Aviane

What is Aviane?

Aviane is a combined birth control pill that helps prevent pregnancy. It’s taken daily and is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken correctly.

How does Aviane work?

Aviane contains two hormones, levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, which work together to stop pregnancy by:

• Inhibiting the release of an egg.
• Thickening the cervical mucus, which makes it hard for the sperm to cross.
• Thinning the vaginal lining so an egg can’t implant itself.

Does Aviane cause weight gain?

Weight gain is a potential side effect of Aviane, but it’s usually uncommon for people using birth control.
You may experience temporary water weight gain in the first months, but this should resolve as your body adjusts.^[1]

Will I get side effects on Aviane?

There’s a chance you might experience side effects when taking Aviane. Some of the common side effects may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Vaginal bleeding
• Weight gain
• Breast tenderness

These side effects are most frequent in the first three months and should subside as you adjust to it.^[2]

Does Aviane cause acne?

It’s unlikely Aviane will cause acne. In fact, studies show that combined birth control pills help control and improve acne.^[3]

What doses of Aviane are there?

Aviane contains two types of pills: the active pill contains 0.1 mg of levonorgestrel and 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol, and the inactive or placebo pill, which contains no active ingredients.

The placebo pills are usually there to help you stay on a consistent routine while on birth control.

How to take Aviane

You should take Aviane daily around the same time each day for maximum effectiveness. There’s a total of 28 Aviane pills in one blister pack: 21 orange active pills and 7 green placebo pills.

You’ll start by taking the orange pills on the first day of your period. Continue taking them until the orange pills finish, then take the green pills for the next seven days. During this week, you may experience withdrawal bleeding.

For a detailed guide on how to start Aviane, read the package insert that comes with your medication.

When will Aviane protect me from pregnancy?

This depends on when you start taking Aviane.

If you started Aviane on the first day of your period, you should have complete protection from then on.

But if you start any other time, you’ll need to use another form of contraception for the first seven days. This can be a spermicide or a condom.

I missed an Aviane pill, now what?

If you miss a green pill, don’t worry. These pills contain no hormones and don’t affect your contraceptive status.

If you miss an orange pill, you may need to use another form of contraception for the next seven days. Check the package insert for more information on what to do.