- How to use
- How to start taking
- What to do if you forget to take
- Possible side effects
- Does Thames 30 get fat or lose weight?
- Who should not take
Thames 30 is a contraceptive containing 75 mcg of gestodene and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol, two substances that inhibit hormonal stimuli that lead to ovulation. In addition, this contraceptive also causes some changes in the cervical mucus and in the endometrium, making it difficult for sperm to pass and reducing the ability of the fertilized egg to implant in the uterus.
This oral contraceptive can be purchased at conventional pharmacies, for a price of 30 reais. In addition, it is also possible to buy boxes with 63 or 84 tablets, which allow up to 3 cycles followed by the use of contraceptives.
How to use
Thames 30 should be used following the direction of the arrows marked on the back of each card, taking one tablet a day and, if possible, always at the same time. At the end of the 21 tablets, there should be a 7-day break between each pack, starting the new pack the next day.
How to start taking
To start using the thames 30, you must follow the guidelines:
- Without previous use of another hormonal contraceptive: start on the 1st day of menstruation and use another contraceptive method for 7 days; Exchange of oral contraceptives: take the first pill on the day after the last active pill of the previous contraceptive or, at most, on the day when the next pill should be taken; When using a mini pill: start the day immediately after and use another contraceptive method for 7 days; When using an IUD or implant: take the first tablet on the same day of removal of the implant or IUD and use another contraceptive method for 7 days; When injectable contraceptives were used: take the first pill on the day that the next injection would be and use another contraceptive method for 7 days;
In the postpartum period, it is advisable to start using the Thames 30 after 28 days in women who are not breastfed, and it is recommended to use another method of contraception during the first 7 days of using the pill. Know which contraceptive to take while breastfeeding.
What to do if you forget to take
The action of thames 30 can be reduced when a tablet is forgotten. If forgetting occurs within 12 hours, take the forgotten tablet as soon as possible. If you forget for more than 12 hours, you should take the tablet as soon as you remember, even if you need to take two tablets on the same day. It is also recommended to use another contraceptive method for 7 days.
Although forgetting for less than 12 hours generally does not affect the protection of the thames 30, it is important to remember that more than 1 forgetfulness per cycle can increase the risk of pregnancy. Find out more about what to do whenever you forget to take your contraceptive.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that can occur with the use of the Thames 30 are headaches, including migraines and nausea.
In addition, although less common, vaginitis, including candidiasis, mood swings, including depression, changes in sexual desire, nervousness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, acne, breast pain, increased breast tenderness, may still occur, enlargement of the breast volume, discharge of secretion from the breasts, menstrual colic, alteration of menstrual flow, alteration of the cervical epithelium, lack of menstruation, swelling and changes in weight.
Does Thames 30 get fat or lose weight?
One of the side effects that can occur are changes in body weight, so it is likely that some people will gain weight, while others may lose.
Who should not take
Thames 30 is contraindicated for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who are suspected of pregnancy.
In addition, it should not be used by women with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula or with a history of deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolism, stroke, thrombogenic heart valve disorders, heart rhythm disorders, thrombophilia, aura headache, diabetes with circulation problems, pressure uncontrolled discharge, liver tumors, vaginal bleeding without cause, liver disease, pancreatitis associated with severe hypertriglyceridemia or in cases of breast cancer and other cancers that depend on the hormone estrogen.
