Can I smoke during the period of consumption of Ovral G?
As contraceptives increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke, smoking will do nothing but aggravate that even further. Hence, avoid smoking as much as possible during this period.
I want to conceive now. Can I stop taking the medication?
Contraceptive pills cannot be stopped suddenly without being administered properly. Consult with your doctor so that he can guide you through the entire process.
Is it safe to take Ovral G in pregnancy?
Ovral G is strictly not to be consumed during pregnancy, in any stage. The pill essentially changes the lining of the womb and renders it unfit for pregnancy, so if the medication is consumed during pregnancy, the unborn fetus might have serious birth defects or the patient might suffer from miscarriage.
Can Ovral G be taken during breastfeeding?
It is usually advised not to consume Ovral G during breastfeeding, as the drug is known to seep into the breast milk and harm the baby. However, if the doctor deems it fit, he might prescribe the drugs in very small doses or prescribe some other substitute contraceptive.
Is Ovral G an antibiotic?
No, Ovral G is a combined oral contraceptive pill used to treat unwanted pregnancy, hormonal defects and irregularities in menstrual bleeding.
Will there be weight gain?
You might notice a considerable change in your weight after a few weeks of consumption of the medication. This is not due to accumulation of fat, but is more likely to happen because of fluid retention. Hormonal pills acn often show effects of weight gain as side effects.
