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Althea contraceptive pills

"Before I started using this, I first checked if I was pregnant (it's routine) and when I found out it was negative, I started taking it on the first day of my menstrual cycle"inquire
"But when I started using Althea, I noticed that I can now maintain my weight within normal limits, my menses are not so heavy that I only use 1-2 pads per day, and my skin became smoother to touch with almost no pimple outbreak"inquire
"The best part is the price is not so expensive unlike other contraceptive pills with the same generic name"inquire
"Thus I highly recommend this to women who want to have proper birth control and who want to feel great and look great at the same time"inquire

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I have been using Althea contraceptive pills for more than two years now and I can say that this contraceptive pill is very effective, not only in decreasing my fertility, it also helps eliminate dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation.

Before I started using this, I first checked if I was pregnant (it’s routine) and when I found out it was negative, I started taking it on the first day of my menstrual cycle. I was really careful to take it everyday, on the same time to ensure its optimal effect - and that is not to get pregnant. This is because the blood level of the hormones contained in each tablet should be maintained in a steady level so to ensure that no ovulation will be able to take place.

The good thing about the blister pack of this oral contraceptive is that each tablet is marked by a number starting from numbers 1 to 28. I started taking tablet number one on the first day of my menstrual cycle, number two on the second day and so on.

I tried using other contraceptive pills before such as progesterone only pill, which only succeeded in making me chubbier, with heavier menses and inter menstrual bleeding.

But when I started using Althea, I noticed that I can now maintain my weight within normal limits, my menses are not so heavy that I only use 1-2 pads per day, and my skin became smoother to touch with almost no pimple outbreak. And you know what, my husband was able to notice it! I also noticed that my menstrual cramps are less intense, thus I can go one with my routine work without getting disturbed with the pain.

The best part is the price is not so expensive unlike other contraceptive pills with the same generic name. Thus I highly recommend this to women who want to have proper birth control and who want to feel great and look great at the same time.

Rating: 7

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rentzel says :

hi. i just want to know, if what i was doing is right. after i finish my 21 pack of althea and i was not able to take another pill after 8th day it would be bec my husband and was not able to buy new one what will happen is i will wait for my next menstruation to come.and on the first day i will then taket he next set of althea. can i really do that? thanks

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a says :

you should take the 21 pills, wait for 7 days then start on the next 21 pills. that’s how it works.

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melissa labaclado says :

how to take althea concraceptive pills.

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a says :

take first 21 pills everyday once a day for 21 days, never skip pills. after 21 days you can choose to take the 7 sugar pills or skip them. then you repeat the cycle for next month.

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gmgrn says :

i started taking my althea on my 3rd day of menstruation and continued every tablet each night but unfortunately,not exactly on the same time. sometimes i take it an hour later or earlier due to my busy lifestyle.. would i still be protected from pregnancy even though i have been taking it every night?

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a says :

it is essential you keep the timing consistent. i find i bleed sooner than the scheduled time or spot a lot during the month if i don’t get the timing right.

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roxanne says :

my question is,is it ok to take althea pills after my menstruation?bec. i forgot to take it when i have my period,and i started at the 2nd tablet because the 1st tablet wa lost,it was fall………there is possible to have pregnant if i started at the 2nd tablet?

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a says :

you can start the pills anytime after your period but note that your period will come 21 days after you start the pills. try not to skip pills.

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Nanz says :

Good day I`ve been taking Althea pill for my acne for five months and it has been giving me remarkable results. Can I take it continuously? I want to have good skin all the time. Is it also safe to apply astringents or creams?

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a says :

you can take it continously but do consult your doctor for long term side effects, it may not be a big deal but it is always good to know. it should be safe to apply any creams.

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ann says :

hi, i just started taking althea pills two days ago which is also my first day of period, im just wondering how many percent can it cause melasma? or gaining weigh through use? im just afraid to have melasma on my face or somewhere where i cant even hide.. or if not, gain some more weight in the long run..

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a says :

i’m not sure about the melasma but on the weight gain issue, it really depends on the woman taking it. for some women they find they are gaining weight on the pill and for some there is no effect on weight.

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babeniJR says :

Hi. I just want to know. I am taking althea pills for the first time. I took the first tablet on the first day of my menstruation, that was last June 12,2011. And I ahve noticed that until now June 20,2011 , I still have menstruation, although its not heavy, i was just like have spotting, I am still worried. Is it really normal? Or I really do need to see an OB-Gyne for this matter?

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a says :

spotting is quite normal between periods, it’s totally normal.

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Sophie says :

Hi I`m 25 years and I`m using althea for 2 months already..I just want to know and make it clearly. It`s my second pack already. Until now I was so confused how to take it properly. Do I have to take it on my first day of menstruation on on the last of my menstruation? And then after I have finished taking it.. How many days should i wait before I started again? Coz really confused about it. Me and my boyfriend don`t want to have an early pregnancy because of the misconception..can you help me with it.. And for my last question is it safe to blow it inside while your using the pill? Sorry for the question it my first time also to take dis pill.. Hope you answer my question.. Thank you..

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Faith says :

Hi,

we have the same situation its my 2 months also using Althea pills. Just take it after 7 days free pills so meaning its the 8th day even you have or not menstruation just follow the steps and continue drinking same time everyday.

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rhian says :

hi is it safe to use althea pills monthly even if i dont have any contacts because my husband is working abroad?i just prefer to continue using it for beauty purposes.how long can i safely use it?tnx.

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a says :

it should be okay a lot of women use it for acne purposes too.

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belle says :

what if i want to take another tablet after completing the 21 tablets ( without following the 7 day free tablet rule)?

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Galega says :

You Should NOT…….

You will still remain protected, but it may harm you. It may lead to irregular and abnormal mensuration. It may lead to continuous vomiting. It may lead to many other side effects.

The cycle is scientific. It is not set arbitrarily. It is designed strictly in accordance with the way the internal mechanism of a woman works.

I would suggest you to not break it.

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