Centchroman / Ormeloxifene is a birth control pill. It acts by preventing the implantation of the fertilized ovum to the womb (uterus).
Irregular menstrual cycle
Centchroman / Ormeloxifene is used as contraception.
Take the missed pill as soon as you remember. If the pill is missed by 1 or more days but less than 7 days, follow the regular schedule and use an alternate method (e.g. condoms) till the next period. If the pill is missed by more than 7 days, restart the schedule like a new user.
Q. Does Centchroman / Ormeloxifene have any serious side effects?Unlike other combined oral contraceptives, Centchroman / Ormeloxifene does not cause side-effects such as nausea, weight gain, water retention and high blood pressure. However, delayed periods may occur in some women, which settles with time.
Q. I am breastfeeding my baby. Is Centchroman / Ormeloxifene safe for me?Yes, Centchroman / Ormeloxifene is safe for use in a breastfeeding mother as it is a nonhormonal, non-steroidal pill.
Q. If I become pregnant while on Centchroman / Ormeloxifene (method failure) will my foetus be harmed?Centchroman / Ormeloxifene does not cause anomalies in the foetus and babies born have normal growth and development.
Q. Does Centchroman / Ormeloxifene cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia?No. Centchroman / Ormeloxifene does not cause vaginal discharge, spotting, breakthrough bleeding or menorrhagia.
Q. Does Centchroman / Ormeloxifene cause any abnormal change in my genital tract?No. Centchroman / Ormeloxifene does not cause any abnormal change in the female genital tract (vagina, cervix, uterus and ovaries).