Stezza is a combined pill that is used to prevent pregnancy. Each pack contains 24 active pills with a small amount of female hormones, nomegestrol acetate and estradiol and 4 placebo pills.
Like all contraceptives, Stezza has some side effects, so you should always talk to your doctor before starting treatment. When this contraceptive is taken correctly, the chance of getting pregnant is very small.
How to take
The Stezza's carton contains 24 white tablets containing the hormones nomegestrol acetate and estradiol, which must be taken every day at the same time, for 24 days, following the direction of the arrows on the carton. On the following days you should take the remaining yellow pills for 4 days and the next day, start a new pack, even if your period has not ended.
For people who are not taking any contraceptives and wish to start Stezza, they must do so on the first day of menstruation, which is equivalent to the first day of the cycle.
What to do if you forget to take
When forgetting is less than 12 hours you should take the forgotten tablet and the rest at the usual time, even if you have to take 2 tablets on the same day. In these cases, the contraceptive effect of the pill is maintained.
When forgetting is longer than 12 hours the contraceptive effect of the pill is diminished. See what you should do in this case.
Who should not use
The contraceptive Stezza is contraindicated in the following situations:
- Allergy to estradiol, nomegestrol acetate or any component of the drug; History of venous thrombosis of the legs, lungs or other organs; History of heart attack or stroke; History of cardiovascular problems; Diabetes with compromised blood vessels; Very high blood pressure; High cholesterol or triglycerides; Disorders affecting blood clotting; Migraine with aura; Pancreatitis associated with high concentrations of fat in the blood; History of severe liver disease; History of benign or malignant tumor in the liver; History of breast or organ cancer genitals.
In addition, if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant or are breast-feeding, you should not take Stezza. If any of these conditions appear for the first time while the person is already taking the contraceptive, you should stop treatment and speak to the doctor.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur with the use of Stezza are the appearance of acne, changes in the menstrual cycle, decreased sexual appetite, changes in mood, headache or migraine, nausea, heavy menstruation, pain and tenderness in the breasts, pain pelvic and weight gain.
Although more rare, this contraceptive can also cause increased appetite, fluid retention, swollen abdomen, increased sweating, hair loss, generalized itching, dry or oily skin, feeling of heaviness in the limbs, irregular menstruation, enlarged breasts, pain from intercourse, dryness of the vagina, spasm of the uterus, irritability and increased liver enzymes.
