Hormonal contraceptives

Hormonal contraceptives - are drugs that prevent pregnancy by using an artificially synthesized hormones are similar in their properties to the natural female sex hormone estrogen Estrogen - the key to bone health   and progesterone. As contraceptive hormones have been applied in the second half of the twentieth century. Firms engaged in the production of hormonal contraceptives, have invested huge amounts of money in research in this area. And it has yielded results: the action of modern hormonal therapy significantly different from that of their predecessors. Long gone are complications such as significant weight gain, hair growth on the face, and so on. But it scares some women still have, which is, of course, a lack of awareness.

Types of hormonal contraceptives

Hormonal contraceptives may comprise one type hormones (monocomponent or mini-pill) or two (combined). Mini-pill contain the same dose of hormones in all the tablets, so they are also called monophasic (ekslyuton, mikrolyut). Combined hormonal contraceptives may contain the same or different amounts of hormones depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle (mono-, two- and three-phase), it is, for example, marvelon, logest, felyudin.

The increased number of female sex hormones slows follicle maturation and ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible? It makes the mucus in the canal of the cervix more viscous and difficult passable for sperm. The action of hormonal contraceptives effectively (98%), but only if the correct reception. Skip receiving even a single pill can destroy all efforts to contraception (the delay in the receipt of combined contraceptives should be no more than 12 hours to accept mini-pill - no more than 3).

What marvelon

Marvelon - a monophasic combined hormonal contraceptive, which contains two synthetic hormones - desogestrel (analogue of progesterone) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen analogue) in sufficiently high compared with the last hormonal therapy doses. Under the influence of marvelona menstrual cycle becomes more regular, decrease pain and blood loss during menstruation. In applying marvelona decreases the risk of cysts and tumors of the breast, ovaries, pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy.

How to take Marvelon

Marvelon should be taken daily for 21 days starting from the first day of the menstrual cycle The days of the menstrual cycle: Four phases   (You can start with the 2-5 and the reception of the day, but then you need to use a barrier method of contraception during the first 7 days of tablet) at about the same time. After 21 days, make a break for 7 days. At 2-3 day break occurs menstrualnopodobnoe bleeding, less long and abundant than normal menstruation.

If you've taken a different combination product, the marvelon need to start taking the next day after taking the last tablet of the drug.

In the transition from mini-pill to marvelon also take him the next day after taking the last tablet mini-pill, but use barrier protection methods during the first 7 days of taking pills.

After an abortion, a woman may start taking Marvelon immediately after birth - 21 th or 28 th day. At a later start of the reception should additionally use a barrier method of contraception during the first 7 days of taking pills.

In case of missed pills marvelona over 12 hours, it should be taken immediately and in the future to take over the initial scheme, even if you have to take two tablets in a row. If such a break occurred in the first week of the cycle, the next 7 days is necessary to use a barrier protection if the second and third, that it is not necessary (when used properly marvelona during the previous cycle time).

Contraindications for use marvelona

Contraindications marvelona are malignant tumors of the breast and genital organs, thrombophlebitis, vascular disorders of the brain, headache, intermenstrual bleeding of unknown nature, diabetes Diabetes - threatening and incurable disease , Epilepsy, severe liver disease. Do not take marvelon women older than 40 years and combine it with smoking.

Side effects when taking marvelona

When receiving marvelona may receive the following undesirable effects:

• swelling and tenderness of the breast, discharge from them;
• headache, including migraine;
• changes in sex drive;
• depression (depressed mood);
• intolerance of contact lenses;
• nausea, vomiting;
• rash on the skin;
• swelling.

Do not take marvelon concurrently with barbiturates, amidopirinom, carbamazepine, rifampicin, oxacarbazepine, topiramate, and griseofulvin felbamatom. This will increase the activity of hormones and can cause sudden bleeding.

Marvelon reliable but is not the most modern hormonal contraceptive, its use can only be prescribed by a doctor after a thorough examination.

How does Jeanine

Janine - a combined drug, which prevents unplanned pregnancy and regulates the menstrual cycle. Two of its constituents (dienogest and ethinyl estradiol), working on various parts of the hormonal system, inhibit the maturation of follicles and prevent their exit from the ovary (ovulation). Furthermore, they increase the viscosity of mucus secreted by the cervix, which hinders the penetration of sperm into the uterus.

If menstrual irregularities are often abundant painful irregular bleeding leading to anemia, Jeanine eliminates these symptoms and regulates the menstrual cycle.

One component of Jeanine, dienogest (progesterone analogue) inhibits the activity of male hormones, excess of which in women can cause acne Acne: facial trouble So Janine prevents acne.

With a purpose to be appointed

Because the mechanism of action and Jeanine follow the indications for its use. The drug is indicated:

• to prevent an unplanned pregnancy;
• to suppress the activity of male sex hormones (androgens) for acne, body hair on male pattern hair loss or that may also occur when an excess of androgens;
• for the prevention of gynecological disorders.

How to take

All hormonal contraceptives should be prescribed only gynecologist. The fact is that the hormonal system of the woman - it is a very delicate and complex system to break its simple, but have a very long time to recover. Therefore, before prescribing these drugs gynecologist should conduct a full examination of the patient.

You should know that Janine has to be taken regularly, otherwise you may have a variety of menstrual disorders, such as, for example, intermenstrual bleeding. Jeanine painted on the package as it is necessary to accept: within twenty-one days (one package) with an interval of seven days. After two or three days after the start of the break begins menstrualnopodobnoe bleeding. First start taking Jeanine be the first day of menstrual bleeding. You can start taking Jeanine two five-day menstrual bleeding, but then you need to use a barrier method of contraception Contraceptive Methods: Ten myths about contraception in the mirror of facts   (condom) during the first seven days.

At delay in taking pills less than twelve hours, contraceptive reliability is not reduced, but a delay of more than twelve hours of fraught decrease reliability.

If a woman misses pills, and then to the first normal-free dosing interval it does not have withdrawal bleeding, pregnancy must be excluded.

Benefits Jeanine and other low-dose hormonal contraceptives

The contraceptive pills Janine and their analogues containing the hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible? Thus preventing pregnancy. Most of the side effects that cause hormonal contraceptives, was associated with estrogen Estrogen - the key to bone health . Low-dose hormonal contraceptives are now becoming increasingly popular because of the fact that they are less likely to cause side effects.

Treatment of Acne

Studies show that low-dose oral contraceptives containing only 20-30 micrograms of estrogen is very effective for the treatment of acne. It has been shown that even low doses of estrogen quickly suppress androgen production, resulting in significantly improved skin condition.

The reduction of hot flushes

Hot flashes - one of the common symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Janine helps to cope with them less efficient than conventional contraceptive containing 30 .mu.g of estrogen.

Reducing the risk of blood clots

Contraceptives containing estrogen is associated with an increased risk of blood clots, which sometimes leads to serious health consequences. When receiving low-dose contraceptives the risk is much less.

Other side effects

Some women taking standard birth control pills containing 50 micrograms of estrogen, complain that these contraceptives often cause nausea. According to the research, Janine is a very rare side effect.

Additionally, low-dose birth control pills rarely lead to weight gain; when receiving conventional oral contraceptives this side effect occurs quite often.