Questions to Ask Your
Healthcare Professional

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Ready to talk to your healthcare professional and find out if SEASONALE® is right for you? Use the following list of questions to make the most out of your next visit.

About SEASONALE®

  • Since I’ll have fewer periods on SEASONALE®, will my periods be heavier and more uncomfortable?
  • Is SEASONALE® safe?
  • Will I experience any side effects with SEASONALE®?
  • Who should not take SEASONALE®?
  • Can I switch from another birth control pill to SEASONALE®?
  • How is SEASONALE® different from birth control pills I’ve taken in the past?
  • What if I want to get pregnant after taking SEASONALE®?
  • How does SEASONALE® work?
  • What will my period be like when I’m taking SEASONALE®?
  • Are there any risks associated with taking SEASONALE®?
  • Will I have spotting or breakthrough bleeding with SEASONALE®?

Taking SEASONALE®

  • How do I start taking SEASONALE®?
  • How often should I take SEASONALE®?
  • Do I need to take SEASONALE® at the same time every day?
  • What if I forget to take a white pill?
  • What if I forget to take a pink pill?
  • What should I do if I miss 2, 3, or more pink pills?
  • How can I remember to take SEASONALE® every day?
  • Can I smoke while taking SEASONALE®?
  • What if I don’t get my period at all while I’m on SEASONALE®?
  • Is it necessary to take a break every so often from SEASONALE®?
  • Will other medications interfere with the effectiveness of SEASONALE®?
  • How quickly will I be protected from pregnancy after starting SEASONALE®?
  • Will using SEASONALE® affect my chances of getting pregnant when I’m ready?

SEASONALE® and Your Health

  • Do birth control pills offer any health benefits in addition to preventing pregnancy?
  • Are there any medications I should avoid while I’m taking SEASONALE®?
  • Can I take SEASONALE® right after I have a baby?
  • What is a Pill period and what is the difference between a Pill period and a menstrual period?
  • Without a monthly period, how will I know I’m not pregnant while taking SEASONALE®?
  • Will SEASONALE® protect me from HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
  • What if I want to get pregnant?
  • Will SEASONALE® help treat my acne?

What Else Should I Know?

  • What is spotting?
  • When should I call my healthcare professional?
  • Will I gain weight with SEASONALE®?
  • If I only get my period once every 3 months, what will it be like?