What is Marvelon?
A Marvelon prescription is used to help prevent pregnancy. Marvelon is a type of oral contraceptive known as combination birth control that combines the hormones estrogen and progestin. Marvelon is available in a 21-day pack or 28-day pack.
Marvelon in Canada is only available with a prescription.
How does Marvelon work?
Combination birth control pills like Marvelon work in three ways. They stop the ovary from releasing an egg (ovulation). They thicken the cervical mucus so sperm cannot easily penetrate the uterus. Finally, they thin the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting.
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What is Marvelon used to treat?
Marvelon, is what is known as a combined oral contraceptive, because it combines two hormones estrogen and progesterone.
There are a variety of different COCs, with the difference being the specific types of progesterone used, and the dosage level.
For example, Marvelon contains 30 mcg ethinyl estradiol and a progesterone called desogestrel while Alesse contains 20 mcg ethinyl estradiol and a progesterone called levonorgestrel.
How do you take Marvelon?
How long does Marvelon last after you take it?
What are the common side effects of Marvelon?
When taking Marvelon, please monitor for a rare but serious side effect of blood clots: shortness of breath, chest pain (particularly with deep breathing), coughing up blood, persistent leg pain, or redness, swelling, or warmth in your lower legs (usually one-sided) can all be indications of a blood clot in the legs or lungs, and should never be ignored.
Please seek medical attention promptly if this occurs, in the emergency department.
Who shouldn't take Marvelon?
You should not take Marvelon if you are pregnant. In addition, if you have experienced any of the following conditions: Blood clotting disorders, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, breast disease, circulation problems, migraine with aura, or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
Smokers over 35 should not take Marvelon.