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Lynestrenol
INFORMATION ABOUT LYNESTRENOL
Lynestrenol Uses
Lynestrenol is used for contraception.
How Lynestrenol works
Lynestrenol is a progestin (female hormone). It works by stopping the sperm cells from entering the uterus, thickening the cervical mucus and preventing the development of female egg. This helps prevent pregnancy.
Common side effects of Lynestrenol
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Headache, Nausea, Weight gain, Irregular menstrual cycle, Mood changes, Acne, Breast pain
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Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Lynestrenol
- Lynestrenol helps prevent pregnancy.
- Take it continuously at the same time everyday with no break between pack of pills.
- Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, it can also be taken by women who smoke, are over 35 yrs of age or are breastfeeding.
- If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill you will not be protected against pregnancy. Use other contraceptive methods such as condoms for the next two days.
- It may stop your periods or make them lighter, irregular or more frequent.
- If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Lynestrenol, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Frequently asked questions for Lynestrenol
Lynestrenol is “progesterone-only” oral contraceptive pill. Progesterone-only pills contain the hormone progesterone, but don't contain estrogen. It is used to prevent pregnancy.
Take this medicine as per your doctor's advice. Take your tablet at about the same time everyday, to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body.
When you finish a pack, start the next pack straight away without having a break. You may have lighter, normal or no periods while taking it. Continue taking Lynestrenol without waiting for your next period.
Lynestrenol is more than 99% effective when taken correctly. This means fewer than 1 woman in 100 who uses the progestogen-only pill as contraception will get pregnant in 1 year. However, missing pills, vomiting, and diarrhea can make it less effective.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue the usual dosing schedule. However, if the dose was missed by more than 3 hours, you may not be totally protected against pregnancy. Use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as condoms, at least for the next 7 days to prevent pregnancy. Frequent missing of doses may lead to unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting (blood stain). Consult your doctor if this persists.
If you vomit within 3-4 hours of taking Lynestrenol, then it is considered as a missed dose. So, you should take another dose.
You may experience irregular vaginal bleeding while taking Lynestrenol. Other common side effects include headache, nausea (feeling sick), acne, depression (sad mood), and breast pain. Most of them are temporary, if these persist, consult with your doctor.
The progesterone only pill can also be used by those women who are lactating. With progesterone only pills, you would stay away from the side effects of estrogen, which are usually associated with combined oral contraceptive pills.