Review the side-effects of Segesterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: A migraine headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, blood clots, painful menstruation, vaginal discharge, pain and tenderness in the breast, itching of the genital area
Others: Fungal infections, allergic reactions, spontaneous abortions, psychiatric events such as depression, urinary tract infections
• Smoking cigarettes and using the vaginal system in women above 35 years of age can result in serious side effects. This risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked every day and the increase in age.
• Using combined hormonal contraceptives that contain estrogen hormone in need for emergency contraception while using the segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system is not recommended.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: A migraine headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, blood clots, painful menstruation, vaginal discharge, pain and tenderness in the breast, itching of the genital area
Others: Fungal infections, allergic reactions, spontaneous abortions, psychiatric events such as depression, urinary tract infections
Other Precautions :
• Women should be aware that the segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system will not protect against HIV infections and other sexually transmitted infections. So, extreme caution is necessary in such cases.• Smoking cigarettes and using the vaginal system in women above 35 years of age can result in serious side effects. This risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked every day and the increase in age.
• Using combined hormonal contraceptives that contain estrogen hormone in need for emergency contraception while using the segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system is not recommended.
