Althea Contraceptive PillsItem: Althea Contraceptive Pills
Althea is the latest 21-cycle birth-control pill product released by the Trust Family Program (TFP), which also manufactures the Trust Pill, Daphne, and Lady. Althea is referred to as TFP’s “beauty pill” because it has the same formulation as that of the more expensive Diane-35.
I’ve started taking oral contraceptives again two months ago after a one-year break, so I was looking at something that won’t shock my system and throw my hormones out of balance. My OB recommended Althea because it’s low-dose and it’s good for the skin. On the first month, I could feel my breasts getting heavier and seem bigger. And unlike before when I was taking another brand of pills, I did not experience bloating and there was absolutely no change in my appetite. On the second month, my skin started producing less and less sebum, and my pimples began to dry out. Likewise, I noticed that my skin is giving out a pinkish glow and it feels smooth all over. It’s true! It’s doing wonders for my skin! I am prone to migraine headaches and have had serious problems with other oral contraceptives before, which aggravated my migraine symptoms. Surprisingly, I haven’t experience a migraine attack since I started taking Althea, not even once. I am on my third month now and so far I am happy with Althea. It does not only effectively protect me from unplanned pregnancy, but it is also working to make me feel even more beautiful—what with the glowing skin, fuller breasts, and all. Rating: 9
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November 24th, 2008 at 6:32 am
Hi, i took my first althea last month. i forgot my last day of the 21 pills,in the direction it says needs to rest 7 days before taking another althea pills. Since i am not sure of the last day, i took the pills on the day that i thought it was. I still have my last days period but its only brownish however when i took the pills the brownish discharge was not over till i have my another period again which is today nov 24. The last day i took pills was on nov 22 it has only been 2 days, should i wait for 7 days before i`ll take another pills or will i start a new set since i got my period today? please help me
December 10th, 2008 at 12:52 am
I have finished my second pack of Althea. I was due to take the first pill of the third pack two days ago. What will I do?
January 5th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Im a breastfeeding mom. Can I used althea? how many percent does it works when it comes to birth control?
January 5th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Hi ailyn, Just like any other birth cotrol pill, Althea is 98-99 effective if taken as instructed that is, at the same time every day except during the seven pill-free days . Now for a breastfeeding mom like you, mini-pills or those thant only contain progestin are recommended because they are scientifically proven to be safe for babies while nursing and they also provide effective contraception as long as taken at the same time each day. Pills that contain estrogen like Althea, on the other hand, compromise your ability to produce milk. So unless you want to continue breastfeeding your baby, you might want to stay away from Althea. The Trust Family Program the maker of Althea has a progestin-only pill that may be right for you. It`s called Daphne. I have a terrible experience with this pill though. I have written a review about Daphne and I believe it would help if you read it too. If you`re unsure of what to do and what to take, please consult your OB. Cheers, theredquill
January 30th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Hi, I`m just curious bout Althea, since I`m now 39 years old, would the benefits of taking Althea still be effective to me??I have scalp problem now flaky, dry and itchy I have read bout the article that it has benefit on curing also the seborrhic dermattis and acne. Would it be the same as Diane`s benefit…I`de beem taking pills for years now but I have stopped since my youngest son now 6yo because I suffered too much pigmentation in my face Melasma in taking Mercilon Pills… Please help More power to your web… saphire23
February 1st, 2009 at 12:39 am
hi. I started taking althea last january 19, 2009 and expected to finish taking it on february 8, 2009. However my boyfriend will arive on feb 10. Can i open another pack of althea and start taking another set so I won`t get pregnant until he leaves on feb 12? pls reply. thanks.
February 1st, 2009 at 12:48 am
hi there again. My last menstruation was january 15, 2009. I believe that I`m a 30 day cycle in menstruation. Am I safe to have intercourse with my partner on feb 10 to feb 12 without getting pregnant and will be not using any contraceptive device? pls reply. Thanx
February 16th, 2009 at 5:45 am
iam 19yrs. old and my period is too long since i`m in grade school. I went to my o.b. and she prescribed me to take Althea contraceptive pills for three months september to november and after it, observe for 6 months. i had my december period but only had spotting last january. is this still a side effect to be tolerated and observe or should i went to my o.b. for assistance?
February 20th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
hey there again can you please answer my questions.. i really am bothered of my situation although, i had a pregnancy test awhile ago and it`s negative, i`m really not sure if p.t.`s are 100 sure and trusted. is it? please..do reply.. i really need ot. thanks a lot
March 8th, 2009 at 7:33 am
hi, i was taking althea pills for almost 10mos. and not even break a rule in taking it. but this day, i have my period but i havent got a chance to buy althea, i decided that i will just buy tomorow and take two pills in one day, for a skip today, is that thing right?
March 18th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
i take my althea on the first day of my period menstration. This is the first time i use this contraceptive. When I am safe to have intercourse?
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:54 am
hi, it`s me sapphire, I have consumed almost the 2nd pack of altea, I have noticed tenderness on my breast but aside from it, before my mens after taking the ist pack I have pimple on tip of my nose which cause me so much disappoint because as far as I`ve read about althea that it`s a beauty pill but look I have pimple, what you call by this one? Is it just a reaction to my just consumed ist pack???I felt moody, and easily freaked out….and one more, is it safe taking althea, when in fact I`m also taking memory enhancer and some other vitamin supplements, is it ok if I have been taken these all?? Thanks and more power, hope I could have get some reply from you…
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April 15th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
i take althea pills on the first day of my mestruation last Apr.4,2009 but it takes 2 days only and this the first time i take pills..We had sex w my boyfriend last Apr.13,2009..We also used the withdrawal method at the same time..am i safe dat time? hope for your reply. tnx
May 26th, 2009 at 1:14 am
im gay, is it okay for me to take althea? they say, aside from being a contraceptive its also a beauty pill. Can i take althea?
June 1st, 2009 at 3:12 am
It`s my first time to use althea. I have been consuming 19ablets when i did engaged in an intercourse, it`s my fourth day of my free tablet period and i stil don`t have my breakthrough bleeding. now i am starting to worry, could it be possible that i am pregnant? for your reply please
September 17th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
_ uM, is it oKey 2 tAke aLthea eVen if i hAven`t hAd pRegNanCy yet?,. i`M stL singLe,. i wAnt 2 taKE aLthea bCoz i`M worriEd w mY pimpLes,.waNt 2 enhAnce mY beAuty,. is tAking aLthea mAy leAd 2 pErmAnent infertiLity?,. thAnkz in adVance,.
October 15th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
I want to ask if Althea is safe to use to prevent or treat hirsutism? I am conscious about my facial hair and I want to eliminate or lessen it. And one thing more is it true that Althea causes pimples if you really don`t have pimples? Thank you. I will wait for your response
November 30th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
do i need prescription to get althea???
December 6th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
what is the safe period to have intercourse if you were using this pills a month ago and after seven days free tablet period two tablets were consumed already for the second pack of althea
December 13th, 2009 at 4:46 am
my friend started taking althea on dec 1 this year,on the 8th she thought she forgot to take the pill on the 7th so she took two tablets on that day dec 8 ,however she found out that she didn`t miss the tablet on the 7th, and when she checked the remaining pills she found out that instead of having the pills to be up to the 20th there are only remaining pills up to dec 19.what does she need to do,should she continue taking the remainig pills or start a new schedule with another set of pills.Furthermore, she had unprotected sex on the december 12th, is there a chance of her getting pregnant?
February 13th, 2010 at 4:14 am
hi.i`m 19 years old and interested in taking althea pills to regulate my menstruation and my pimples. i`ve read reviews that aside from contraception and for the menstruation, it has also effects like bust size increase and other effects on the physical side of a woman…if i stop taking the pills, will my body return to it`s original state? will my pimples return?
March 24th, 2010 at 7:36 am
hi i was taking althea contraceptives last feb. 28, 2010 although my menstruation was on feb. 21,2010. i am active in sex. i`m worried because until now i haven`t my menstruation yet. i`m already done taking althea last march 20, 2010. is this a probability that i`m getting pregnant?? though I`ll follow those instructions of using that pills?? help me
March 29th, 2010 at 12:57 am
It`s my first time using althea contracetive pills. I started using the first pack last March 9. I`m a little confuse though, should i really wait for 7 days before i start taking my second pack of pills? Will i be safe of getting pregnant because my boyfriend will be coming home on the 5th of April . Am i safe if we do sex by then? Also, since i started using this pill my monthly period which is supposedly last March 13 was delayed. But i noticed im having this brown discharge or i think its they what they call spotting sometime on the 2nd week. Is it normal? I did asked an obegyne before taking this but she just gave me a little information and some personal opinion of the side effects about althea but i still have unsolve questions i`ve mentioned already. Please help. Thank you.
April 3rd, 2010 at 8:06 am
helo po, i juz wanna ask, if ever ill stop taking pills anytime, or maybe after a month, is there s a possibility for me to get pregnant even if we will dont have anymore intercourse?thank you, by the way dis is my first time to take this pills,
April 17th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
If I am free of pill like I`m done with the 21st pill and as advised there should be 7 days rest before taking second pack ,is it safe for me to have intercourse with my husband while on that 7days rest from pills?
April 25th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
can i take althea pills while nursing my 3 months old baby
May 9th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Its my first time taking althea oral contraceptive? do i have to follow the 7 days tablet free? what will happen if i will not follow?
September 1st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
i`ve just started my 2nd pack after my 7-day pill free day. i was just on my 3rd pill yesterday and had unprotected contact. is there a big chance of getting pregnant?