Altavera Uses

Women primarily use Altavera for preventing pregnancy. However, healthcare providers may also recommend off-label uses, such as treating painful or irregular menstrual periods. This medication is approved for use only in females who have started their menstrual periods. Altavera works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, as well as by altering the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus.

Altavera Birth Control Information

An Introduction to Altavera Uses

Altavera™ (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) is an oral contraceptive, more commonly known as a birth control pill (or simply "the pill"). It is a generic version of Nordette^®.

Like most birth control pills, Altavera offers the following benefits:

An effective form of birth control (when taken correctly)
A contraceptive that is relatively easy to use (not messy or awkward)
Lighter and more regular menstrual bleeding
Less menstrual pain and cramping
A decreased risk of ovarian or endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus).

Like most birth control pills, Altavera falls into the category of combined hormonal contraceptives, as it contains both an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (levonorgestrel). Birth control pills are often a great contraceptive choice for many women. However, combined hormonal contraceptives may increase the risk of blood clots and other problems, and not all women should take combined hormonal contraceptives (see Altavera Warnings and Precautions for more information).

As with almost all methods of birth control, combined hormonal contraceptives must be used correctly and consistently. More importantly, Altavera does not protect against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In many situations, it is advisable to use condoms in addition to Altavera to prevent transmission of STDs.

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