Start contraception on day 1 of the menstrual cycle: 21 days of active tablets followed by 7 inert tablets. Begin post-pregnancy after 3-6 weeks. Avoid hepatic impairment. (0 Reviews)
Contraception Start on day 1 of the menstrual cycle 1 hormonally active tablet PO for 21 days, then 7 inserts (iron) tablets; repeat cycle Initiating after Pregnancy Initiating after vaginal birth: Wait at least 3 weeks Initiating after cesarean section birth: Wait at least 6 weeks Women with other risk factors for VTE in addition to postpartum: Do not use combined hormonal contraceptives Hepatic Impairment Do not administer
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: X Lactation: small amounts of steroids are excreted in breast milk; estrogens may reduce the quality/quantity of milk; may be prudent to use other forms of birth control until full weaning (AAP Committee states compatible with nursing)