What is Belara pill?

Consisting of a combination of 2 mg chlormadinone acetate and 0.03 mg ethinylestradiol, Belara is a modern oral hormonal contraceptive with an unadjusted Pearl index of 0.44 (95% CI, 0.2-0.8) and an adjusted one of 0.04 (95% CI, 0.002-0.2). Its compliance rate in clinical use has been shown to be above 90%.

How do you take your 21 day birth control pill?

Take 1 pill every day for 21 days (3 weeks) in a row. Then don’t take any pills for seven days (week 4). You’ll get your period during the fourth week while you aren’t taking any pills. It’s important to take every pill in a 21-day pack because there are no reminder (hormone-free) pills.

Are all Yasmin 21 pills the same?

The 21 pill pack contains only active pills, and the 28 pill pack contains 21 active pills and 7 placebo pills. The active tablets in Yasmin contain both estrogen and progestin, while the inactive pills do not contain any hormones.

How long does Belara take to work?

If the first film-coated tablet is taken on the first day of menstruation, contraception starts on the first day of administration and also continues during the seven-day medication-free interval.

Does Belara prevent pregnancy?

Chlormadinone acetate (CMA), sold under the brand names Belara, Gynorelle, Lutéran, and Prostal among others, is a progestin and antiandrogen medication which is used in birth control pills to prevent pregnancy, as a component of menopausal hormone therapy, in the treatment of gynecological disorders, and in the …

Does Yasmin have placebo pills?

Yasmin placebo tablets are round white tablets. Yasmin comes in a box containing either 1 or 3 blister packs. Each blister pack contains 21 light yellow active tablets and 7 white placebo tablets.

How do you take Yasmin 21 day pack?

21-day pack: Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days. Take no tablets for 7 days, and then begin the next pack. 28-day pack: Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, then take 1 “reminder” tablet daily for 7 days, and then begin the next pack. Talk with your doctor about the best time to start your pills.

Are You Protected After 7 day break?

Starting after the 5th day of your cycle You will not be protected from pregnancy straight away and will need additional contraception until you have taken the pill for 7 days. If you start the pill after the 5th day of your cycle, make sure you have not put yourself at risk of pregnancy since your last period.

Is birth control effective after placebo week?

When you’re on the pill, it’s okay to have sex anytime, even during your period week — the week when you don’t take the pill or take placebo pills instead. As long as you’ve been taking your pill every day and starting your pill packs on time, you’re protected from pregnancy even during that off week.

How do you take Belara?

One film-coated tablet must be taken every day at the same time (preferably in the evening) on 21 consecutive days, followed by a seven-day break in which no film-coated tablets are taken; menstruation-like withdrawal bleeding should occur two to four days after administration of the last film-coated tablet.

When should I start my second pack of birth control pills?

If you are on the 21-day pill pack, start the new pill pack 7 days after you finished the old pill pack. If you are on the 28-day pill pack, begin the new pack after taking the last pill in the old pack.

Can you get pregnant right after placebo week?

No. If you’re taking birth control correctly and consistently, then you’re protected against pregnancy all the time, including the days you take your placebo pills (period week). You can still have sex during this week without getting pregnant.

Are you protected on the 7 day break from the pill Yasmin?

You will still be protected from pregnancy during the 7-day pill break, as long as you have taken your Yasmin pills correctly.

Can I skip the placebo pills and start a new pack?

Yup, it’s totally fine to skip the non-hormonal pills (aka placebo pills or reminder pills) in your pill pack. The non-hormonal pills are just there to help you remember to take your pill every day and start your next pack on time.