Stezza is a combined pill used to prevent pregnancy. Each box contains 24 active tablets with a small amount of female hormones, nomegestrol acetate and estradiol and 4 placebo tablets.
Like all contraceptives, Stezza has side effects, so you should always consult with your doctor before starting treatment.When this contraceptive is taken correctly, the chances of getting pregnant are very low.
- The Stezza case contains 24 white tablets containing the hormones nomegestrol acetate and estradiol.
- Which should be taken daily at the same time.
- For 24 days.
- Following the direction of the arrows in the box.
- The next few days.
- You should take the remaining yellow pills for 4 days and the next day start a new package.
- Even if your period is not over.
For people who do not take contraceptives and want to start with Stezza, they should do so on the first day of menstruation, which is equivalent to the first day of the cycle.
When the forgetfulness is less than 12 hours, you should take the forgotten tablet and the rest at the usual time, even if you have to take 2 tablets on the same day, in these cases the contraceptive effect of the pill is maintained.
When forgetfulness lasts more than 12 hours, the contraceptive effect of the pill is diminished, see what you should do in this case.
The Stezza contraceptive is contrasted in the following situations
Also, if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you should not take Stezza if any of these conditions first appear while the person is already taking the contraceptive, you should stop treatment and talk to your doctor..
The most common side effects that can occur when using Stezza are acne, changes in the menstrual cycle, decreased sexual appetite, mood swings, headaches or migraines, nausea, heavy periods, pain and tenderness in the breasts, pain, weight gain and pelvic.
Although rarer, this contraceptive can also cause increased appetite, water retention, swelling of the abdomen, increased sweating, hair loss, generalized itching, dry or oily skin, feeling heavier in the extremities, irregular menstruation, enlarged breasts, sex-related pain., dry vagina, uterus spasm, irritability and increased liver enzymes.