Vienva

What is Vienva?

Vienva is a combined birth control pill that helps prevent pregnancy. It’s over 99% effective when used correctly.^[1]

It comes in a pack of 28, containing 21 white active pills and 7 peach inactive pills. The peach placebo pills don’t contribute to your protection. While taking them, you’ll get a period-like bleed, called withdrawal bleeding.

Is Vienva a combined birth control pill?

Yes, Vienva is a combined birth control pill containing levonorgestrel, a synthetic progesterone, and ethinyl estradiol, a synthetic estrogen.

These hormones work together to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus, which makes it hard for the sperm to cross, and thinning the uterine lining so an egg can’t implant.

Is there a generic version of Vienva?

Lutera and Aviane contain the same hormone in the same concentration. The main difference is the price, with Vienva being the most affordable, followed by Aviane, and then Lutera.

Will I get side effects using Vienva?

There’s a chance of experiencing side effects when using Vienva. Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps
• Bloating
• Weight changes
• Headache

Unlike other pills, Vienva is a low-dose pill, so you’re less likely to experience side effects.

What doses of Vienva are there?

Vienva comes in one dose containing 0.1mg of levonorgestrel and 0.02mg ethinyl estradiol.

Each pack contains 28 pills: 21 active pills and 7 inactive pills, which contain no hormones. This gives you a 7-day break where you’ll get your period. The placebo pills also make it easier to maintain a consistent routine.

How to take Vienva

You should take Vienva on the first day of your period or the first Sunday after starting your period.

To take Vienva:

• Swallow each pill whole with some water.
• Take it at the same time every day for best results.
• Start by taking the white pills for 21 days, followed by 7 peach pills.
• After the white tablets finish, start a new pack immediately, even if your bleeding hasn’t stopped.

Make sure to read the package insert before taking Vienva.

What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Vienva?

If you forget to take a white pill and it’s been more than 12 hours, your pregnancy protection may be lost. You’ll need to use an additional contraceptive method like a condom for the next 7 days.

If it’s been less than 12 hours, take the pill immediately. You should still have pregnancy protection.

If you forget to take a peach placebo pill, it shouldn’t affect your pregnancy protection.