The Thames 30 is a contraceptive containing 75 mcg of gestodene and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol, two substances that prevent the action of the woman's sex hormones, avoiding ovulation and, consequently, pregnancy. In addition, this contraceptive also causes some changes in cervical mucus and endometrium, making it difficult for sperm to pass through and reducing the ability of the fertilized egg to implant in the uterus.
This oral contraceptive can be purchased from conventional pharmacies with a prescription in the form of boxes containing 21 or 28 tablets.
Price
The price of thymus 30 generally varies according to the amount of tablets. Thus, in the boxes with 21 tablets the average price is 25 reais, while the boxes with 28 are approximately 30 reais.
In addition, it is also possible to buy boxes with 63 or 84 tablets, which allow up to 3 consecutive cycles of contraceptive use.
How to take
Sling 30 should be used following the direction of the arrows marked on the back of each carton, taking one tablet per day and, if possible, always at the same time.
In the case of thames with 21 tablets a pause of 7 days must be made between each carton, while in the 28 days one should not pause, starting the new carton the next day.
How to Start Taking Thames 30
To start using Thesaurus 30, you should follow the guidelines:
- No previous use of another hormonal contraceptive : start on the 1st day of menstruation and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- Oral contraceptive change : take the first tablet on the day after the last active tablet of the previous contraceptive or at the latest on the day the next tablet should be taken;
- When using a mini-pill : start the day immediately after and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- When using an IUD or implant : take the first tablet on the same day of removal from the implant or IUD and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- When injecting contraceptive use : take the first tablet on the day it would be the next injection and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
- After abortion in the first trimester : take immediately, without pausing or using another method of contraception;
- After miscarriage in the 2nd trimester : take a 28-day break before commencing use of the Thames and using another contraceptive method during the first 7 days of pill use.
In the postpartum period, it is advisable to start using the Thames 30 after 28 days in women who are not breastfed and it is recommended to use another method of contraception during the first 7 days of the pill.
What to do if you forget to take
The action of thiazide 30 may be decreased when one tablet is forgotten. To reduce this risk, the following guidelines should be followed:
- Forgetfulness up to 12 hours : take the forgotten tablet as soon as possible;
- Forgetfulness for more than 12 hours : take the tablet as soon as you remember, even if it is necessary to take two tablets on the same day. It is also recommended to use another method of contraception for 7 days.
Although forgetfulness for less than 12 hours usually does not affect the protection of threesis 30, it is important to remember that more than 1 forgetfulness per cycle may increase the risk of pregnancy.
Learn more about what to do whenever you forget to take the contraceptive.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of using this contraceptive include headache, bleeding, migraine, vaginal candidiasis, mood changes, changes in libido, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, acne, breast pain and weight changes.
See other side effects may be brought about by the use of the contraceptive pill.
Does Thames fatten or lose weight?
Thrass 30 is a hormonal contraceptive and therefore affects the way female hormones work. In this way, it is possible that some women may feel more hungry than normal, while others may experience a lack of appetite, for example.
Who should not take
Thiamin 30 is contraindicated for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or suspected of having a pregnancy. In addition, it should not be used by women with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula or with a history of deep venous thrombosis, thromboembolism, stroke, thrombogenic valvulopathies, heart rhythm disorders, thrombophilia, aura headache, diabetes with circulation problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, liver tumors, unproductive vaginal bleeding, liver disease, pancreatitis associated with severe hypertriglyceridemia or in cases of breast cancer and other types of cancer that depend on the estrogen hormone.