The Pill with Natural Estradiol
EFFECTIVENESS OF BIRTH CONTROL WHEN USED PROPERLY
Very high reliability6
WHAT IS IT?
It is a combined oral contraceptive pill containing estradiol valerate and dienogest. Estradiol valerate is the same estrogen which is produced naturally by a woman’s body. Dienogest is a progestogen which has pronounced endometrial properties which means the woman may have fewer, lighter spotting days6. This pill is taken over a period of 28 days with no break. The pill contains 26 days of active ingredient and 2 days of placebo. There are four active phases allowing an estrogen step down, progestogen step up process mimicking the woman’s natural cycle.
WOULD THIS METHOD SUIT ME?
This may suit the hormonally conscious woman due to the use of natural estradiol. Like all pills some women may experience headaches, bloating, mood swings or bleeding problems6. Due to the strong effect of Dienogest on the endometrium some women may experience amenorrhea (no bleed during your cycle).
Additional benefits include lighter shorter bleeds, fewer or no pelvic cramps.
