Ovral G: Working Mechanism

Ovral G contains the two hormones: estrogen and progestin. The mechanism on which Ovral G works is based on the following steps:

• Prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg
• By thickening the cervical mucus, it also stops the sperm from penetrating into the uterus
• Ovral G also prevents the meeting of the sperm and the eggs, thus preventing fertilization
• It also prevents the egg implantation in the uterine lining.

Ovral G works best when taken as quickly as possible after an unprotected sex. The sooner, the better. The later, the higher will be the chances of risks.

Ovral G: Dosage Format

To achieve maximum effectiveness and rate of success, it must be taken exactly as directed and as early as possible only in case of an unsafe intercourse or a missed pill (i.e. in cases of a possibility of ovulation).

But the same when taken as a regular birth control pill should be taken at the same time every day for 21 consecutive days, beginning on the first day of the menstrual cycle and then discontinued for a week (7 days).

Ovral G Schedule as a regular birth control pill: "21 days on -7 days off" in a menstrual cycle of 28 days. Ovral G doesn't protect one from HIV or any other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Ovral G : Precautions/ Restrictions

Ovral G interacts with certain medicines that prevent its effective working against birth control that should be strictly avoided during the medication of Ovral G. Avoid anticonvulsants, barbiturates, anti-infectives, and antibiotics during the course of Ovral G to prevent one from Ovral G side effects and ensure its effective working.

Ovral G - Side Effects

Ovral G has very rare and minor side effects which include: mild headaches, nausea, vomiting, irregular bleeding, and breast tenderness. But if Ovral G is taken according to the pill directions or as recommended by a specialist, the chances of occurrence of such side effects are minimal.