Isibloom
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Summary for Isibloom
Isibloom is a birth control pill that's used to prevent pregnancy. It's a monophasic combined oral contraceptive (COC). Isibloom comes in blister packs of 28 tablets. Each of the 21 active combination pills has two hormones in it: desogestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). The other 7 pills are inactive with no hormones. The usual dosage is 1 tablet by mouth once every day. Possible side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, and headaches.
Isibloom is a generic of the discontinued brand name Desogen. Other generics include Apri, Enskyce, Kalliga, Juleber, and Reclipsen.
Indications for Isibloom
- To prevent pregnancy
Pros and Cons for Isibloom
Pros
- Taken once a day
- Works well to prevent pregnancy (more than 90% successful at preventing pregnancy with typical use)
- Blister packs have directions written on them for easy use
- Can make your menstrual cycle more regular
Cons
- Must take the pill at the same time every day for it to work the best it can to prevent pregnancy
- Can cause side effects like nausea, headaches, and breakthrough bleeding
- Doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Not a good option for people with liver problems
Common Side Effects for Isibloom
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Bloating
- Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
- Change in menstrual flow
- Breast tenderness
- Change in weight (up or down)
- Headache
Warnings for Isibloom
- Cigarette smoking and the risk for serious heart problems
- Risk for blood clots and related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
- Risk of breast and cervical cancer
- Liver problems
- High blood sugar, high cholesterol levels, and high triglyceride levels
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Irregular bleeding
- Depression
- Interactions with other medications
Summary for Apri
Apri is a birth control pill that people can use to help prevent pregnancy. It's a combined oral contraceptive (COC) that contains two hormones: desogestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). Each pack has 21 active tablets and 7 inactive tablets. It's considered monophasic because all active tablets contain the same amount of hormones. The usual dosage is 1 tablet by mouth every day. Side effects can include nausea, breast tenderness, and headaches.
Apri is a generic of the discontinued brand name Desogen. Other generics include Enskyce, Isibloom, Kalliga, Juleber, and Reclipsen.
Indications for Apri
- To prevent pregnancy
Pros and Cons for Apri
Pros
- Taken once a day
- Blister packs have easy-to-follow directions written on them
- Usually works better at preventing pregnancy than using only barrier methods like condoms
- Can make your menstrual cycle more regular
Cons
- Need to take at the same time every day for it to work the best it can
- Can cause unpleasant side effects like nausea and headaches
- Doesn't protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Not a good option for people over 35 who smoke
Common Side Effects for Apri
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Bloating
- Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
- Change in menstrual flow
- Breast tenderness
- Change in weight (up or down)
- Headache
Warnings for Apri
- Cigarette smoking and the risk for serious heart problems
- Risk for blood clots and related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
- Risk of breast and cervical cancer
- Liver problems
- High blood sugar, high cholesterol levels, and high triglyceride levels
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Irregular bleeding
- Depression
- Interactions with other medications
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