Cesia is a generic version of Cyclessa. It contains both estrogin and progestin hormones so it is what is known as a combined pill.

It is also a triphasic (3 phase) pill which means that there are three different "phases" of pills in each pack, plus the last week of tablets with no active ingredients. Each week has a different amount of the progesterone hormone. This is why it is important to take the pills in the correct order.

Its possible side effects are very limited to headaches, nausia/vomiting, breakthrough bleeding and spotting between periods and tender breasts.

Other problems that Cesia can benefit are: acne, heavy menstrual bleeding, painful menstrual periods, irregular menstrual periods and the dreaded premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Because it is a triphasic pill it is important to take the pills in the correct sequence, not miss a pill and to take it at the same time of the day every day.

I hope your fiance appreciates what you are putting up with for his pleasure

Best of luck!!

Okay, so since it is a generic, is it still as affective as the Cyclessa? I was wondering if it was. It never crossed my mind that birth control was actually made into a generic.

Another thing that crossed my mind. The doctor told me to start it as soon as I started my period, so I did. Each week has a different color. So, with this packet am I only going to be period free about 21 days or so? Like it is suppose to be a 28 day cycle. But since I am starting on it and I only have three weeks of active pills does that mean my period will start earlier than it should, like at the 21 day mark instead of the 28 day mark? It just confuses me. I went and made sure with the nurse in person today I was actually taking it correctly and she said yes, and if I dont start my period the day I start taking the placebo pills I should start while I am taking those, and she said if I am still bleeding when I start the second pack I will be fine and not to worry since I am getting use to the pills...

I just get really worried when I take medication and with this I want to make sure I am doing it correctly to avoid pregnancy...My mom told me that is why you use a back up, and I am going to use a back up when the time comes but I don't want to do something wrong and think I am doing it right when I am not and then I get preggo...

Generic means that the active ingredients are exactly the same as the original so it is exactly as effective as the original. Birth control pills are so old that most of the brand names we know are actually generics. Since the American tax payer paid for most of the original research, it becomes public domain after 20 years and any company can make it. The FDA will only allow a generic with exactly the same active ingredients. The other Cyclessa generic is Velivet

The pills will force your body into its cycle. Just take them one after the other. Keep on with this even though you might bleed out of step with the inactive 4th week. Once your body adjusts, it will follow the pill cycle. This might happen right from the first cycle or it may take a few cycles. You are safe from the 8th pill onwards.

Do you know that what you will get is not your normal menstruation but bleeding due to the fact that the inactive pills does not have hormones (called breakthrough bleeding). The pill stops the hormonal cycle responsible for preparing your uterus lining and shedding it when you menstruate. This is not a problem and some other brands of pills will prevent the hormone levels from getting that low for three months at a time. This is also the reason why hormonal birth control is good for all sorts of menstrual problems and why it is good for PMS (because there is no M when you use them).

Make sure you understand the instructions for it, as it is a triphasic pills and your options are determined by the phase of the pill you miss.

In my view, it is ok to act obsessive compulsive about your birth control and sexual health. It is such an important part of who you are as a woman that it deserves that extra bit of care.