{"id":1239,"date":"2025-02-27T20:54:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2025-04-11T18:40:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T18:40:56","slug":"how-to-take-the-pill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/en\/topics\/how-to-take-the-pill\/","title":{"rendered":"How to take the pill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>21-day pill strip<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take one pill at the same time every day for 21 days<\/li>\n<li>After finishing the strip, take a 4 to 7-day break\u2014you\u2019ll have a withdrawal bleed, which is not a real period<\/li>\n<li>After the break, start a new strip (even if you&#8217;re still bleeding)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: Starting after 4 days instead of 7 makes the pill more effective.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_f1ed72-54 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_f1ed72-54 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_f1ed72-54\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>28-day pill strip<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take one pill daily at the same time for 28 days<\/li>\n<li>No breaks\u2014start a new pack immediately after finishing the previous one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_2529dc-09 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_2529dc-09 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_2529dc-09\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips for use<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take it at the same time every day: <\/strong>Set a reminder on your phone if needed! (Except during the pill-free week if you&#8217;re using a 21-day pill).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pick the right pill for you<\/strong>: There are different types, like combination pills (estrogen + progesterone) and the mini-pill (progesterone only). Talk to your doctor to find the best one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read the instructions: <\/strong>Each pill brand may have slightly different instructions, so check the leaflet that comes with it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sick after taking it? <\/strong>If you vomit or have diarrhea within 3 hours of taking your pill, take another one as soon as possible!<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_9c6750-40 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_9c6750-40 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_9c6750-40\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where can you get the pill?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pill is available from the pharmacies and <a href=\"https:\/\/famiaplaniacuracao.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundashon Famia Plania<\/a>. Discuss the pill with your doctor prior to commencing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_09caf6-4e .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_09caf6-4e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_09caf6-4e\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are under 18 years old, the cost of the pill can be covered by your Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In certain circumstances for those 18 years and older it is also covered.&nbsp; This is usually if there is a medical indication to take the pill, and it is prescribed as such, by your doctor. Otherwise, you must pay for the pill yourself. Prices can range from 6 to 15 guilders per month. It depends on the type of pill and place of purchase. The pill is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/famiaplaniacuracao.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundashon Famia Plania<\/a> and all pharmacies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_18c613-16 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_18c613-16 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_18c613-16\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Menstruation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You don\u2019t want to bleed every 4 weeks?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>Then you could\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/topics\/skipping-or-shortening-your-pill-free-week\/\">skip the pill-free week<\/a>. That means you just continue to take the pills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you want your period to be shorter?<\/strong><br \/>Just shorten the pill-free week and start taking pills again sooner. You\u2019ll then bleed less. The pill is still reliable, and it won\u2019t affect your health.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are you not sure what to do?<\/strong> Go to your doctor or <a href=\"https:\/\/famiaplaniacuracao.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fundashon Famia Plania<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_8dcdb1-61 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_8dcdb1-61 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_8dcdb1-61\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not a real period<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the pill-free week you\u2019ll bleed a bit. It seems like a period and it feels like that too, but you\u2019re not really menstruating. How does that work?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every month there is a new egg in your uterus. This happens during ovulation. During a proper period, that egg is discarded. If you take the pill properly, you don\u2019t ovulate. So, there\u2019s no egg to be discarded. That&#8217;s why you\u2019re not really having a period, just a small bleed.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_6a168f-75 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_6a168f-75 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_6a168f-75\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages and disadvantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you use the pill correctly, it\u2019s very reliable<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll know when there will be bleeding<\/li>\n<li>You can plan your bleed whenever you want<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll often have less pain during a bleed<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes you\u2019ll have less acne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You might forget to take the pill<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes you may have side effects<\/li>\n<li>The pill doesn\u2019t protect against STIs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_4f9c10-ab .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_4f9c10-ab .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_4f9c10-ab\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are there any side effects?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you start taking the pill, you might have some side effects. That\u2019s because your body has to get used to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/curlovecare.com\/what-are-hormones\/\">hormones<\/a>&nbsp;the pill contains. Possible side effects are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>headaches<\/li>\n<li>irregular blood loss<\/li>\n<li>painful breasts<\/li>\n<li>nausea<\/li>\n<li>low moods<\/li>\n<li>weight gain<\/li>\n<li>reduced sex drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, the side effects disappear after a couple of months. If you\u2019re having trouble with side effects, get in touch with your doctor.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_d52e1c-cf .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1239_d52e1c-cf .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1239_d52e1c-cf\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\">\n<hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When do you run the risk of pregnancy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ve forgotten to take the pill<\/li>\n<li>You started your new strip too late (so your pill-free week is longer than 7 days)<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve had diarrhea or vomited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If a woman takes the pill every day, the hormones released into her body will prevent 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