Femodene

Authored by

Dr David Schoenfeld

20 August 2024

What is Femodene?

Femodene is a reliable 21-day oral contraception that contains the two hormones ethinylestradiol and gestodene. It works to prevent pregnancy and lessen painful or irregular periods.

Description

Femodene as a Contraception

Contraceptive pills are the most common form of medicated birth control. Femodene is a combined oral contraceptive that can prevent pregnancy and reduce the discomfort associated with periods.

Femodene is a 21-day pill that is a reliable and reversible form of birth control when taken correctly.

What is Femodene and how does it work?

The active ingredients are the two hormones gestodene and ethinylestradiol. They work to ensure it is harder for the sperm to reach an egg by increasing the mucus in the cervix and preventing an egg from releasing. This pill will also change the lining of the womb to ensure an egg cannot grow in it.

Femodene is a combined contraceptive pill. It works to stop ovulation and can be 99% effective when taken correctly.

Is Femodene right for me?

If you are looking for an effective oral contraceptive, Femodene may be right for you. However, it may not be suitable for you if you have the following:

If you are allergic or hypersensitive to the ingredients in Femodene
If you have ever had a blood clot or are at risk of a blood clot
If you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems
If you need an operation or if you are on your feet for a long time
If you have high or low blood pressure
If you have ever had a migraine with aura
If you are suspected of having breast cancer
If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
If you are taking medication for hepatitis C

Side Effects

All medications can cause potential side effects, below we have listed some potential side effects of Femodene. However, these do not always occur and are mostly mild in nature. But if you experience any prolonged or worrying side effects of Femodene, please discontinue the medication immediately and consult your doctor.

Common side effects include:

Nausea
Weight gain
Stomach pain
Breast pain
Stomach pain
Headache
Mood swings or depressive moods

How to take Femodene?

Always take Femodene exactly as prescribed by your doctor or advised by the pharmacist.

Femodene should be taken every day for 21 days
Take your pill at the same time every day
Start by taking a pill marked with the correct day of the week
Follow the directions of the arrows on the strip and take a pill every day until you have finished all 21
Then have 7 pill-free days
Start your next strip of Femodene after the 7 pill-free days, even if you are still bleeding
It can be taken with or without food, if necessary with a small amount of water
You must not take Femodene if you are pregnant
It is not advised to take Femodene while breast-feeding

Warnings and Precautions

Femodene may not be safe if taken with other medication or recreational drugs. Please inform the prescriber if you are taking any of the listed medications.

DO NOT take Femodene:

If you are allergic or hypersensitive to the ingredients in Femodene
If you have ever had a blood clot or are at risk of a blood clot
If you have severe heart, liver or kidney problems
If you need an operation or if you are on your feet for a long time
If you have high or low blood pressure
If you have ever had a migraine with aura
If you are suspected of having breast cancer
If you have unexplained bleeding from the vagina
If you are taking medication for hepatitis C

The above-listed warnings are not exhaustive, please consult a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have further questions on the use of this medication or potential interactions with other medicines.

Femodene Patient Leaflet

To view Femodene Patient Leaflet click here.

To view PDF patient leaflet click here.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this blog post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Welzo does not endorse or sell the medication discussed, nor do we recommend using this information as a substitute for professional healthcare. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions regarding your health or medical treatment. Welzo assumes no responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided in this blog.

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