Mother of Pearl
Pill Method
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Intent: To create an accessible form of birth control for the galaxy’s women.
Development Thread: If necessary
Manufacturer: Vhysis Labs
Name: ZygoteZero for Women
Type of Consumable: Drug
Legal Status: Legal
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: Yes, three different forms and hormone concentration can be changed
Homeworld (optional): N/A
Ingredients:
Pills: Progestin, estrogen [active pills], sugar, iron [inert pills], water, corn starch, magnesium sterate, lactose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide [all pills]
Patch: Ethinyl estradiol, norelgestromin, polyethylene, non-woven polyester fabric, adhesive, lauryl lactate
Injection: Progesterone acetate, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate, sodium chloride, methylparabin, water
Production: Mass produced
Strengths:
-When taken correctly, prevents pregnancy 99.9% of the time.
-Widely available in several different forms.
Weaknesses:
-One missed pill can lead to an irregular menstrual cycle or unintended pregnancy
-Has a number of possible side effects including mood swings, nausea, bloating, mammary tenderness, weight gain and decrease in libido. In severe cases, blood clots or stroke may occur and the risk is heightened with use of the patch method.
Method of Consumption: Oral, patch and injectable options
Average Life: Average life for one pill is 24 hours, though it could take several days to weeks for side effects to subside if discontinued after long term use. The patch remains active for 7 days during application. The injection remains active for up to three months.
Nutritional Value/Allergies/Side Effects/ Purpose:
Purpose: To help cull the spread of unwanted pregnancies by preventing conception.
Side Effects: Intermenstrual spotting, nausea, mammary tenderness, headache, weight gain, mood change, irregular menses, and decreased libido may occur. Most symptoms disappear after three months of use. Blood clots or stroke may occur but are rare and heightened with use of the patch, especially in women who smoke.
Description:
ZygoteZero was created in order to introduce an easy accessible method of female birth control in the galaxy. ZygoteZero comes in both pill and injection form to better suit the user’s needs. Each punch pack comes with 28 pills, organized in rows of 7 to represent one week’s dosage. In each pack, there are 21 active pills containing hormones that prevent ovulation in females, and 7 inert pills. Users should take one active pill a day for three weeks before taking one inert “reminder” pill a day for seven days. The intra-muscular injection form must be administered once every three months in order to be effective. Continued proper use of ZygoteZero is key in preventing unwanted pregnancy.
The patch form of ZygoteZero is applied in a 4-week cycle similar to the pill form. Once a week for three weeks, a ZygoteZero patch should be applied to clean skin on the arm, lower abdomen or upper body. The patch should remain on the skin for 7 days before being swapped out for a new patch. During the fourth week, no patch should be applied to allow for menses and complete the cycle. Out of the three forms that ZygoteZero can be administered, the patch form is considered to be the highest risk. Women who are over 35 and smoke should not use the patch form as they are at increased risk of blood clots and stroke while using the ZygoteZero patch. Additionally, those who already have/had blood clots, a stroke, heart attack, liver disease or a family history of any should not use the patch method.
In all forms of ZygoteZero, side effects may occur. Minor side effects such as intermenstrual spotting, nausea, mammary tenderness, headache, weight gain, mood change, irregular menses, and decreased libido may occur and will typically subside after several weeks to three months of use. Severe side effects are rare, but can include blood clots and risk of stroke which are heightened in the patch form. ZygoteZero comes in varying hormone concentrations to better suit the individual needs of different women and to cut down on side potential side effects. ZygoteZero becomes effective in preventing pregnancy after seven days of use and will only continue to be effective if properly administered at the right time. Skipping a pill, patch application or injection can result in pregnancy and temporary hormone imbalance. If a pill, patch or injection is skipped, the next dose should be applied as quickly as possible and the user should abstain from intercourse for seven days.
In addition to preventing pregnancy, ZygoteZero can also be used by women to normalize irregular menses, stabilize hormone levels and help prevent hormonal acne. ZygoteZero does not terminate conception, and should not be taken as a means to terminate pregnancy. If the user discovered that they are pregnant while taking ZygoteZero, all use of the drug should be discontinued and seeking medical advice is highly recommended.
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