Vestura is an oral contraceptive that combines estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy. Like all medications, it carries the potential for side effects. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Vestura, focusing on its potential side effects, particularly concerning weight gain, and other important information for users.
How Vestura Works
Vestura contains a blend of estrogen and progestin. It works by making the body think it’s pregnant so that a real pregnancy won’t occur. The regimen involves taking 24 days of active pills, followed by 4 days of inactive/placebo/sugar pills.
Common and Minor Side Effects
While the risks associated with Vestura are generally low, some women may experience unwanted side effects. Minor side effects can include:
- Breast tenderness
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Swollen feet or ankles
- Slightly elevated blood pressure or blood sugar levels
Many women find that taking Vestura before bedtime or just after their largest meal of the day helps reduce nausea and other side effects.
Serious Side Effects
The chances of serious side effects are extremely unlikely, but some cases have been documented. These symptoms include:
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- Heart disease
- Blood clotting
- Shortness of breath
- Migraines
- Vision problems
- Slurred speech
- Confusion
- Fainting
Does Vestura Cause Weight Gain?
Very few women experience weight gain when taking Vestura.
Important Precautions and Considerations
Medical History
Depending on your medical history, hormone-based birth control may not be the right choice for you. It’s important to discuss your medical history with your physician or one of our helpful Pandia Health Patient Care Advisors before you get started on Vestura. If you have high blood pressure or certain other conditions, Isibloom may not be your best choice.
Allergies
Pretty much every kind of prescription birth control comes with a tiny risk of allergies, including Vestura. The symptoms are usually mild and include rashes, itching, dizziness, or more serious symptoms of trouble breathing, and swollen lips, throat, or tongue.
Drug Interactions
As with any new prescription, you should go over anything you’re already taking with your doctor or Pandia Health Care Advisor before starting on Vestura. This includes recreational drugs, over-the-counter meds, and even herbal supplements. Even something as relatively harmless as St. John’s wort can cause Vestura to be less effective at preventing pregnancy. There are certain meds you should absolutely bring up.
Age Considerations
Sophia Yen does not recommend “low dose” pills for those aged 30 and under because it is not good for your bone density. It is better to be on a birth control pill with a minimum of 30 mcg of estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) until you are 30 years old.
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Additional Benefits
Periods may become lighter while taking Vestura. If you are usually a 7-day person, it may go down to like 5 days.
How to Use Vestura
Vestura is super easy to use. Simply take one pill every day, at the same time each day.
Affordability and Transparency
Whether you use insurance or pay cash, you’ll always know your costs upfront.
Important Information Disclaimer
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider.
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