Quasense - Your Complete Review

The generic name of Quasense is ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel extended cycle. It is a combination of female hormones, which prevent ovulation. The medication causes changes in the cervix mucus and uterine lining that makes it harder for sperm to penetrate the uterus. Sperm will be having a hard time reaching the fertilized egg that is attached to the uterus. The medicine is used as contraceptive. Women having the following conditions are not allowed to use the medicine:

• history of stroke or blood clot • hormone related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer • circulation problems • abnormal vaginal bleeding • severe high blood pressure • liver cancer • heart valve disorder • hHistory of jaundice.

If in case the above condition is present, the woman may need to use back up birth control such as spermicide or condoms. If a person is a smoker or older than 35 there is a greater risk of blood clots, heart attack or stroke. It is advisable that the user of Quasense should inform the doctor on the medication she is taking. Hormonal pills usually have adverse effects if taken wronglynot taken properly. Quasense belongs to this group and proper information should be given to avoid untoward or harmful effects. There are some drugs that can make birth control pills less effective that may result in pregnancy. Do not take this medicine without any advice from the doctor. If a woman has missed two menstrual periods in a row, then it is not best to use this medicine. Do not use control pills if woman is breast feedingbreast-feeding. The hormones present in this pill can be passed into the breast milk and can harm a nursing baby. It also slows down the production of breast milk. Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel extended cycle should be taken as prescribed by the physician. It is not recommended to take large amounts of pills or take it in an extended period. Usually the first pill is taken during the first day of the period or on the first Sunday after the period begins. Don't be alarmed if you do not have your menstrual period every month while taking the birth control pill. The menstrual period usually occurs every 12 weeks.

Quasense is a 91- day birth control pack that has three trays with cards that can hold 84 active pills and seven reminder pills. In order to keep regular cycle the user must use the pills in a certain order. The order includes tray one and two, which holds the 28 pills and the tray three, which holds the 35 pills including the seven reminder pills. Quasense is taken one pill every day no more than 24 hours apart. Start with a new pack once the pills run out. If the medication is not used regularly, the woman might get pregnant. Breakthrough bleeding is one of the common side effects of this pill. Inform the doctor if bleeding continues or is very heavy. If in case the user needs to have medical tests or surgery or was advised to take bed rest stop using this medication.