Centchroman: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Centchroman is used as an oral contraceptive pill. Being a non-hormonal medicine, it has minimal side effects as compared to other hormonal birth control medicines.
It is also used in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Centchroman may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users, usually in the first three months.
Centchroman is safe for breastfeeding women.
It is good for women who want an effective, reversible method of contraception (family planning) but not hormonal pills.
Centchroman may cause delayed periods in few women. However, this occurs in about 8% of users and usually in the first three months.
The first pill should be taken on the first day of the period and the second pill three days later. Follow this for the first three months. Starting from the fourth month, take it once a week on the first pill day.
Centchroman is safe for breastfeeding women.

Frequently asked questions for Centchroman

Q. What is Centchroman and for what it is used for?

Centchroman contains a non-hormonal medicine. It is used as an oral contraceptive medicine. It may also be used in the treatment of uterine bleeding.

Q. How and in what dose should I take Centchroman?

You should take Centchroman, as advised by your doctor. However, for contraception, you are required to take two tablets a week for the first 12 weeks ( for e.g. on Sunday and Wednesday), and then one tablet a week. It is also advisable to use condom, in addition to taking Centchroman, for the period of the first 8 weeks of use.

Q. What if I miss my pill?

Take the missed pill as soon as you remember. If the pill is missed by 1 or more days but less than 7 days, follow the regular schedule and use an alternate method (e.g. condoms) till the next period. If the pill is missed by more than 7 days, restart the schedule like a new user.

Q. What are the common side effects of taking Centchroman?

As per the clinical studies conducted so far in women of reproductive age groups, Centchroman (Centchroman or Ormeloxifene) has been found to be safe and free from the common side effects of hormonal birth control pills. If any new sign or symptom bothers you while taking Centchroman, please consult with your doctor.

Q. I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Centchroman safe for me?

Yes, Centchroman is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it is a non-hormonal and non-steroidal medicine.

Q. If I become pregnant while on Centchroman, will my fetus be harmed?

Such a situation is called method failure where contraception fails to prevent pregnancy. In case you conceive even after taking Centchroman, there is nothing to worry about. This medicine does not cause abnormalities in the fetus and the baby has normal growth and development. However, stop taking this medicine as soon as you get to know about your pregnancy.

Q. Does Centchroman cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?

No, Centchroman does not cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia.