Frequently Asked Questions

Still have some questions? The answers may be waiting for you right here. Below are commonly asked questions about SEASONIQUE^®. Remember, only you and your health care professional can determine if SEASONIQUE^® is right for you. If you have additional questions, contact your health care professional and print out a list of questions to take to your next appointment.

What should I expect my periods to be like on SEASONIQUE^®?
Without a monthly Pill period, how will I know I’m not pregnant while taking SEASONIQUE^®?
What if I don’t get my scheduled period (4 times a year)?
Why should I take the yellow pills?
What if I forget to take a light blue-green pill?
What should I do if I miss 2 light blue-green pills?
What should I do if I miss 3 or more light blue-green pills?
What are the side effects with SEASONIQUE^®?
Does the Pill cause weight gain?
Can I smoke while taking SEASONIQUE^®?
Will SEASONIQUE^® cost more than a typical monthly birth control pill?
Will Using SEASONIQUE^® affect my chances of getting pregnant when I’m ready?
Does the Pill offer any health benefits in addition to preventing pregnancy?

1. What should I expect my periods to be like on SEASONIQUE^®?
You should get a light, short "Pill" period, just as you do with a traditional monthly Pill. In a clinical trial, women reported that their periods lasted about 3 days with SEASONIQUE^®.

2. Without a monthly "Pill" period, how will I know I’m not pregnant while taking SEASONIQUE^®?
SEASONIQUE^® is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when taken as directed. If you miss a scheduled period while taking SEASONIQUE^®, consider the possibility you may be pregnant and seek advice from your health care professional.

3. What if I don’t get my scheduled period (4 times a year)?
Some women on birth control pills experience no bleeding during their scheduled "Pill" period. This can happen with birth control pills. If you miss a scheduled period while taking SEASONIQUE^®, consider the possibility that you may be pregnant and seek advice from your health care professional.

4. Why should I take the yellow pills?
Your yellow pills contain a low dose of estrogen. With SEASONIQUE^® you should take a pill at the same time every day until you finish the pack.

5. What if I forget to take a light blue-green pill?
If you miss 1 light blue-green 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. You don't need to use a backup birth control method.

6. What should I do if I miss 2 light blue-green pills?
If you miss 2 light blue-green 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. You must use another method of birth control (such as condoms or spermicide) as a backup for 7 days after you restart your pills.

7. What should I do if I miss 3 or more light blue-green pills?
If you miss 3 or more light blue-green pills, do not remove the missed pills from your pack. You’re 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 of missed pills. You must use another method of birth control (such as condoms or spermicide) as a backup for 7 days after you restart your pills.

8. What are the side effects with SEASONIQUE^®?
Side effects associated with SEASONIQUE^® are similar to those of other birth control pills. Most side effects of the Pill are not serious. The most common are nausea, vomiting, bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods, weight gain, breast tenderness, and difficulty wearing contact lenses. Some of these side effects, especially nausea and vomiting, may subside within the first 3 months of use.

9. Does the Pill cause weight gain?
A recent review of clinical studies involving different birth control pills showed no proof that birth control pills actually cause an increase in weight. Remember, every woman is different. Change in weight usually depends on eating and exercise habits.

10. Can I smoke while taking SEASONIQUE^®?
Women who use birth control pills should not smoke. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from birth control pill use. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age.

11. Will SEASONIQUE^® cost more than a typical monthly birth control pill?
It largely depends on your individual insurance and co-pay. Just be aware that while you'll pay for 3 months of pills at a time, you'll only have to refill your prescription 4 times a year.

12. Will using SEASONIQUE^® affect my chances of getting pregnant when I'm ready?
Birth control pills, including SEASONIQUE^®, should not affect your ability to become pregnant in the future. Birth control pills are reversible. Once you stop taking them, you should start ovulating. There may be some delay in getting pregnant after taking any birth control pill, including SEASONIQUE^®. This is especially true if your periods were irregular before using a birth control pill.

13. Does the Pill offer any health benefits in addition to preventing pregnancy?
All birth control pills are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy but may have other benefits. For example, with long-term use, birth control pills may decrease the incidence of iron-deficiency anemia, reduce the risk of developing cancers of the ovaries and the lining of the uterus, and reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease. In addition, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy, and noncancerous lumps or cysts of the breast may occur less frequently. 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.

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

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While you get 4 periods a year, you’re also more likely to have bleeding or spotting between periods. This can be slight to a flow like a regular period and should decrease over time.

Like other birth control pills, SEASONIQUE^® has serious risks, which can be life threatening. They include blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. Smoking increases these risks, especially if you are over 35, so Pill users should not smoke.

Some women should not take the Pill, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who could be pregnant. The Pill does not protect against HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

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