Liza Singapore

Liza stands out as a well-liked contraceptive pill in Singapore that offers strong protection against pregnancy while cutting down on hormone-related side effects.

How Liza Keeps You from Getting Pregnant

Has two key hormones: drospirenone (a progestin) and ethinylestradiol (an estrogen)

• Has two key Hormones: ethinylestradiol (a small amount of estrogen) and gestodene (a progestin)
• Stops pregnancy in several ways:
  • Blocks egg release
  • Makes cervical fluid thicker to stop sperm
  • Alters the uterus lining to prevent a fertilized egg from attaching
• Users take it for 21 days straight then take a week off

What It Costs and Where to Get It in Singapore

• You need a doctor’s note to buy it from gynecologists, regular doctors, or family planning centers
• Liza (Generic), Starting from S$2/dose
• Some doctors let you talk to them online to get it
• You might pay less at some government health clinics

Benefits of Low-Dose Formulation

• It works well to prevent pregnancy (over 98% of the time when used right)
• It has less estrogen than regular pills (20-30mcg)
• Cuts down on hormone-linked side effects while staying reliable
• Helps create regular, expected monthly cycles
• Often cuts down on period flow and cramps
• Might help with hormone-caused acne and PMS issues
• Good choice for women who react to higher hormone amounts

Possible Side Effects

• Mild and often get better after the first 2-3 months:
  • Slight sick feeling (when starting)
  • Headaches now and then
  • Short-term breast soreness
  • Spotting between periods at first
• Side effects happen less often compared to pills with higher doses
• Blood clots pose a rare but serious risk (though this risk is lower than with higher-dose pills)

Medical Considerations

Women should not take this if they have:

• A history of blood clots or certain heart problems
• Specific types of headaches
• Current liver disease
• Smoke and are over 35
• Had breast cancer before
• High blood pressure that’s not under control

Usage Tips

• Take it at the same time to get the best results
• Skipping pills makes pregnancy more likely and might cause unexpected bleeding
• Some drugs (including certain antibiotics) can make it less effective
• Start the first pack when your period begins to protect yourself right away
• See your doctor while you use hormone-based birth control

How to Get Liza at Dame

Dame offers talks to help you decide if Liza is the right choice for your birth control. Our doctors give advice that fits your health history and life needs. Dame focuses on safe, expert, and helpful care for all your birth control needs. Talk to our doctors to see if Liza is right for you.