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How to Properly Take Trust Pills to Prevent Pregnancy

Introduction to Trust Pills

• Chevy introduces the topic of trust pills, focusing on their proper usage for preventing pregnancy.

• The video aims to answer key questions regarding breastfeeding mothers, medications that should not be taken with trust pills, and what to do if a pill is missed.

Overview of Trust Pills

• Trust pills are contraceptive medications that help prevent pregnancy and alleviate menstrual symptoms like dysmenorrhea and excessive bleeding.

• They are available over-the-counter in pharmacies despite being prescription drugs, typically costing around Php 5 per pill.

• Each pack contains 28 pills: 21 yellow active pills (containing ethyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) and 7 brown inactive pills (ferrous fumarate for iron supplementation).

Usage Guidelines

• The numbering on the pill pack serves as an adherence tool, helping users remember whether they have taken their daily dose.

• If a user mistakenly takes the wrong numbered pill, there’s no need to panic as the contents are identical between certain tablets.

Who Should Avoid Trust Pills?

• Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take trust pills; it’s crucial to confirm non-pregnancy before starting them.

• Women with specific health conditions should consult a doctor prior to using trust pills to avoid complications.

Effects of Active Ingredients

• The active ingredients in the first 21 yellow pills work by inhibiting ovulation, providing over 95% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

• To ensure effectiveness, users should start taking the first pill on the first day of their period without needing backup contraception.

Steps for Taking Trust Pills

• If starting after the first day of menstruation, backup contraception (like condoms) is recommended for seven days until full protection is established.

• Users must take each pill at approximately the same time every day (24-hour intervals), integrating it into their daily routine for better adherence.

Managing Missed Pills

• If vomiting or diarrhea occurs within two hours after taking a pill, another dose should be taken immediately to maintain effectiveness.

How to Handle Missed Contraceptive Pills

Steps for Missing One Pill

• If only one pill is missed, take the most recent missed pill immediately and discard the others. For example, if pills 2, 3, and 4 are missed, take pill number 4 right away.

• Continue taking the next scheduled pill (pill number 5) at the normal time, even if it results in taking two pills on that day. It’s crucial not to take them simultaneously.

Steps for Missing Two or More Pills

• If two or more pills are missed, use a backup contraceptive method for seven days and avoid sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy.

• Check how many yellow tablets remain in the pack. If there are between one to six yellow pills left (1-21), follow specific instructions based on how many were missed.

Managing Remaining Pills

• For instance, if pills 12, 13, and 14 are missed but seven yellow pills remain in the pack: take pill number 14 immediately and discard pills 12 and 13. Continue with normal scheduling until all pills are taken.

• After finishing all yellow tablets (pills 1-21), start a new pack without taking any of the brown iron-containing pills (22-28). Use backup contraception for seven days if there were seven or more yellow tablets remaining.

Side Effects of Contraceptive Pills

• Common side effects include headaches that may subside over time with continued use; dizziness; nausea; breast tenderness leading to increased breast size; and potential bleeding between periods when multiple pills are missed.

Important Considerations While Taking Pills

• The absorption of contraceptive pills can be affected by antacids due to their acidic environment. Avoid taking antacids like Gaviscon or sodium bicarbonate simultaneously with the pill as they reduce its effectiveness.

• Antibiotics should also be avoided while on contraceptives since they can speed up metabolism and excretion of the pill from the body, decreasing its absorption.

Final Reminders

• Analgesics such as ibuprofen or naproxen should not be taken alongside contraceptive pills as they can lower absorption rates too.