Lynestrenol
Information about Lynestrenol
Lynestrenol Uses
Lynestrenol is used for contraception.
How Lynestrenol works
Lynestrenol is a progestin (female hormone). It works by stopping the sperm cells from entering the uterus, thickening the cervical mucus and preventing the development of female egg. This helps prevent pregnancy.
Common side effects of Lynestrenol
Headache, Nausea1a, Weight gain, Irregular menstrual cycle, Mood changes, Acne, Breast pain
Expert advice for Lynestrenol
- Lynestrenol helps prevent pregnancy.
- Take it continuously at the same time everyday with no break between pack of pills.
- Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, it can also be taken by women who smoke, are over 35 yrs of age or are breastfeeding.
- If you are more than 12 hours late in taking a pill you will not be protected against pregnancy. Use other contraceptive methods such as condoms for the next two days.
- It may stop your periods or make them lighter, irregular or more frequent.
- If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Lynestrenol, take another pill as soon as you feel well.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.