Estrogen And Progestin Combination Triphasil Prevents The Full Development Of Egg

Triphasil General Information

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel

Brand Name:Triphasil, Trivora, Levlite, Levora

This hormonal medication also alters the lining of the uterus and the cervical mucus to prevent the sperm from reaching the uterus and to make it harder for a fertilized egg to get attached to the uterine wall.

Triphasil Uses

Triphasil, containing two hormones estrogens and progestin, is used to prevent pregnancy. It prevents a woman’s egg from getting fully developed every month. An egg which is not fully developed is incapable of accepting sperms and in this way the medication prevents fertilization.

How Take Triphasil

The first dose of Triphasil is to be taken on the first day of the period or on the first Sunday after the period starts. There seven "reminder" pills in a 28-day pack and these pills are taken to maintain a regular cycle. Each day, the dose consists of one pill which is to be taken within the time gap of 24 hours. After finishing a pack, one has to start the new pack on the very next day. If Triphasil is not used regularly, then chances of getting pregnant become high. This medication might be discontinued for a while of a woman has to undergo a surgery or medical test or if she has to be on bed rest for a period of time.

Triphasil Warnings

Triphasil should not be used by pregnant women or by those who have recently given birth to a baby. This medication is also not meant for those women who have a history of blood clot, stroke, circulation problems, uterine or breast cancer, heart valve disorder, high blood pressure, abnormal vaginal bleeding, migraine headaches, liver disease and jaundice caused by the use of birth control pills. The intake of these hormonal contraceptives might increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and blood clots and this has a grater probability of occurrence in individuals who smoke and above 35 years of age. Triphasil can cause serious defects in an unborn baby. Triphasil appears in breast milk and can harm a nursing baby. This medication is also believed to cause slow production of milk. Women affected with depression, gall bladder problems, diabetes, convulsions, uterine fibroid tumors, irregular menstrual cycles, breast lumps and nodules, tuberculosis and varicose veins should not use this medication.

Triphasil Missed Dose

If a pill gets missed, then the chances of pregnancy increase. Missing one "active" pill would have to be compensated by taking two pills on the day it comes into the mind. After that, a woman must continue to take one pill per day till the pack is finished. If in one week or two, a woman misses two "active" pills, then two pills need to be taken for two consecutive days. For seven days after the missed pills, one should take extra precaution by the use of backup birth-control pills. A Day 1 starter has the option to throw away the old pack and replace it with a new one in the same day if she has missed three "active" pills in a row in the first three weeks. If she has started to take the pills on Sunday, then she should continue taking one pill per day till the next Sunday, after which she has to open a new pack. A menstrual cycle might not occur for a month if two or more pills get missed. If a woman misses a reminder pill, then she can throw away all the reminder pills and continue to take one pill per day.

Triphasil Side Effects

Some women have reported serious side effects like breakthrough bleeding. Sudden numbness and headache, problems in speech, vision and balance, confusion, nausea, loss of appetite, chest pain, sweating, swelling of the hands, ankles or feet, severe migraine headaches, dark urine, stomach pain and depression symptoms have been reported in many women using this Triphasil. The medication is also associated with less serious side effects like swelling of breasts with pain, appearance of freckles in the face, weight gain, tired feeling, a feeling of nervousness, vaginal itching and discharge, increased hair growth, decreased sex drive, headache and changes in the menstrual cycle.

Triphasil Storage

The medication is to be stored at room temperature and should be protected from heat and moisture.

Triphasil Overdose

Serious symptoms might result from a Triphasil overdose. An overdose of this medication might lead to vomiting, nausea and vaginal bleeding.

Triphasil More Information

One has to remember that Triphasil is a birth control medication only, but it does not give protection against sexually transmitted diseases like HIV or AIDS. Only the use of condom can provide effective protection against these diseases. One should let her doctor know if she is using acetaminophen, St. John’s Wort, tetracycline, seizure medications like topiramate, barbiturate sedatives, HIV medications, cyclosporine, theophylline and prednisolone. These drugs gave the potential to make Triphasil ineffective, hence increasing the risks of pregnancy.