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Drospirenone

Drospirenone is a Progestin (synthetic form of the hormone progesterone) medication. It is a type of Progestin-only birth control pill and is used to prevent pregnancy and in menopausal hormone therapy. Some of the side effects of this drug are high potassium levels, blood clots, and breast cancer.

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I missed a pill and got my period. Should I take the pills?

Query: Hello doctor, I am being treated for PCOS. My gynecologist prescribed me Irozorb syrup, ovacare tablets, and Sysron-N. I started taking them on the fifth day of my last period. I missed my Sysron pill on the 22nd and 23rd. I took my usual dosage now today. I got my period. Should I continue the tabl...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepika Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You missed the pill. So, you had the withdrawal bleeding. It is better if you take a combined pill for PCOS (polycystic ovaries syndrome). I suggest you stop the drug and start a combined pill from day-5. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and sta...  Read Full »

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