Features marvelona

The first combined oral contraceptives contain such "horse" doses of hormones, which could not but affect the health and well-being of women. Today, birth control pills contain a minimal amount of hormone sufficient to prevent pregnancy. One such drug is Marvelon.

There are monophasic, two- and three-phase oral contraceptives. Marvelon relates to monophasic preparations, which contain the same dose of estrogen and progestogen component in each tablet.

Structure and Composition

Marvelon is made in tablets, 21 pieces per pack. It consists of desogestrel in the amount of 0, 15 mg, and synthetic analogue of estrogen - ethinyl estradiol dose of 0, 03 mg.

Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action is based on Marvelona blockade of ovulation through inhibition of complex hormones that are produced in the pituitary gland. Marvelon also has the effect of peripheral, which consists in the blockade of ovarian function and ovulation. Influenced Marvelona endometrium occurs so-called regression at which ovulation impossible. In addition, marked changes in the vaginal mucosa and cervical mucus seal that disrupts the movement of sperm and causes changes in the transport of the egg.

Using Marvelona reduces testosterone levels, which is used to treat hyperandrogenism (acne, hirsutism, seborrhea). Also, the use Marvelona reduces blood loss and pain during menstruation and restores menstrual cycle.

Indications and Dosage

Indications Marvelona - oral contraception. Appoint a doctor after a thorough study of existing and transferred illnesses and physical examination data.

The drug should be started on the first day of menstruation one pill within three weeks. Once finished packaging must be done a week break, during which must begin menstrualnopodobnoe bleeding. On the eighth day you should again start taking Marvelon. If you want to delay the onset of menstruation, then at the end of the packaging immediately begin taking the drug from a new (seven days without interruption). But this way can not be abused, as it can bring down the menstrual cycle. In the case of postpartum contraception should start taking Marvelon on the first day of menstruation self.

Side effects

• Effect on urogenital system: intermenstrual spotting (called spotting), amenorrhea Amenorrhea - if you do not come monthly   after canceling Marvelona increase fibroids (rare), vulvovaginal candidiasis, breast engorgement.
• Effect on digestive tract: nausea, vomiting, cholestatic jaundice, exacerbation of cholelithiasis.
• Action on the cardiovascular system: elevation of blood pressure.
• Action on the central nervous system: headache, dizziness, depression Depression .
• Effects on metabolism: weight change, fluid retention (edema).
• Other side effects: allergic rash Rash: Classification - primary and secondary elements , Thromboembolism, sudden loss of vision.

Contraindications

Contraindications Marvelona to receive the same as all the pill:

• pregnancy;
• severe hypertension, thrombosis, coronary heart disease;
• smoking women older than 35 years;
• diseases aphids severe hepatic impairment;
• bleeding from the genital tract with unknown reasons;
• estrogen-dependent tumor;
• severe obesity;
• vascular diseases of the brain;
• sickle cell anemia;
• coronary artery disease;
• history of myocardial infarction.

Indications discontinuation marvelona

There are a number of reasons why you should stop taking the drug:

• prolonged immobility;
• severe headache;
• pregnancy;
• acute thromboembolic complications;
• jaundice and acute liver disease;
• high blood pressure;
• the growth of uterine fibroids;
• severe weight gain;
• changes in voice;
• planned operations;
• sudden severe visual impairment.

Efficacy is reduced while taking carbamazepine, grizeofudvinom, tetracycline, rifampicin, barbiturates, laxatives and ampicillin.

Anna Sozinova

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