonable percent of women would prefer not to have menstrual cycle through out the year, not to mention those who do not want to have menstrual cycle at all.

You do not need to purchase feminine hygiene and adjuvant drugs to pass this annoying week of menstruation. You will be saving a lot of money through out the year.

Administrating hormones with equal amounts every day for the whole year helps in maintaining a constant level of hormones in your body instead of the wave that occur with the ordinary pill.

The lybrel contains a micro hormonal dose so the whole amount of hormones administered in the whole year equals to those administered by other cyclic pills which are containing larger amounts of hormones.

The disadvantages and draw backs

While there is a reasonable percent who prefer not to have menstrual cycle there is another percent who prefer to have their monthly period as a sign of being still capable of being pregnant and in the same time assure that they are not pregnant right now. Also some women consider the monthly period as an undetached part of their personalities.

Some users of non cyclic pills detected spotting or escaped bleeding with the regular administration of the pills.

Although long administration of pregnancy hormones had not been proved to be related to breast cancer but some physicians declared that they are concerned of the very long non stop administration of a certain drug.

Also lybrel has the common side effects of other oral contraceptive pills, nausea and vomiting, heart diseases, allergy and headache. You can over come the nausea by taking the pill with food. If vomiting or diarrhea occurred during the first 4 hours of administration then you must retake the pill again and keep the following dose in its original time.

Generally heart diseases increase in case of women who smoke and are on contraceptive pills. So, if you are on contraceptive pills then you should quit smoking or at least keep it to the minimum level to avoid the risks of heart diseases.

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Ethinyl Estradiol is a hormone that is usually combined with another hormone to prevent conception. These combinations include the pill, patch, and the vaginal ring. Each combination has its own risks and side effects.

EthinylEstradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol was the first orally active synthetic estrogen released to be used to prevent pregnancy. Ethinyl Estradiol works by thickening the cervical mucus to prevent the egg and sperm from coming together. Some combinations of Ethinyl Estradiol can even stop the ovary from producing the egg in the first place.

The Pill

The most common combination of Ethinyl Estradiol comes in the form of a pill. The Ethinyl Estradiol combines with another female hormone such as Desogestrel or Norethindrone to make a very effective birth control pill. These combinations can also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, or for hormone replacement therapy in post menopausal women.

Taking a contraceptive orally will take about two hours to fully work, during the first week of taking the pill you will need to use another type of contraceptive such as a spermicide or condom because the pill may not be fully working for the first week. The pill should be taken every day at the same time each day, some health care professionals recommend that you take it after your evening meal or before bed to minimize stomach problems and so that you can remember easier.

The Patch

The Ethinyl Estradiol patch looks like a square band-aid and is similar in shape and size as the nicotine patch. The patch is applied to the abdomen, upper arm, upper torso, or the buttocks. The patch should be changed every week for three weeks on and one week off. The patch works by releasing a combination of Ethinyl Estradiol and progestin hormones into the skin slowly. The hormones will prevent the ovary from releasing any eggs and will thicken the cervical mucus so that if in the off chance that an egg is produced, it will never meet the sperm. The patch is said to be 99% effective except in women weighing 198 pounds or more in which it will only be 92% effective.

Vaginal Ring

The vaginal ring is the newest form of contraception and is said by some to be the easiest because you do not have to remember to take it every day. The vaginal ring is placed inside the vagina and over a period of three weeks it will release hormones such as Ethinyl Estradiol into the body that will thicken cervical mucus and prevent ovulation. You don’t have to have a doctor place the ring; you do it yourself, the position of the ring is not crucial for its use, as long as the ring feels comfortable and in the right position, it will release the hormones necessary to prevent pregnancy.

Oral contraceptives, patches, and vaginal rings will not prevent you from getting sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. It is important to discuss your medical history with your doctor as well as any medications you may be taking before you start a birth control regime.

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There are many different types of birth control options available today including pills, condoms, diaphragms, and contraceptive creams. Ethinyl Estradiol is another type of contraceptive most commonly called NuvaRing.

Ethinyl Estradiol was made from natural estradiol; the drug is taken orally and has become the estrogen used in most of the modern formulations of contraceptives such as the Pill. Ethinyl Estradiol was the first orally active synthetic steroidal estrogen and was approved by the FDA in the United States in 1943 and Schering marketed it as Estinyl. In 2004 the FDA withdrew the approval of Estinyl at the request of Schering.

When taken orally Ethinyl Estradiol is absorbed quickly it is also quickly inactivated by the liver. Once Ethinyl Estradiol is absorbed into the small intestine it is fully absorbed into the blood stream about two hours later.

Ethinyl Estradiol is used with combinations of other drugs such as Desogestrel, Norethindrone, Levonorgetrel, and Drospirenone. These combinations make up brand name birth control pills, patches, and vaginal rings. Ethinyl Estradiol can only be obtained by prescription from your doctor; patients that smoke while taking Ethinyl Estradiol will increase their risk of having side effects. Side effects include hair loss, chloasma, melasma, increased levels of thyroxin, hirsutism, and others. For a complete list of side effects, ask your doctor.

Ethinyl Estradiol is used in combination with other female hormones to prevent ovulation, or the release of an egg from the ovary. Ethinyl Estradiol also causes changes in the cervical mucus and uterine lining, this in turn makes it harder for the sperm to reach the uterus and even harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Basically Ethinyl Estradiol is used to prevent pregnancy, it is important to understand that taking a contraceptive like Ethinyl Estradiol will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS.

Pregnant women should not take anything containing Ethinyl Estradiol because it can cause birth defects in unborn babies. Women that have a history of blood clots, stroke, circulation problems, or a hormone related cancer, should not take Ethinyl Estradiol. Using Ethinyl Estradiol may not protect you fully from getting pregnant, you may need to use a back up contraceptive such as spermicide or a condom. You should not use a diaphragm while taking Ethinyl Estradiol.

Using this hormone increases your risk of blood clots, heart attack, and strokes; if you smoke or are over the age of thirty five, these risks are increased. Some medications can reduce the potency of the hormone such as vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and some over the counter and prescription medications. Tell your doctor about all of the medication you are taking before you start using Ethinyl Estradiol.

Ethinyl Estradiol is a great hormone that has been combined with other female hormones for years making effective birth control pills, patches, and vaginal rings. This hormone can be taken for uses other than birth control such as to regulate your menstrual cycle. Ethinyl Estradiol may not be for everyone and should be discussed with your doctor before you start taking it.

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