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What does the contraceptive containing Centchroman do?
It acts by preventing implantation of blastocyst in endometrium. It is the only contraceptive which neither suppresses ovulation nor interferes with the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.
How do you give a Centchroman?
For the first 3 months: For initiation of the Centchroman (Ormeloxifene), the first pill is to be taken on the first day of period (as indicated by the first day of bleeding) and the second pill three days later. This pattern of days is repeated through the first three months.
How does Yuzpe method work?
The Yuzpe method is when a woman uses everyday birth control pills as Emergency Contraception (EC). By combining pills in a specific order, the estrogen and progestin in those pills work to prevent an unplanned pregnancy before it starts.
How does the contraceptive Saheli work?
Marking the freedom of choice for women, Saheli is a safe and reversible contraceptive option working on the same principle as Polio drops – using an active ingredient Ormeloxifene which is a unique combination of weak estrogenic and potent anti-estrogenic inhibiting the fertilized egg from nidation, therefore.
What are the contraindications of Centchroman?
When should Ormeloxifene not to be taken? (Contraindications) Contraindicated in patients with polycystic ovarian disease, recent history of jaundice, liver impairment, kidney impairment, abnormal growth of cervix, pregnancy, lactation and hypersensitivity.
Has high contraceptive value with no side effects?
Saheli is an oral pill which has high contraceptive value and very little side effects.
How do you use the Yuzpe method in the Philippines?
The most commonly used method (Yuzpe-regimen) involves taking two pills each containing 50 µg of ethinylestradiol and 0.50 mg of dl-norgestrel within the first 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. This treatment is repeated 12 hours later.
How long does the Yuzpe method take?
The Yuzpe regimen is equally effective at preventing pregnancy when treatment is started on the first, second or third days after unprotected intercourse. The insistence on taking the first dose as soon as possible may be counterproductive in circumstances when taking the second dose 12 hours later would be difficult.
What is meant by contraceptive methods?
A contraceptive method or device is a method or a device which a woman uses to prevent herself from becoming pregnant. a demand for a greater choice of effective contraceptive methods. It was at that time she started taking the contraceptive pill.
How do you take Chhaya pills?
Schedule: Centchroman (Chhaya) is to be taken twice a week for the first 3 months followed by once a week thereafter. To begin the use of Chhaya, the woman is advised to take the first pill on the first day of period (which is the first day of bleeding) and the second pill three days later (on 4th day of bleeding).