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\ud83d\udca1 \u0393\u03c1\u03ae\u03b3\u03bf\u03c1\u03b7 \u0391\u03c0\u03ac\u03bd\u03c4\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7<\/strong><\/p>\n Triquilar<\/strong> \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 triphasic combined oral contraceptive<\/strong> containing levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol in three different dose levels across the 21-day active cycle, designed to mirror natural hormone fluctuations. ~99% effective with perfect use (~91% typical). Take exactly in pack order \u2014 the tablet colours matter. Unlike monophasic pills, mid-pack switching to a different pack disrupts the cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Triquilar is a triphasic<\/strong> combined oral contraceptive \u2014 the progestin (levonorgestrel) and estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) doses vary across three phases of the 21-day active pack. This variable dosing was designed in the 1980s to reduce total hormone exposure and mirror natural cycle hormone fluctuations. Manufactured by Bayer.<\/p>\n Typical Triquilar pack structure (21 active tablets + 7-day break):<\/p>\n Modern evidence suggests monophasic COCs perform as well as triphasic<\/strong> for cycle control, and are easier to use (one type of tablet all week). Triphasic pills are no longer considered first-line by most guidelines but remain well-tolerated by established users. Do not switch between triphasic and monophasic without clinician input<\/strong> \u2014 timing matters.<\/p>\n Same general rules as monophasic COCs: 1 pill missed <24 hours = take + continue, no backup. 2+ pills missed = take most recent + 7 days of backup. Triphasic-specific note:<\/strong> because each phase contains different doses, missing multiple pills disrupts the intended progression. For 2+ missed pills in triphasic regimens, many clinicians recommend simply completing the pack with caution and using backup for the full 7 days.<\/p>\n Side-effect profile, contraindications, and VTE risks of triphasic LNG+EE are essentially the same as monophasic LNG+EE products. Triquilar is a levonorgestrel COC<\/strong>, which has the lowest VTE risk among COCs (~5\u20137 cases per 10,000 woman-years).<\/p>\n Contraindications include: smoking + age \u226535, VTE history, migraine with aura, uncontrolled hypertension, active liver disease, breast cancer (active or recent), unexplained vaginal bleeding, major surgery with prolonged immobilisation. See the full contraindication list on any LNG-containing COC page.<\/p>\n Store at room temperature (15\u201325 \u00b0C). Keep in original blister (colour-coded by phase). Do not remove from the blister until ready to take. Keep out of reach of children.<\/p>\n Each colour represents a different dose phase. Taking them in the wrong order disrupts the intended hormonal rhythm. Always take the tablet for the correct day of your cycle.<\/p>\n Not recommended with triphasic pills \u2014 continuous use is harder to do cleanly because you would be starting the next pack on phase-1 tablets while your body is in phase-3 state. For cycle-skipping, monophasic pills are easier.<\/p>\n Take the tablet for the current day of your cycle (counting from when you started the pack). If you cannot tell, discard the current pack, wait for the withdrawal bleed, and start fresh on day 1. Use backup contraception for 7 days.<\/p>\n Not meaningfully. Modern low-dose monophasic COCs are as safe and effective as triphasic regimens \u2014 and simpler to use. Triphasic was designed to reduce total hormone exposure but modern monophasic formulations achieve low exposure without the dosing complexity.<\/p>\n Weight change is generally minimal (1\u20132 kg fluid shifts). Modern low-dose COCs are weight-neutral in most placebo-controlled trials.<\/p>\n Immediately if started on day 1 of your period. If started another day, use backup contraception for 7 days.<\/p>\n Yes, but discuss with a clinician. Complete the current triquilar pack first, take the 7-day break, and start the new monophasic pack on day 1 of the next cycle.<\/p>\n No. Use condoms for STI protection.<\/p>\n \u2695\ufe0f \u0399\u03b1\u03c4\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u0391\u03c0\u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03af\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7 \u0395\u03c5\u03b8\u03c5\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd:<\/strong> Hormonal contraceptives have contraindications and interactions. Consult a clinician before starting. If you smoke and are over 35, have migraine with aura, a history of VTE, active liver disease, or known cardiovascular disease, combined oral contraceptives may not be safe for you. Emergency contraception is not a substitute for regular birth control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \ud83d\udce6 \u039a\u03ac\u03b8\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c0\u03c4\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03a0\u03bf\u03bb\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u0395\u03b3\u03b3\u03cd\u03b7\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2 \u0395\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03ae\u03c2<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 \u03b5\u03ac\u03bd \u03c4\u03bf \u03b4\u03ad\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c3\u03b1\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03c6\u03c4\u03ac\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9 \u03b5\u03bd\u03c4\u03cc\u03c2 20 \u03b5\u03c1\u03b3\u03ac\u03c3\u03b9\u03bc\u03c9\u03bd \u03b7\u03bc\u03b5\u03c1\u03ce\u03bd, \u03c4\u03bf \u03b5\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03ad\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u0386\u03bb\u03bb\u03b1 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03ca\u03cc\u03bd\u03c4\u03b1 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03a5\u03b3\u03b5\u03af\u03b1 \u0393\u03c5\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9\u03ba\u03ce\u03bd<\/strong> \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03bf\u03b9 \u03c0\u03b5\u03bb\u03ac\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2 \u03b5\u03be\u03b5\u03c4\u03ac\u03b6\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd \u03b5\u03c0\u03af\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2:<\/p>\n \u2705 Prevents pregnancy Triquilar contains Levonorgestrel & Ethinylestradiol.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":58163,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[3530,3141,3602,3502],"product_tag":[4186,3799,4433],"class_list":{"0":"post-58162","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-alternative-contraceptives","7":"product_cat-category-overview","8":"product_cat-contraceptive-pill-the-pill","9":"product_cat-womens-health","10":"product_tag-ethinylestradiol","11":"product_tag-levonorgestrel","12":"product_tag-triquilar","14":"first","15":"instock","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-variable","19":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/58162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=58162"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=58162"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=58162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Is Triquilar?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Triphasic vs Monophasic \u2014 Which Is Better?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How to Take Triquilar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Missed Pill Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Why do the tablets come in three different colours?<\/h3>\n
Can I skip the tablet-free week?<\/h3>\n
I forgot which tablet I was on \u2014 what do I do?<\/h3>\n
Is triphasic Triquilar safer than monophasic?<\/h3>\n
Will I gain weight on Triquilar?<\/h3>\n
When does contraceptive protection begin?<\/h3>\n
Can I switch from triquilar to a monophasic pill?<\/h3>\n
Does Triquilar protect against STIs?<\/h3>\n
Related Contraceptive Products<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2705 Hormonal contraception
\n\u2705 Regulates menstrual cycle
\n\u2705 Reduces menstrual pain
\n\u2705 Contains Levonorgestrel<\/p>\n