Thames 20 is a combined contraceptive pill containing 75 mcg of gestodene and 20 mcg of ethinyl estradiol, two synthetic female hormones that prevent pregnancy development. In addition, this pill also helps reduce bleeding intensity and is recommended for women with iron deficiency anemia.
This contraceptive can be purchased from conventional prescription pharmacies, in the form of boxes with 1 or 3 boxes of pills, each box corresponding to one month.
- The price of the Thames 20 is about 20 reais per box of 21 tablets.
- While the box of 63 tablets.
- Which gives for 3 months.
- Costs about 50 reais.
One tablet should be taken daily for 21 consecutive days, preferably at the same time. After 21 tablets, a 7-day break should be taken during which menstruation will occur. After rest, the new pack should start on the eighth day. , or no menstrual bleeding has occurred.
If this is your first time taking this contraceptive, follow these guidelines:
For ease of use, the pill includes inscriptions on the back of each day of the week, which help to know which pill to take next, and to do so follow the arrows, until you finish all the pills.
If you forget it up to 12 hours after normal hours, take the forgotten tablet as soon as you realize it, without the need for another method of contraception.
If you forget more than 12 hours, you should take the tablet as soon as you remember and use another method of contraception for 7 days, such as a condom or diaphragm, especially if forgetfulness occurred during the first or second week of platelet use.
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Some of the most common side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, weight gain, headache, depression, breast pain, vomiting, diarrhea, water retention, decreased libido, hives and increased breast size.
In addition, as with any contraceptive, Thamesis 20 can increase the risk of clots, which can cause thrombosis or stroke.
This birth control pill should not be used by women with a history or high risk of clots, liver problems or vaginal bleeding for no apparent reason. It should also not be used for hormonodependent cancer, such as breast or ovarian cancer. hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.