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Portia - How quick does this pill kick in to prevent pregnancy?
Posted 13 May 2016 by Alexis1104 • 0 answers
I've been on Portia 28 for 4 years and haven't had any negative side effects & it's prevented pregnancy numerous times. Recently, I got off for 2 weeks while switching doctors. I started my new pack the same week I was supposed to start my next period. I did not have sex, but my ...
Portia - Does anyone experience a later period? I've taken almost all of my inactive pills, but?
Posted 27 Apr 2016 by lynnna • 0 answers
... still nothin
When to take Portia?
Posted 24 Jan 2016 by armslaur6 • 0 answers
Hi I am new to this birth control and haven't started taking it yet. I have had some spotting on a Friday and the spotting stopped the next morning (Saturday) then I started spotting a little bit again. I understand I am supposed to start the pill the Sunday after my menstrual cycle starts and ...
What happened to the day of week stickers that were included in the Portia pack?
Posted 5 Oct 2015 by 72bm27 • 1 answer
Every pack of Portia used to come with an insert that allowed you to cover over the Sunday-Saturday day of week with the day you actually start your pack. I've noticed that with my last few refills, the stickers are gone! What happened... and will they ever come back??
Portia - What would you consider enough side effects to stop taking the drug?
Posted 23 Mar 2015 by Cthomas10 • 1 answer
I have been on this for a short time switching from seasonique to this bc I have been spotting for 4 months. I'm still spotting been getting headaches extremely tired but can't sleep swollen fingers vaginal irritation and swelling acne has appeared (I don't have acne) my anxiety ...
I tool lupin, but I am on Portia, is it still working or do I have to worry now ?
Posted 25 Jan 2015 by kikima • 1 answer
I am just scared to get pregnant now because I am young.
How should I take Portia 21?
Posted 29 Nov 2014 by krisdc16 • 1 answer
for my understanding Portia 21 should be taken same hour on the first day you start bleeding (first dat of the period) them after 21 pills you rest 7 days and start again the new package... (?) Please let me know... And my additional questions is: it's Portia a GOOD method of birth control?
If you have been taking Portia birth control for about three weeks, while sexually active, and are?
Posted 11 Oct 2013 by Xxcountry54 • 2 answers
... now on the white pills, when do you get your period?? I was on my period about a week before I started taking the pills and that was about a month ago. But I still haven't had my period. Is that bad??
Can you become pregnant by missing one dose of Portia birth control pill?
Posted 1 Jul 2012 by Astone11 • 1 answer
I have been on Portia for about a month however I dont always take it the same time and I occasionally miss doses. Well I took my pill Thursday morning and forgot to take it friday morning. Friday night and Saturday morning I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and took my pill Saturday afternoon ...
I have used Portia for only 3 weeks now. It is my first month using any type of birth control. I've?
Posted 20 Feb 2013 by Mkosh • 1 answer
... been on the placebo pills for about two days now and my usual periods start on the 18th. I'm two days late and I'm freaking out (my boyfriend and I are sexually active). Is it too early to think something is wrong? I don't know if it is Portia affecting my period time or if ...
Does Portia cause random pains in the head? Since I've been on it I've been having random pains in?
Posted 18 Jan 2013 by mychemsgirl • 1 answer
Since I've been on it I've been having random pains in parts of my head. Like mini headaches almost... please give me some good news that its not just me :(
Does Portia affect OCD symptoms? Please help!?
Posted 19 Mar 2012 by daydreambeliever • 1 answer
Hello, I'm a 20 year old who has had OCD symptoms since childhood (maybe 9,10) with mainly compulsions when I was younger, and mainly obsessive thoughts when I got older. However, I'd been in a great place until recently, with totally manageable systems. All that changed in maybe late ...
I am 15 and started taking Portia birth control today. Does this prevent me from getting pregnant?
Posted 19 Feb 2012 by Emily_Joness • 1 answer
and because I am sexually active with my boyfriend, will it make my sex drive go down? Will my breast become larger and what other side effects might I have?
Ive been taking portia monthly so I dont get my period well I was late taking it this month?
Posted 10 Dec 2011 by Taymay • 1 answer
my boyfriend is goin back on the rigs soon so i decided to take my birth control which is portia one month after another cause my doctor said it was alright todo that so i dont get my period this month but i was late getting the portia so i didnt start it until friday when im supposed to start it ...
How long will my period last on the Portia BC pills?
Posted 18 Sep 2011 by Rtri • 1 answer
I started Portia about 3 weeks ago and on the last 2 active pills that i had i got my period... is this normal, and wondering how long my period will last?? I heard it usually last 3-5 days but before i was on the pill i would have it for 7-10 days which im not sure if that is normal or not and the ...
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- Portia Information for Consumers
- Portia Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Portia (detailed)
