Hormonal contraceptives are increasingly gaining popularity with modern women, as safe, reliable and easy to use. But all these preparations are characterized in that the application requires punctuality. If this condition is not satisfied, their effectiveness is significantly reduced.

The mechanism of action Janine

Janine - monophasic low-dose (throughout the menstrual cycle, given the same dose), oral (oral) combination (consisting of two types of female hormones), a contraceptive drug. It is designed to prevent unwanted pregnancies and regulates the menstrual cycle.

The structure consists of Jeanine dienogest (a synthetic analogue of the female hormone progesterone) and ethinyl estradiol (a synthetic analogue of the female sex hormones estrogen) that, acting on the individual sections of the hormonal system, inhibit oocyte maturation and prevent its exit from the ovary (ovulation). Simultaneously Janine enhances mucus viscosity, located in the cervix. It prevents the penetration of sperm into the uterus. The uterus also changes occur: muscle of the uterus begin to decline more actively, making it impossible for the implantation of a fertilized egg.

Regular intake Jeanine also helps regulate the menstrual cycle, so it is sometimes prescribed to women suffering from menstrual irregularities, including accompanied by bleeding, premenstrual syndrome. Young women it is prescribed for acne that occurs in violation of hormonal, as its constituent dienogest inhibits the production of male sex hormones (androgens) that stimulate the formation of acne.

Indications and contraindications for receiving Janine

Jeanine take:

• for the prevention of unwanted pregnancies;
• for the normalization of the menstrual cycle to prevent gynecological disorders;
• in treatment of acne to normalize hormonal levels;
• in treatment of hirsutism or male pattern hair loss Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development Which may also occur when an excess of male sex hormones.

Contraindications Janine

Hormonal contraceptives, including Jeanine, have a number of contraindications:

• thrombosis of the veins and arteries (even if they were in the past), angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident; high blood pressure;
• migraine attacks with changes of the peripheral nervous system;
• diabetes with changes on the part of the circulatory system;
• chronic pancreatitis with frequent exacerbations and metabolic disturbances;
• severe liver disease in violation of its functions;
• any malignant tumor;
• bleeding from the genitals of unknown origin;
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding Feeding your baby - optimal breastfeeding   breast;
• hypersensitivity to the drug;
• long stay in a fixed position (Immobilization, post-surgery or injury and so on).

Side effects

When receiving Jeanine may experience the following side effects:

• on the part of the endocrine system: pain, tension, and breast enlargement, the allocation of these colostrum, spotting and uterine bleeding; changes in sex drive; weight gain, the appearance of age spots on the skin;
• the nervous system: headache (including migraine), depressed mood, fatigue;
• From the senses: blurred vision, poor tolerance of contact lenses;
• the part of the digestive system: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain; changes in the liver, including jaundice;
• by skin rash Rash: Classification - primary and secondary elements , Pruritus, erythema nodosum;
• Cardio-vascular system: in rare cases may develop thrombosis and thromboembolism.

Rules of admission

Jeanine take prescription-only gynecologist after a preliminary examination to exclude contraindications. Admission Jeanine begin on the first day of the menstrual cycle (aka the first day of menstruation) and take one pill a day for 21 days, then make a break for 7 days. At that time comes menstrualnopodobnoe bleeding. You can not skip a single day - it dramatically reduces the effectiveness of Jeanine. At delay in receiving Jeanine less than 12 hours contraceptive reliability is not reduced, but the long break has not allowed.

Hormonal birth control Jeanine - a drug of new generation, which is produced by the pharmaceutical company Schering Germany, which has a good reputation in the pharmaceutical market.

Galina Romanenko

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