Frequently Asked Questions

1. What will her periods be like on SEASONIQUE™?
She'll get a light, short "Pill" period, just as she would 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 she know she's not pregnant while taking SEASONIQUE™?
SEASONIQUE™ is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when taken as directed. If she misses a scheduled period while taking SEASONIQUE™, she should consider the possibility she may be pregnant and seek advice from her health care professional.

3. What if she forgets to take a pill?
If she misses a pill, she can take it as soon as she remembers, and take the next pill at her regular time. There's no need to use a backup birth control method. If she misses more than one pill, you will need to use a back up birth control (like condoms or spermicide) until she has taken her pills for 7 consecutive days. For information about what to do if she misses more than one pill, click here.

4. What are the side effects with SEASONIQUE™?
Side effects associated with SEASONIQUE™ are similar to those of other birth control pills. Serious side effects are rare. 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.

5. Will using SEASONIQUE™ affect her chances of getting pregnant when she's ready?
Birth control pills, including SEASONIQUE™, should not affect her ability to become pregnant in the future. Birth control pills are reversible. Once she stops taking them, she should start ovulating. There may be some delay in getting pregnant after taking any birth control pill, including SEASONIQUE™. This is especially true if her periods were irregular before using a birth control pill.

SEASONIQUE™ tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy.

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While she gets 4 periods a year, she is 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). Only condoms have been proven effective in preventing STDs.

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