Eskapel - a drug that is intended for emergency prevention of unwanted pregnancies. If used correctly, in exceptional cases and only by a physician taking into account the indications and contraindications, the side effects can be avoided.

This acceptance is contraindicated eskapel

Eskapel has some contraindications. This severe liver disease in violation of their functions, some types of congenital enzyme deficiency (such as a lack of lactase - an enzyme that can break down the milk sugar - lactose, and malabsorption of simple sugars - glucose and galactose), pregnancy, breast-feeding Breastfeeding - a personal choice   feeding, age and 16 years of age and individual intolerance of components.

With careful preparation is recommended to appoint any diseases of the liver and biliary tract, Crohn's disease (ulcerative lesions of the intestine).

Despite the fact that eskapel contraindicated in pregnancy, the manufacturer (the Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter) noted that the negative effect of the drug on the fetus if pregnancy occurs during treatment with emergency contraceptive method has not been revealed.

Eskapel recommended for women with a regular menstrual cycle.

Side effects of a general nature

Side effects eskapel can be divided into side-effects of a general nature (ie effects on the body as a whole) and the impact directly on the female genitalia and reproductive system of women.

Side effects of a general nature are relatively often. So, from the gastrointestinal tract, possible nausea, vomiting and upset the chair in the form of diarrhea.

Often there are also violations of the central nervous system in the form of lethargy, fatigue and apathy. Not less often appear headache and dizziness.

As with any drug eskapel it can cause allergic reactions that can occur in the form of urticaria (krupnopyatnistoy or papular rash, often merging and passing into the subcutaneous tissue edema - angioedema), various skin rash, itching and so on.

Side effects from the female genitalia with proper reception eskapel

Correct reception eskapel - a welcome diversion and under medical supervision in a rare (exceptionally) and after exclusion of contraindications to receiving this drug.

On the part of the female genital system side effects when taking eskapel are common - extremely high doses of hormones have an effect. Almost always, in patients receiving eskapel appear abdominal pain and breast tenderness. These side effects pass quickly.

Possible violations of the menstrual cycle. This may arise as intermenstrual bleeding and menstrual bleeding expressed. It is also possible, in contrast, the delay of menstruation, but no more than a week. Manufacturers eskapel recommended in the case of a long delay menstruation to conduct a survey in order to avoid pregnancy. In the case of uterine bleeding advised to consult an obstetrician-gynecologist and get tested.

What if eskapel used frequently

Such hormonal blows for any woman will not go in vain. But most could be affected adolescents and women who have any menstrual irregularities. Frequent reception eskapel (for example, almost every month, or even several times during one menstrual cycle) will lead over time to the depletion of the ovaries and infertility.

The first sign of ovarian failure is the persistent violation of the menstrual cycle. Most often, the cycle is lengthened, and menstruation accompanied by severe pain. This condition is called dysmenorrhoea Dysmenorrhea - the basis of infertility . At the first signs of dysmenorrhea should consult a doctor and a course of rehabilitation.

If this is not done, irregular menstruation will become even more pronounced. So, you may experience problems with ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible?   - Menstrual cycles for the most part become irregular. And if it continues to disregard all of these symptoms of values, it is possible to complete cessation of menses - amenorrhea The absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) - ambiguous symptom . Would it be possible to restore the reproductive function of women in this case, the doctor will be able to tell only after thorough examination.

When receiving eskapel it should be remembered that this drug is intended only for emergency prevention of unwanted pregnancies and can not be used regularly.

Galina Romanenko

Eskapel - a hormonal drug for emergency prevention of pregnancy. It consists of a synthetic analogue of progesterone Progesterone - norm and pathology   in high doses - is ten times greater than the dose of the drug in hormonal contraceptives recommended for continuous use.

What is the effect on the hormonal system eskapel women

Eskapel (active substance - levonorgestrel) - a synthetic hormone that is an analogue of the female hormone progesterone. One tablet contains eskapel 1, 5 mg (1500 mg) of active ingredient. For comparison: in hormonal contraceptives, which are accepted on a continuous basis, it contains only 30 mg of the same substance. Such a large dose causes severe hormonal surge, after which the woman is not so easy to recover. But to achieve the desired effect (prevention of pregnancy in cases of emergency) needed just such a dose.

Therefore, it is recommended to take eskapel only exceptional cases, for example, immediately after the rape, if the condom broke What to do if the condom broke - do not panic!   and so on. Eskapel - a drug that is sold in pharmacies with a prescription, because it assigns a doctor, he also decides whether a woman will approach the tool as eskapel has no contraindications and side effects.

Frequent use eskapel (especially their own, without a doctor's prescription) is unacceptable, because it can lead to the depletion of the ovaries. Restore such a state will be difficult, most likely, she simply could no longer have children.

Women definitely need to understand that any medications related to the prevention or interruption of pregnancy should be taken only on prescription. These drugs, like a surgeon's scalpel, can benefit, but can cause serious consequences.

What negative effects may occur while taking the drug

Eskapel main mechanism of action is that it suppresses the increase in volume of the mucous membrane of the uterus (endometrium) and causes it to produce the secret required to sustain pregnancy. Eskapel enters the high dose and only one time - this leads to the fact that the mucous membrane of the uterus becomes unsuitable for the introduction into it of the embryo and pregnancy does not occur. But such a sharp hormonal impact and the subsequent open admission of hormones can lead to a rapid rejection is not yet ready for the process of the mucous membrane, which will be accompanied by strong uterine bleeding. Sometimes the woman needed hospital care.

Some women are often used eskapel and pay no attention to uterine bleeding, but this is the time - frequent anecdotal bleeding lead to the development of iron deficiency anemia, which is much easier to obtain than cure, as well as to the general weakening of the body.

At constant application eskapel begin to dwindle ovaries, they produce enough natural female hormones. Not only decreases the secretion of progesterone and estrogen, which leads to disruption of the menstrual cycle in the first and second phase and infertility. Menstrual cycle changes (usually in the direction of elongation), menstruation becomes irregular, painful, not all the cycles are accompanied by ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible? Sometimes ovulation disappears. In some cases, menstruation may cease.

The absence of menstruation is called amenorrhea The absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) - ambiguous symptom . At the same time able to conceive and give birth to a child is not possible. But if the changes have not yet made a firm character, the reproductive function of women is still possible to recover - will require longer treatment under medical supervision.

When rape girls eskapel sometimes used, but strictly under the supervision of a physician.

Under no circumstances (even in emergency indications) should not take eskapel women with menstrual irregularities, including those with impaired ovarian function - it can cause serious violations of that body and infertility.

Eskapel - a drug that can be used only in extreme cases and prescribed by a doctor who knows all about the state of women's health. In the case of the frequent use of this drug may cause sterility.

Galina Romanenko