Continuous use pills are those like Cerazette, which are taken daily, without a break, which means that the woman does not have a period. Other names are Micronor, Yaz 24+4, Adoless, Gestinol and Elani 28.
There are other contraceptive methods for continuous use, such as the subcutaneous implant, called Implanon, or the hormonal IUD, called Mirena, which in addition to preventing pregnancy, also prevent menstruation from occurring and, for this reason, are called contraceptive methods of continuous use. continuous.
Main benefits
Using the continuous pill has the following benefits:
- Prevent unwanted pregnancy;
- There is no menstruation, which can contribute to the treatment of iron deficiency anemia;
- No major hormonal changes, which is why there is no PMS;
- Avoid the discomfort of cramps, migraines and malaise that occur during the menstrual period;
- It has a lower hormonal concentration, although its contraceptive effectiveness is maintained;
- It is most suitable for cases of myoma or endometriosis;
- As it is taken daily, every day of the month, it is easier to remember to take the pill daily.
The main disadvantage is that there may be a small amount of blood loss sporadically during the month, a situation called leakage, which occurs mainly in the first 3 months of using this contraceptive.
Most common questions
1. Does the continuous use pill make you gain weight?
Certain pills for continuous use have the side effect of bloating and weight gain, however, this does not affect all women and may be more evident in some than others. If you notice a more swollen body, even if the weight does not increase on the scale, there is a possibility that it is just swelling, which could be caused by the contraceptive, in which case you just need to stop taking the pill to reduce swelling.
2. Is it harmful to take the pill straight away?
The continuous use pill is not harmful to your health and can be used for a long period of time, without interruption and there is no scientific proof that it can cause any harm to your health. It also does not interfere with fertility, so when a woman wants to get pregnant, she just has to stop taking it.
3. What is the price of the pill for continuous use?
The price of the Cerazette continuous use pill is approximately 25 reais. The price of Implanon and Mirena is approximately 600 reais, depending on the region.
4. Can I take the 21 or 24 day pills straight away?
No. The only pills that can be used every day of the month are those for continuous use, which are those with 28 pills per pack. So when the pack runs out, the woman must start a new pack the next day.
5. Can I get pregnant if I leak throughout the month?
No, as long as the woman takes the pill at the correct time every day, contraception is maintained even if there is breakthrough bleeding.
