About Gianvi

Taking oral birth control is not just for preventing an unplanned pregnancy. The active ingredients of Gianvi are Drospirenone, a progestin, and Ethinyl Estradiol, an estrogen. These are 2 female hormones that can also help you treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), painful menstrual cycles due to endometriosis, irregular periods, and acne, among others.

Whatever your reason for seeking a prescription for Gianvi or generic Drospirenone/ Ethinyl Estradiol, you should undergo a physical exam to be certain you are not currently pregnant, your blood pressure is normal, and you are not a smoker over 35 years of age. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Help Prevent a Pregnancy and Treat Other Menstrual Problems

There are no ‘perfect’ oral birth control pills that will prevent a pregnancy 100% as ovulation is not eliminated but suppressed. Birth control pills (BCP) trick your pituitary gland into reducing the production of 2 other hormones that are needed for ovulation to occur. Gianvi helps in 2 other ways to prevent a pregnancy as your cervical mucus will thicken so sperm have a more difficult time travelling through your cervix and the uterine lining will become thinner which decreases the blood supply so an embryo would not be supported.

Conditions Treated by Gianvi

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder has been compared to an extreme pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), and not everyone believes it exists. PMDD can cause severe premenstrual changes in 3% to 9% of women and cause them to experience such extreme emotional and physical symptoms between ovulation and menstruation they are not able to carry out their daily tasks.

There are also health conditions that could put you at great risk if you were to become pregnant. Gianvi and possibly a non-hormonal back-up birth control can help reduce this risk if you have uncontrolled diabetes, or the meds you take for hypertension, kidney disease, or blood clotting problems can place your pregnancy at risk.

Before Gianvi is Prescribed to You

Your doctor will recommend you take a pregnancy test before taking Gianvi. Smoking cigarettes while taking Gianvi or other combination oral contraceptives can cause serious damage to your heart muscle. This risk increases as you reach 35 years of age and older and are still smoking while taking oral contraceptives. Discuss other medical conditions or allergies with your doctor and list any current OTC or Rx drugs you take or use, including herbal remedies and dietary or vitamin supplements, then your doctor will decide if Gianvi is safe for you to take.

Gianvi Precautions and Proper Use

Taking Gianvi at the same time every day will keep a steady level of the hormones in your body and lower your risk of an unplanned pregnancy. If you are starting Gianvi after taking another oral birth control or another method, including a patch or vaginal ring, your doctor may recommend using a non-hormonal method such as a condom until your body adjusts.

Possible Side Effects of Gianvi

• Headache
• Irregular periods
• Breast pain or tenderness

Drugs Similar to Gianvi

• Yaz
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