Seasonale Birth Control Pill Prescription
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BCMethods.com (Birth Control Methods) is proud to offer Seasonale birth control pill prescriptions online. Buy FDA
approved Seasonale birth
control
pills today. Seasonale is the FDA-approved extended-cycle birth control pill for the prevention
of pregnancy that reduces your monthly periods to just 4 times
a year. All Presciptions requests for Seasonale are reviewed by
Board Certified Physicians for your safety
The package price includes medication and physician consultation but does not include shipping costs.
Your credit card will have two (2) charges - one from Virtual Medical Group and one from Medical Web.
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| 1 Seasonale Pack (3 month
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$260.00
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| 2 Seasonale Packs (6 months supply) |
$490.00
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*The package price includes medication and physician consultation.
Each Prescription Request
Reviewed by a Board Certified Physician
| GENERAL MEDICATION INFORMATION |
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Seasonale tablets will be available in the Seasonale Extended-Cycle
Tablet Dispenser containing 84 active pink tablets and 7 white
inactive tablets.
Seasonale tablets will be available in the Seasonale Extended-Cycle
Tablet Dispenser containing 84 active pink tablets and 7 white
inactive tablets.
To achieve maximum effectiveness, Seasonale must be taken
exactly as directed and at intervals not exceeding 24 hours.
Ideally, the tablets should be taken at the same time of the
day on each day of active treatment. The dosing regimen for Seasonale is:
- Take 1 pink tablet daily for 84 consecutive days
- Follow with 7 days of white inactive tablets
- Begin taking Seasonale on the first Sunday after the
onset of menstruation. If menstruation begins on a Sunday,
the first pink tablet is taken that day
- Withdrawal bleeding should occur during the 7 days following
discontinuation of pink active tablets.
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with
the use of hormonal contraceptives. Serious risks include blood
clots, stroke, and heart attack. Cigarette smoking increases
the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially in
women over 35 years. Oral contraceptives do not protect against
HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Use of Seasonale provides women with more hormonal exposure
on a yearly basis than conventional monthly oral contraceptives
containing similar strength synthetic estrogens and progestins
(an additional 9 weeks per year). While this added exposure may
pose an additional risk of thrombotic and thromboembolic disease,
studies to date with Seasonale have not suggested an increased
risk of these disorders. The convenience of fewer menses (4 vs
13 per year) should be weighed against the inconvenience of increased
intermenstrual bleeding/spotting.
PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING ANY PRODUCT DISCUSSED HERE OR WITHIN
ANY OF OUR OTHER WEB SITES.
Promptly see a qualified healthcare
professional if you have, or suspect that you have, a medical
condition. This site may contain information related to various
health, medical and fitness conditions and their treatment.
However, we do not offer individualized medical diagnosis or
patient-specific
treatment advice. You should not use the information contained
herein for diagnosing or treating a medical condition or disease.
You should always consult a qualified healthcare professional
before initiating use of any medicine or other treatment. Only
a qualified healthcare professional can determine if a product
described here, or within any of our other Web sites, would
be appropriate for you to use. Your qualified healthcare professional
is in the best position to discuss with you the risks and benefits
of any treatment, including prescription drugs, specific to
your
own medical condition. Misspellings include seasonal and seasonel
birth control.
Choosing SEASONALE®
Q. Am I a good candidate for SEASONALE®?
A. If you are comfortable having your period
just 4 times a year and do not have any risk factors that prevent
you from taking birth control pills, you may be a good candidate
for SEASONALE®. Only you and your healthcare
professional can make the choice for you to start taking SEASONALE®.
Q. Is it okay to have only 4 pill
periods a year?
A. Clinical studies to date have shown no
increased health risks with SEASONALE® compared
with a 28-day birth control pill. Periods experienced on birth
control pills (or pill periods) result only because hormones
are stopped during the last 7 days of your pill cycle. They
do not result because of a need to shed the built up uterine
lining. Taking SEASONALE® maintains the lining
of the uterus and avoids buildup. Since the lining is thin
and does not need to be shed each month, there is no need for
a monthly pill period.
Q. Is it okay to switch from another
birth control pill to SEASONALE®?
A. Yes. If you are on another birth control
pill, you may switch to SEASONALE®. Only you
and your healthcare professional, however, can decide if switching
to SEASONALE® is right for you.
Q. Is SEASONALE® safe?
A. SEASONALE® is a combination
of low-dose hormones (an estrogen and a progestin). This combination
has been used safely and effectively in a common 28-day birth
control pill for more than 20 years. SEASONALE® has
also been proven safe and effective in a clinical trial.
Q. Who should not take SEASONALE®?
A. Birth control pills, including SEASONALE®,
are not recommended for women who have experienced heart attack
or stroke; blood clots in the legs, lungs, or eyes; cancer
of the breast or sex organs; or liver tumors. Birth control
pills are also not for women who have chest pain, an inherited
tendency to form blood clots, liver or adrenal disease, or
who have yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin. Women
who smoke, especially those over 35, should not take birth
control pills, neither should women who are pregnant or have
unexplained vaginal bleeding. If you have diabetes, high cholesterol,
high blood pressure, or kidney disease, you should discuss
these conditions with your healthcare professional before taking
any birth control pill.
Q. Do birth control pills offer any health benefits
in addition to preventing pregnancy?
A. Birth control pills decrease blood flow during pill periods.
With a lighter flow, your body may lose less iron, and anemia resulting from
iron deficiency may then be less likely to occur. Birth control pills may
also reduce painful periods. In addition, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy,
and noncancerous lumps or cysts of the breasts may occur less frequently.
Birth control pills may reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and
may reduce the risk of developing cancers of the ovaries and the lining of
the uterus.
About SEASONALE®
Q. How is SEASONALE® different from birth
control pills I've taken in the past?
A. SEASONALE® is a birth control pill
that extends your cycle. With other pills, you will have your pill
period once every 28 days, or 13 times a year. SEASONALE® works
like a 28-day birth control pill. Unlike a 28-day birth control pill,
SEASONALE® extends your cycle.
Q. How does SEASONALE® work?
A. Just like other birth control pills, SEASONALE® prevents
pregnancy primarily by stopping your ovaries from releasing
an egg. This is called suppression of ovulation. SEASONALE® also
works in 2 other possible ways to prevent pregnancy that are
similar to other birth control pills. SEASONALE® thickens
the mucus at the opening of your uterus, to make it difficult
for sperm to reach the egg. SEASONALE® also
changes the lining of your uterus (endometrium) to make implantation
less likely.
Q. How quickly will I be protected from pregnancy after
starting SEASONALE®?
A. You should use another method of birth
control as a backup (such as condoms or spermicide) for the
first 7 days after you start your first SEASONALE® Extended-Cycle
Tablet Dispenser.
Q. What is a pill period, and what is the difference
between a pill period and a menstrual period?
A. A pill period is a period that occurs while you are on
a birth control pill. It is different from the menstrual period of a woman
not on a birth control pill. A pill period results when you stop taking the
active pills that contain hormones for the last 7 days of your pill cycle.
A menstrual period occurs when the lining of the uterus sheds because an
egg was not fertilized and did not implant in the uterus.
Q. If I only get my pill period once every 3 months,
what will it be like?
A. Your pill period on SEASONALE® should
not last any longer than what you would experience on a 28-day birth control
pill. And typically, pill periods tend to be lighter than menstrual periods.
Q. Will SEASONALE® protect me from HIV
infection and other sexually transmitted diseases?
A. SEASONALE®, like all other birth control
pills, does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, including
HIV infection (AIDS). Using a latex condom when you have sex can reduce the
risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
Q. Is it necessary to take a break every so often from
SEASONALE®?
A. No. There is no medical reason to take
a break from any birth control pill, including SEASONALE®.
In fact, taking a break from your birth control pill may increase
your risk of unintended pregnancy.
What to Expect
Q. Without a monthly pill period, how will I know I'm
not pregnant while taking SEASONALE®?
A. Just like all birth control pills, when
taken daily as directed, SEASONALE® is effective
in preventing pregnancy. If you think you might be pregnant, especially
if you have missed pills, you should contact your healthcare professional.
Q. What if I don't get my pill period while I'm on SEASONALE®?
A. Some women on birth control pills experience
no bleeding during their pill period. This is called amenorrhea
and can happen with many birth control pills. If you do not
get a pill period, contact your healthcare professional to
confirm you are not pregnant.
Q. Are there any risks associated with taking SEASONALE®?
A. Women who take SEASONALE® receive
9 more weeks of estrogen and progestin every year than with
a same-dose 28-day birth control pill. While this may increase
the chance of serious health risks, current studies have not
shown an increased risk. Risks with SEASONALE® are
similar to those with all birth control pills. Most side effects
are not serious and those that are occur infrequently. The
convenience of fewer planned menses (4 per year instead of
13 per year) should be weighed against the inconvenience of
increased intermenstrual bleeding and/or spotting. Serious
risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots,
stroke, and heart attack. Cigarette smoking increases the risk
of serious side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women
who use birth control pills should not smoke. Some women should
not use birth control pills, including women who have blood
clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke,
as well as those who are or may be pregnant. If you are a heavy
smoker and over age 35, you should not take SEASONALE®.
Birth control pills do not protect against HIV infection (AIDS)
and other sexually transmitted diseases.
With SEASONALE®, while you get the convenience
of having only 4 periods a year, you are also likely to have
more breakthrough bleeding and spotting between periods than
with a 28-day birth control pill.
Q. Will I experience any side effects with SEASONALE®?
A. Side effects associated with SEASONALE® are
similar to those of other birth control pills. They may include
bleeding between pill periods, headache, nausea, and breast
tenderness. These side effects may decrease over time. In addition,
in a 12-month clinical trial, there was no difference in weight
change between women taking SEASONALE® and women
taking a 28-day birth control pill. A recent review of clinical
studies involving different birth control pills showed no proof
that birth control pills actually cause an increase in weight.
Q. Will I gain weight with SEASONALE®?
A. Change in weight with SEASONALE® is
similar to what you would experience on a 28-day birth control
pill. In a clinical trial, women taking SEASONALE® did
not experience any noticeable change in their weight. A recent
review of clinical studies involving different birth control
pills
showed no proof that birth control pills actually cause an increase in weight.
Every woman is different. Change in weight usually depends on eating and exercise
habits.
Q. Will SEASONALE® help treat my acne?
A. SEASONALE® is not indicated
for the treatment of acne.
Q. Will I have spotting or breakthrough bleeding with
SEASONALE®?
A. SEASONALE® offers you the convenience
of having just 4 pill periods a year, but you are also likely to have
more spotting and breakthrough bleeding between pill periods than with
a 28-day birth control pill. Breakthrough bleeding may vary from slight
spotting to a flow much like a regular pill period. These side effects
are common during early cycles and can happen as your body is adjusting
to hormones. They should decrease over time. Breakthrough bleeding
usually does not indicate any serious problems. Even if you have spotting
or breakthrough bleeding, keep taking your pills as scheduled. If you
have bleeding between pill periods for more than 7 days in a row, contact
your healthcare professional.
Q. What is breakthrough bleeding?
A. Breakthrough bleeding is vaginal bleeding,
other than during your menstrual or pill period, that requires
sanitary protection (a pad or tampon). It is common and often
occurs as your body is adjusting to any birth control pill,
including SEASONALE®. If you are concerned,
contact your healthcare professional.
Q. What is spotting?
A. Spotting is light vaginal bleeding, other
than during your menstrual or pill period, that does not require
sanitary protection (a pad or tampon). It is common and often
occurs as your body is adjusting to any birth control pill,
including SEASONALE®. If you are concerned,
contact your healthcare professional.
Q. When should I call my healthcare professional?
A. While taking SEASONALE®,
call your healthcare professional if you experience any symptom
that causes you concern. Call right away if you experience
any of the following: sharp chest pain, coughing up blood,
sudden shortness of breath, calf pain, sudden severe headache
or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, vision or speech disturbances,
numbness in an arm or leg, breast lumps, or severe stomach
pain. If you have missed pills and think you may be pregnant,
contact your healthcare professional.
Q. What if I want to get pregnant?
A. SEASONALE® is a reversible form of birth control, so once
you stop taking SEASONALE®, ovulation should start again. There
may be some delay in becoming pregnant after you stop using any birth control
pill, including SEASONALE®, especially if you've had irregular
menstrual cycles before using a birth control pill. Birth control pills, including
SEASONALE®, do not cause infertility.
Taking SEASONALE®
Q. How do I start taking SEASONALE®?
A. Take your first pink active pill on the
Sunday after your period starts, even if you are still bleeding.
If your period begins on Sunday, start taking SEASONALE® that
same day. You should use another method of birth control as
a backup (such as condoms or spermicide) for the first 7 days
of your first Extended-Cycle Tablet Dispenser.
Q. How often should I take SEASONALE®?
A. You should take 1 pink active pill every
day for 84 days in a row. Then take 1 white inactive pill every
day for 7 days. You should take SEASONALE® at
the same time every day to most effectively prevent pregnancy.
This may also reduce the chance of spotting or breakthrough
bleeding.
Q. Do I need to take SEASONALE® at the
same time every day?
A. Yes. It's important to take SEASONALE® at
the same time every day. This makes sure you are most effectively protected
from pregnancy. It may also help lessen the chance of spotting and breakthrough
bleeding.
Q. How can I remember to take SEASONALE® every
day?
A. The best way to remember to take SEASONALE® every
day is to make it part of your daily routine. Pick a time that's
easy for you to remember, and take SEASONALE® at
that time every day. For example, take SEASONALE® with
your breakfast every morning, with your daily vitamins, or
right after you brush your teeth at night.
Q. What if I forget to take 1 pink pill?
A. If you miss 1 pink active pill, take it as soon as you remember. Take the
next pill at your regular time. This may mean you will take 2 pills on the
same day.
Q. What should I do if I miss 2, 3, or more pink pills?
A. If you miss 2 pink active pills, take 2 pills on the day you remember. Take
2 pills the next day. Then take 1 pill a day until you finish your pack.
If you miss 3 or more pink active pills, do not remove the missed pills from
your pack. You are not going to take them. Instead, keep taking 1 pill every
day until you have finished your pack. You may experience bleeding during
the week following your missed pills. You must use another method
of birth control (such as condoms or spermicide) as a backup for 7 days after
you miss 2 or more pink active pills.
Q. What if I forget to take a white pill?
A. Your white pills are inactive (placebo)
and do not contain any hormones. If you miss 1 or more white
pills, skip them and keep taking your white pills as scheduled.
When you start taking your white pills, it is a good time to
refill your SEASONALE® prescription to make
sure you don't miss any of your pink active pills.
Q. Are there any medications I shouldn't take while
I'm taking SEASONALE®?
A. It's important to tell your healthcare professional
about all the medications (prescription, over-the-counter,
vitamins, and herbal supplements) you are currently taking. As with
other birth control pills, if SEASONALE® is taken with
certain other medications, the way either medication works may be changed.
Q. Will antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the
pill?
A. Antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness
of any birth control pill, including SEASONALE®.
You should use a backup method of birth control (such as condoms
or spermicide) while you are taking antibiotics or any other
drug that may reduce the effectiveness of your birth control
pill. Be sure to tell your healthcare professional about all the
medications (prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and
herbal supplements) you are currently taking.
Q. Can I smoke while taking SEASONALE®?
A. As with other birth control pills, smoking
while taking SEASONALE® can increase your risk
for serious side effects such as heart attack, stroke, and
blood clots. Women who use SEASONALE®, or any
birth control pill, should not smoke. If you are a heavy smoker
and over age 35, you should not take SEASONALE®.
Q. Can I take SEASONALE® right after
I have a baby?
A. If you are breast-feeding, you should not take
any combination birth control pill, including SEASONALE®,
during that time. If you decide NOT to breast-feed your baby, you can
safely begin taking SEASONALE® 4 weeks after you give
birth.
SEASONALE® tablets are indicated
for the prevention of pregnancy.
Women who take SEASONALE® receive
9 more weeks of estrogen and progestin every year than with a
same-dose 28-day birth control pill. While this may increase
the chance of serious health risks, current studies have not
shown an increased risk.
Risks with SEASONALE® are
similar to those with all birth control pills. Most side effects
are not serious and those that are occur infrequently. The convenience
of fewer planned menses (4 per year instead of 13 per year) should
be weighed against the inconvenience of increased intermenstrual
bleeding and/or spotting. Serious risks, which can be life threatening,
include blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. Cigarette smoking
increases the risk of serious side effects, especially if you
are over 35. Women who use birth control pills should not smoke.
Some women should not use birth control pills, including women
who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack
or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. If you
are a heavy smoker and over age 35, you should not take SEASONALE®.
Birth control pills do not protect against HIV infection (AIDS)
and other sexually transmitted diseases.
With SEASONALE®, while you
get the convenience of having only 4 periods a year, you are
also likely to have more breakthrough bleeding and spotting between
periods than with a 28-day birth control pill.
PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER
QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING ANY PRODUCT DISCUSSED
HERE OR WITHIN ANY OF OUR OTHER WEB SITES. Promptly see a qualified
healthcare professional if you have, or suspect that you have,
a medical condition. This site may contain information related
to various health, medical, and fitness conditions and their
treatment. However, we do not offer individualized medical diagnosis
or patient-specific treatment advice. You should not use the
information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a medical
condition or disease. You should always consult a qualified healthcare
professional before initiating use of any medicine or other treatment.
Only a qualified healthcare professional can determine if a product
described here, or within any of our other Web sites, would be
appropriate for you to use. Your qualified healthcare professional
is in the best position to discuss with you the risks and benefits
of any treatment, including prescription drugs, specific to your
own medical condition.
For more information, please visit www.seasonale.com
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