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Ready to talk to your health care professional and find out if SEASONIQUE^® is right for you? Use the following list of questions to make the most out of your next visit.

About SEASONIQUE^®

How is SEASONIQUE^® different from birth control pills I’ve taken in the past?
How does the SEASONIQUE^® extended regimen work?
What are the most common side effects with SEASONIQUE^®?
What should I expect my periods to be like when I’m taking SEASONIQUE^®?
What if I want to get pregnant after taking SEASONIQUE^®?

Taking SEASONIQUE^®

How do I start taking SEASONIQUE^®?
What if I forget to take 1 or more pills?
Can I smoke while taking SEASONIQUE^®?
What if I don’t get my period during the last week of the pack?
Can other medications interfere with the effectiveness of SEASONIQUE^®?
How quickly will I be protected from pregnancy after starting SEASONIQUE^®?
Will SEASONIQUE^® cost more than a typical monthly birth control pill?

SEASONIQUE^® and Your Health

Does SEASONIQUE^® offer any health benefits in addition to preventing pregnancy?
Are there any medications I should avoid while I’m taking SEASONIQUE^®?
Can I take SEASONIQUE^® right after I have a baby?
Does SEASONIQUE^® cause weight gain?

SEASONIQUE^® tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: While you get the convenience of 4 periods a year, you are also more likely to have spotting and breakthrough bleeding (which varies from slight spotting to a flow much like a regular period) than with a 28-day birth control pill. This is common and should decrease over time. During the first year, total bleeding days are similar to a traditional Pill.

Like other birth control pills, SEASONIQUE^® has serious risks, which can be life threatening, including blood clots, stroke, and heart attack and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use the Pill should not smoke.

Some women should not use the Pill, 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. The Pill does not protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Click here for full US SEASONIQUE^® Prescribing Information.

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