Qlaira
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- Step 2 - Your completed consultation will be reviewed by one of our registered doctors, after which you will receive a diagnosis by email.
- Step 3 - Once you have received your diagnosis email, you will then be able to login to your secure members area and place an order with free next-day delivery.
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Not sure which Contraception treatment you need?
Qlaira is a form of oral contraceptive known as the pill. It was the first oral contraceptive to use estradiol valerate rather than ethinylestradiol, which is the synthetic oestrogen used in most combined contraceptive pills, as one of its active ingredients. It also contains dienogest, which is a form of synthetic progestogen.
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What are the benefits of Qlaira?
Qlaira is almost 100% effective as a method of birth control. It is also clinically proven to effectively treat heavy or painful periods. As Qlaira is a 28 day pill, it is designed to closely mimic your natural menstrual cycle, meaning you will be less likely to experience side effects on this contraceptive pill than most others.
If you start to take Qlaira on the first day of your period, you will be protected immediately against pregnancy. If you continue to take Qlaira correctly, you will have less than a 1% chance of falling pregnant.
How does Qlaira work?
Qlaira is a combined oral contraceptive, which means it prevents pregnancy in three ways. Firstly, the hormones in the pill trick the body into thinking ovulation has already taken place, which means an egg is not released. Secondly, the cervical mucus at the neck of the womb is also thickened by the hormones, which makes it difficult for sperm to travel into the uterus. Finally, the lining of the womb is made thinner, so in the unlikely event that an egg were released and fertilised it would not be able to imbed itself to the wall to grow.
Can anyone take Qlaira?
Qlaira is considered a safe contraceptive for most women over the age of 18. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are a smoker over the age of 35, it is unlikely that this medication will be safe for you. Similarly, if you have or have had circulatory problems or issues with your heart or liver you will not be prescribed Qlaira. This will also be the case if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or a history of migraines.
Some medications may affect the efficacy of this medication. These include some antibiotics and sedatives, as well as medications to treat epilepsy. Phenylbutazone, griseofulvin and St John’s Wort are also not considered compatible with Qlaira.
How do you take Qlaira?
A course of Qlaira contains 28 pills, which means you take one pill every day without a break. There are four types of active tablets which contain different doses of hormones. There are two dark yellow tablets which contain 3mg estradiol, five light red tablets that contain 2mg estradiol and 2mg dienogest, 17 light yellow tablets containing 2mg estradiol and 3mg dienogest, and finally two dark red tablets that contain 1mg estradiol. There will also be two inactive white tablets in a pack.
It is important that you take your course of medication in exactly the order specified by the pack, beginning with the first tablet on the first day of your period. There are self-adhesive strips supplied with each pack of Qlaira to help remember which day to take each tablet.
Though the two white pills do not contain any active ingredients, it is still important to take them as scheduled. This is to ensure that you remember to take each pill regularly. You will still be protected against pregnancy while you take these two pills.
Are there any side effects?
The risk of side effects in medications like Qlaira is considered low, however, as with any prescription medication, there is a possibility that you will experience side effects. If you do experience any adverse effects, you should be aware that they are most likely caused by your body adjusting to the hormones, and should not last for very long. If they persist or worsen, you should discuss this with a doctor who will be able to advise you further.
The most common side effects are usually very mild and include nausea, headaches, bloating or weight gain, acne, irregular periods, abdominal pain and breast or nipple pain. More serious effects can include liver problems, back pain, constipation, blood clots and excessive hair growth. If you are concerned about any serious side effects, you should contact a qualified healthcare professional.
Buy Qlaira online
You can buy Qlaira online from HealthExpress with our safe and secure ordering process. We require you to complete a free confidential consultation, which will ensure that you are receiving a medication that is completely safe for you. It contains a series of medical questions which you should be sure to answer completely and honestly. Once a doctor has determined that it is safe for you to buy Qlaira, you will be issued a prescription which will then be dealt with by our pharmacy. Your order will be dispatched for quick and secure delivery via free next-day courier.
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