Used as a combined oral contraceptive pill for women (CHCs)
Aids in family planning and preventing unintended pregnancy
Belongs to group of hormonal oral contraceptives
Combination of 2 hormones: an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (drospirenone)
3mg Drospirenone and 0.030mg Ethinyl estradiol
21 day supply
Description
Zahra Tablet is a combination birth control pill that contains two active ingredients, drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. These hormones work together to prevent pregnancy through several mechanisms. One of the primary mechanisms of action for Zahra is the suppression of ovulation. Normally, a woman's ovaries release an egg each month during the menstrual cycle. Drospirenone and ethinylestradiol mimic the natural hormones involved in regulating this process, and they work to inhibit the release of an egg from the ovary. Zahra also alters the cervical mucus, making it thicker and less permeable to sperm. This change in cervical mucus consistency makes it more difficult for sperm to travel through the cervix and reach the uterus. Ethinylestradiol, the synthetic estrogen in Zahra, reduces the buildup of the endometrial lining (the uterine wall). This makes it less likely for a fertilized egg to successfully implant and develop into an embryo. As a result, periods become lighter and less likely to support a pregnancy. By utilizing these mechanisms, Zahra helps to provide effective contraception. Additionally, Zahra may have other benefits, such as regulating the menstrual cycle and reducing the severity of menstrual symptoms in some women.