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Modern medicine offers a fairly large list of contraceptives that help prevent unwanted pregnancy. Obstetrician-gynecologists do not stop repeating that the birth of a child must be planned. For this, a married couple needs to undergo examinations, prepare for conception. If the appearance of a baby in the family is not included in the plans of a man and a woman, the most appropriate solution would be a joint trip to a specialist who will help you choose an effective contraceptive that suits both partners. Doctors insist: abortion carries irreparable harm woman's health, so she must take care of the way to protect against unwanted conception in advance.

Reasons for contraception from an unplanned pregnancy

In a modern civilized society, it is customary to talk openly with teenagers about sexual relations. Therefore, during puberty, parents must have a conversation with a boy or girl on contraception. When young people get older and enter into a serious relationship, planning for the birth of children becomes one of the main issues, so partners should take care of methods of preventing unplanned conception in advance. After all, very often unexpected positive result pregnancy test disrupts far-reaching plans.

It is worth noting that some contraceptives, such as condoms, are not only effective methods of protection, but also protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Therefore, young people are advised to use this particular method of contraception in order to avoid many health problems, especially if they are not sure about their partner.

Sexual contacts give considerable pleasure to both partners. They also bring a man and a woman closer, allow them to get to know each other better, to understand whether they are good together. Therefore, during sex it is very important that nothing interferes with relaxing and enjoying the process. It is because of this that doctors recommend using contraceptives, options for which modern medicine offers in large numbers, so as not to worry about possible conception. The most common reasons why a woman needs to protect herself from unplanned pregnancy, are:

• unwillingness to become parents. Most often plays a big role too young age both partners, insufficiently serious relationships or other plans that the couple wants to bring to life before the birth of the baby;
• some health problems. In many cases, a doctor can prevent a woman from getting pregnant at a given time. Sometimes the ban can also apply to a man if he is, for example, a carrier of a gene for a serious disease that is inherited;
• the presence of a small child in the family. If a young mother has recently given birth to a baby, then the couple may not yet plan the appearance of the next crumb;
  

  If an operation was performed C-section, a woman is not recommended to plan a pregnancy for two to three years after delivery. This can lead to serious complications for the health of the mother and fetus, and in some cases there is a risk to the woman's life.

• financial difficulties. Children's things, food, hygiene items and toys are quite expensive today. Therefore, many couples prefer to prepare for the birth of a baby in financial plan and only then plan a pregnancy.

A man and a woman can choose a contraceptive that will suit both partners.

What is the Pearl Index

On the shelves of pharmacies are various contraceptives that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription. Also, modern medicine offers women methods of protection from unwanted pregnancy, which have a long-term effect, but only a gynecologist can choose a remedy that suits each woman individually.

Experts recommend choosing a contraceptive for a consultation with a doctor. The gynecologist will conduct an examination, prescribe the necessary tests for the woman. Based on the results, the doctor will suggest several contraceptives that are suitable for partners. A man and a woman will be able to choose together exactly what suits them both.

There is a special scientific indicator called the Pearl Index, which shows how effective this or that contraceptive is. It is worth paying attention: the lower this index, the more reliable the means of protection. This figure is equal to the number of unintended pregnancies in a hundred women using a particular contraceptive for twelve months. Therefore, when choosing a contraceptive, partners can study the Pearl Index, which will help them decide in favor of the most effective contraceptive.

Table: Pearl index indicators for different methods of contraception

Method of contraception	Pearl Index
temperature method	1–3
cervical method	15
Symptothermal method	0,3
calendar method	25–40
Hormone test	5–6
Coitus interruptus	4–27
lactational amenorrhea	2–3
condoms	2–18
female condoms	5–25
6–20
Uterine cap	9–20
Combined oral contraceptives	0,1–0,9
Hormonal intrauterine device	0,1–0,5
Postcoital contraception	1–5

Video: various ways to prevent an unplanned pregnancy

Barrier Methods

Barrier contraceptives are the safest and one of the most popular for preventing unwanted pregnancies. In most cases, these contraceptives have no contraindications, so they can be used without consulting a gynecologist (an exception is some types of female barrier contraceptives). The only side effect may be an allergy to latex (this is the material most products are made from), but manufacturers offer barrier contraceptives made of polyurethane specifically for people with individual intolerance to latex.

Most couples and partners who trust each other prefer to use other means of protection from unwanted pregnancies. Men and women note: during sexual intercourse With barrier contraceptives sensitivity deteriorates significantly, so they prefer, for example, birth control pills or an intrauterine device.

The principle of barrier contraception is to prevent spermatozoa from entering the uterine cavity, and from there into the tubes where the meeting and fertilization takes place. female cell male. On sale there are not only male contraceptives, but also female ones.

Condoms (condoms)

A condom is a kind of sheath that is folded in a special way so that it is convenient to put it on a man's penis in an erect state. Each product is placed in an individual package, and also supplemented with lubricant. Many companies around the world produce various types of condoms, for example, ribbed (for thrill), fruit-flavored (especially for oral sex) and others.

There is a huge selection of condoms on sale, which differ in the type of lubricant: there are products that help prolong sexual intercourse, protect against pathogenic microorganisms (antiseptics are present in the lubricant), and others. Each couple selects the type of condom depending on individual preferences.

There are the following types of condoms, differing in the material from which the products are made:

• latex condoms. These condoms are the most popular all over the world. They are presented on the shelves of pharmacies and stores in a wide range, and are also financially affordable: the cost of the product is relatively low, so many people can afford to use this contraceptive. The condom is very flexible, easy to use, it rarely slips during intercourse, of course, provided that the size is chosen correctly. Latex is a natural material, so some men and women may have an allergic reaction after using a condom;
• polyurethane products. If latex condoms are not suitable for a couple, experts recommend trying products from a different material. Polyurethane condoms differ from latex ones in that they are thinner, which is why many couples claim that they feel more natural with such products than during sex using common latex condoms. However, polyurethane contraceptives have three significant drawbacks:
  • difficult to find on sale (not all pharmacies order these condoms);
  • their cost is quite high;
  • less elastic, so they often slip off during intercourse;
• condoms made of artificial latex - polyisoprene. In terms of effectiveness and feel, these contraceptives are no different from natural latex condoms. However, their big advantage is hypoallergenicity. But due to very high cost they are difficult to find in pharmacies.

Doctors say that condoms are effective tool not only to protect against unplanned conception, but also from sexually transmitted infections. At correct use this method of contraception is very reliable: the effectiveness is about 97%.

Very important to know: condoms are for single use only. For each subsequent sexual intercourse, you must use new packaging products.

Photo gallery: different types of condoms

Polyurethane condoms are hypoallergenic
Durex condoms with anesthetic are specially designed to prolong sexual intercourse. Contex Lights latex condoms are extra thin to increase sensitivity during intercourse
Oral sex condoms have a pleasant scent

Diaphragm and cervical cap

The diaphragm and cervical cap are female contraceptives, and the principle of their action is that the spermatozoa, once in the vagina, do not penetrate further and meet with the egg. The diaphragm is a thin membrane with an elastic rim. It must be inserted into the vagina as deeply as possible. After correct introduction the product closes the entrance to the cervical canal, preventing male cells from gaining access to the egg.

The neck cap works on a similar principle. This contraceptive is more like a small cylinder. A woman also needs to insert it into the vagina: the product is put on the cervix.

It is better to select female barrier means of protection from conception together with the gynecologist. The fact is that the effectiveness of the method depends on correct installation products in the vagina. The specialist will tell you in detail how to use the diaphragm and cap.

Gynecologists highlight some important points that women who prefer these particular means should know:

• you need to insert products into the vagina thirty minutes before sexual intercourse. After the completion of intercourse, you can not immediately remove the contraceptive from the vagina. This must be done no earlier than six hours after sexual contact;
• it is strictly forbidden to leave the diaphragm or cap in the vagina for more than twenty-four hours. Otherwise, it threatens the development of complications: infection of the internal genital organs of a woman, as well as the occurrence of an inflammatory process;
• Contraceptives are made from latex and other materials, and they vary in size. Therefore, only a doctor can choose the right product;
• There are a number of contraindications in the presence of which a woman is not recommended to use these drugs. This list includes inflammatory diseases of the genital organs and pathologies of the cervix;
• during intercourse, some women feel discomfort, and after application, irritation and inflammation of the vaginal mucosa may occur.

With proper use of the diaphragm and cervical cap, these contraceptives are only 65% ​​effective. To increase reliability, it is recommended to use a diaphragm in combination with spermicidal contraceptives.

Photo gallery: female barrier contraceptives

The diaphragm is inserted deep into the vagina to block the cervical canal and prevent sperm from reaching the egg The diaphragm is inserted into the vagina by a woman half an hour before sexual intercourse The cap is inserted into the vagina and put on the cervix, preventing the penetration of sperm into the uterus and tubes

Contraceptive sponges

IN Lately gained popularity female contraceptives called contraceptive sponges. They are round polyurethane products with a recess in the center and a nylon loop on one side. The sponge is impregnated with spermicide, therefore it acts in two directions at once: mechanically prevents the penetration of spermatozoa into the cavity of the reproductive organ and into the tubes, and also chemically affects the male sex cells, destroying their ability to fertilize.

Sponge impregnated special cream so it is easy to insert into the vagina. And with the help of a special ring, it is not difficult for a woman to remove the contraceptive from the body.

The contraceptive sponge is saturated with spermicide, which deprives sperm of the ability to fertilize an egg

Contraceptive sponges are available in one size. Products are carefully packaged and are for single use only. After intercourse, the sponge should remain in the vagina for at least six hours. Max Time, which a woman may not remove the contraceptive from the body, is 30 hours. When used correctly, this method is 80% effective in women who have not yet had a vaginal birth, as well as 60% in young mothers who have given birth vaginally.

According to the reviews of women who used sponges as a means of protection, some experienced a recurrence of vaginal candidiasis or felt dryness in the vagina. However, most of the fair sex speak positively about this product.

Before inserting a contraceptive sponge into the vagina, it must be moistened with water.

Experience of generations: biological and traditional methods of protection

There are birth control methods that are not effective, but modern couples continue to use them. These methods involve natural protection from conception, without the use of mechanical and other means of contraception, but are based on observations of physiological signs that help to understand during which period there is a high probability of conception and which days are safe. Doctors warn that if a married couple does not plan to have a baby in the near future, it is better not to take risks and use more effective contraceptives.

Almost all natural methods do not guarantee that a woman will not become pregnant. Although, according to reviews, some partners use certain options to prevent conception for more than one year. And there were no pregnancies during this period of time.

Calendar method and basal temperature measurement

More than one generation of women used the calendar method in order not to get pregnant. Doctors have proven that during the menstrual cycle there are several days most favorable for conception. It is at this time that ovulation occurs and the female body is ready for pregnancy. Therefore, experts recommend refraining from sexual intercourse three days before and the same amount after ovulation. On the remaining days of the cycle, conception is possible, but with a lesser degree of probability.

Ovulation usually occurs in the middle of the cycle. For example, if its duration is twenty-eight days, then the release of the egg will occur on the fourteenth day.

During the menstrual cycle, there are days that are most favorable for conception, so partners should be extremely careful and avoid sexual contact during this period.

If a couple decides to use this particular method, you should know that it is only suitable for those women who have regular periods and do not have failures. According to statistics and the Pearl index, the efficiency of the method is only 15%. In the case when a woman decided to determine for sexual contacts using the calendar method, doctors recommend using additional funds to determine ovulation:

• measure basal body temperature. To determine on which day the egg leaves the ovary, it is necessary to measure the temperature rectally. On safe days for conception, the thermometer will have a figure of no more than 36.9, but on the day of ovulation, the figure is 37 degrees;
  

  Some women use the temperature method as a protection against unplanned pregnancy.

• use special test for ovulation. Pharmacies sell tests that help women determine the day the egg is released and the day the body is most ready to conceive.

It is worth noting that some events in a woman's life can affect menstrual cycle. For example, stress nerve strain, illness or a change in the climatic zone most often lead to menstruation failures. Therefore, the calendar method will be ineffective. In this case, it is recommended to measure the basal temperature daily to accurately determine the day of ovulation. You need to do this in the morning without getting out of bed: the indicators will be the most accurate.

Cervical protection method

The cervical method is not known to many couples. It is based on determining the most likely days for conception by changing physiological secretions women. A few days before ovulation and a few days after, cervical mucus changes: vaginal discharge becomes more abundant and thick.

The female body every month prepares for conception. Spermatozoa, getting into the genitals of a woman, can be viable for several days, but only in a certain mucus. It is on this principle that the cervical method of contraception is based: find out on which days conception is less likely by nature vaginal discharge.

To use this method of protection, it is necessary to observe the body for several months, determining changes in the nature of vaginal discharge:

• In the first few days of the cycle, there is practically no discharge. That is why spermatozoa, entering the vagina, die within a few hours: fertilization is unlikely;
• then women notice a small amount of clear or white sticky discharge. They are thin and non-viscous;
• three to four days before the release of the egg, the discharge becomes more abundant and creamy, liquid. In color, they resemble diluted milk. In these secretions, spermatozoa remain viable for several days, therefore, as soon as a woman notices such mucus, it is necessary to refrain from sexual contact;
• on the day of ovulation, the amount of vaginal discharge increases significantly, they are thick and viscous (they are similar in texture to egg white), transparent. This is the most dangerous time for a couple who is not planning a pregnancy, so you should not have sex without barrier contraceptives or you should refrain from having sex at this time;
• after two or three days, the mucus becomes sticky again, and then the discharge decreases. Therefore, you can resume sexual contacts three to four days after ovulation, when the mucus becomes much less.

How to determine ovulation by mucus and basal temperature - video

Coitus interruptus (PPA)

The PPA method is to prevent sperm from entering the woman's genital tract: the man removes the penis before ejaculation. The efficiency of the method is 75%. Many couples practice interrupted intercourse, but this method is not reliable, because very often pregnancy occurs for reasons:

• insufficient control of a man over the upcoming ejaculation. During intercourse, the partner must control himself in order to have time to remove the penis;
• the presence of spermatozoa in seminal fluid. During sexual intercourse, some men release a small amount of seminal fluid. Sometimes this is enough for conception if the spermatozoa have good viability.

Experts insist that PPA negatively affects the health of both partners. It is especially harmful for men: it can lead to impotence or premature ejaculation.

Coitus interruptus is not reliable method contraception

Spermicides: the principle of action of chemical methods of contraception

Chemical contraceptives are presented in the form of gels, vaginal suppositories, foams, creams, tablets that contain spermicides - substances that can affect spermatozoa: destroy them, preventing fertilization, and also protect the woman's body from certain pathogenic microorganisms. Doctors warn that the effectiveness of the method is 90%, but subject to proper use:

• two hours before and after sexual intercourse, it is forbidden to carry out an intimate toilet using soap, since the components of the product can destroy spermicides;
• it is necessary to administer the drug ten to twenty minutes before the onset of sexual intercourse;
• to increase efficiency, it is recommended to use it in conjunction with female barrier contraceptives.

Detailed instructions for using the contraceptive are in each package of the drug. The disadvantage of the method is the need for manipulation immediately before sexual contact, which is not always convenient, and an allergic reaction is also possible due to individual intolerance to the components of the contraceptive.

If the partners do not withstand the required period of time between the introduction of spermicide and the onset of sexual intercourse, the contraceptive effect is significantly reduced and conception becomes possible.

Photo gallery: the most popular spermicides

Pharmatex is produced in different forms, so each couple can choose the most convenient local contraceptive
Spermatex - vaginal suppositories for local contraception Erotex is available in the form of vaginal suppositories with different flavors

Intrauterine devices

One of the most popular contraceptives today are intrauterine devices (IUDs). This is a small product that must be installed in the cavity of the reproductive organ. The procedure is carried out in the gynecologist's office, and only a doctor can install an IUD for a woman.

You should know that a woman herself cannot install or remove a spiral from the uterus. Therefore, if a couple has decided for themselves that they will be protected from unwanted pregnancy with the help of this contraceptive, then you need to see a doctor. At the appointment, the gynecologist will conduct an examination, take the necessary tests. Then he will select a suitable spiral and install it.

The principle of operation of the contraceptive is that the spiral prevents the attachment of a fertilized egg to inner surface reproductive organ. The method is very effective: its reliability is 98%, so many women prefer to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancies with the help of the IUD.
On sale there are spirals made of different materials: at the appointment, the woman, together with the doctor, will select the optimal contraceptive

The maximum period of action of the intrauterine device varies from three to five years, depending on the type of device. During the consultation, the doctor will offer several options for the IUD, and the woman will choose the most appropriate type for her. The fact is that IUDs differ in price category: some are expensive, so not every lady can afford to purchase such a product. After the expiration of the use of the IUD, it must be removed from the reproductive organ. Only a gynecologist can perform the manipulation; it is strictly forbidden to remove the spiral on your own.

Women who have a spiral installed should come for routine check-ups to a women's doctor at least once every six months. This is necessary in order to diagnose diseases of the genital organs in time and develop a treatment regimen.

Gynecologists highlight the following undeniable advantages of the IUD:

• long-term contraceptive effect that lasts for several years;
• a woman does not need to worry that she did not take a pill, etc., it is enough to install a spiral once and not worry about contraception;
• the reproductive ability of a woman is restored immediately after the doctor removes the IUD from the cavity of the reproductive organ.

However, there are also disadvantages of this method, which the gynecologist will definitely acquaint the woman with before the procedure:

• does not protect against infections that are transmitted through sexual contact;
• affects the nature of menstrual flow: menstruation becomes more abundant, and some women note that in the first days of the cycle they feel severe pain in the uterus;
• the risk of inflammatory diseases increases: this is how the body can react to a foreign body in the cavity of the reproductive organ. Also, the antennae that remain in the vagina can cause infection of the uterus;
• discomfort during sexual intercourse. Some women report that they experience pain during intercourse. Also, according to the reviews of men, the partner can feel the antennae, which is not very pleasant in the process of intercourse;
• there is a risk of the spiral growing into the tissues of the uterus.

The intrauterine device is installed using a special tube, which, after the device is located in the uterine cavity, is removed from female body

Mirena intrauterine system

Today, gynecologists often recommend the Mirena intrauterine system to women as a means of contraception. The product is very similar to a regular IUD, but Mirena is equipped with a special capsule that contains the hormone levonorgestrel. The system is installed in the uterine cavity only by a gynecologist. The validity period is 5 years. Mirena's effectiveness is 98%, but not all women can afford to use such a contraceptive due to its high cost. average price Mirena is about 10 thousand rubles.

Not all women are suitable for an intrauterine system. Some experience side effects and remove Mirena prematurely. Each organism is individual, therefore, before installation, the doctor will definitely tell you about the possible negative aspects of using this system.

The Mirena intrauterine system is very popular among women.

After the installation of Mirena, microdoses of the hormone, which is in a special capsule, begin to be released, as a result of which the nature of the cervical mucus changes (it becomes more viscous), and the epithelium on the walls of the uterus becomes thinner so that the fertilized egg cannot attach. In some women, hormones act on the ovaries to help suppress ovulation. In addition to the contraceptive effect, Mirena also has medicinal properties, therefore, it is recommended to establish if a woman has diseases of the reproductive sphere, for example, endometriosis of the uterus.

Video: what is the Mirena intrauterine system

Hormonal contraceptives

Modern hormonal contraceptives are very popular among women. However, it is not recommended to independently make a decision on the use of a particular drug (product). The fact is that hormones can cause negative reactions of the body, especially if a woman has a hormonal imbalance. Therefore, it is necessary to make an appointment with a gynecologist. The doctor can prescribe tests for hormones and, based on the results, select the appropriate contraceptive.

Each organism is individual, for some women the drug is ideal, while others face serious side effects. Therefore, there are situations when one remedy is not suitable, and the gynecologist selects another contraceptive.

Combined oral contraceptives

Many women around the world prefer combined oral contraceptives (COCs). Modern birth control pills contain minimal doses of hormones, so you should not be afraid of the appearance of serious side effects while using COCs. The tablets contain two main components: the hormones estrogen and gestagen. Once in the body of a woman, they have an effect on the work of the ovaries, suppressing ovulation, so conception does not occur. Also, during the use of the drug, the epithelium of the inner surface of the reproductive organ becomes thinner, so if fertilization does occur, the egg will not be able to attach to the walls of the uterus.

COCs are used not only as contraceptives, but are often prescribed to women for the treatment of certain diseases. reproductive system.

It is necessary to use birth control pills once a day at the same time. Each package of the drug has detailed instructions. Some pills need to be taken twenty-one days, then take a break for a week, and only after that start the next pack. But most modern drugs can be taken without interruption: it is much easier for a woman not to get confused and not to miss taking a pill.

Depending on the drug, the amount of active ingredients in the tablets is different. Some COCs contain supplements in the form of vitamins, for example, folic acid. Such drugs are great for women planning pregnancy, so that after the abolition of the contraceptive, the body is ready to conceive a baby.

Birth control pills Jess plus contain, in addition to hormones, folic acid

Monocomponent oral contraceptives

Monocomponent oral contraceptives differ from COCs in their composition, since efficiency is achieved due to one component - progestin. Most often, such birth control pills are prescribed to young mothers who are breastfeeding. The principle of action is based on the thickening of the cervical mucus, as well as on the suppression of the maturation and release of the egg from the ovary.

The choice of monocomponent contraceptives is not as great as traditional COCs. Therefore, if a woman is not breastfeeding, most often the gynecologist recommends that she take birth control pills, which contain both progestogen and estrogen.

OK also must be taken at the same time once a day. It is best to do this in the morning or before bed. If a young mother forgot about taking a contraceptive, this significantly reduces the contraceptive effect. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the need to take the drug every day.
The hormonal drug Modell Mam is allowed during breastfeeding

Subdermal implants

Subcutaneous implants are a small capsule or rod no more than four centimeters long. They contain one hormone, microdoses of which are released into the female body after the product is installed. A hormonal implant is installed only by a doctor. The injection site is under the skin of the shoulder. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and does not take much time.

This type of contraceptive is not very popular in our country due to the high cost of the product. Recently, however, many women are trying out subcutaneous implants as a replacement for daily birth control pills.

Developers offer two types of subcutaneous implants:

• Made from special hypoallergenic synthetic material. After the expiration of the period of use, which is three or five years, a woman needs to make an appointment with a gynecologist so that the specialist removes the product from the body;
• more modern implants are made of a material that breaks down on its own after the end of its useful life, so they do not need to be removed from under skin women.

The hormone contained in the capsule acts in the same way as when taking oral monocomponent contraceptives. After the implant is inserted under the skin, side effects are possible, so if a woman notices unpleasant symptoms you need to consult a doctor. Some sensations pass after a while, when the body gets used to the intake of hormones, while others are a direct indication for the removal of the implant and the selection of another contraceptive.

Photo gallery: hormonal implants

The price of hormonal implants is quite high The package with the implant contains a special device with which the doctor installs the contraceptive under the skin The hormonal implant is inserted under the skin in the shoulder area

Hormonal injections to prevent unintended pregnancy

Some women prefer hormonal injections prolonged action. At the appointment, the gynecologist, using a special syringe, makes an injection and injects a solution containing a progestogen into the muscle. The hormone enters the body, due to which a contraceptive effect is achieved. A significant plus is the fact that a woman does not need to worry about the need to take a pill. The duration of the injection is from eight to twelve weeks, after the expiration of this time, the introduction of the solution into the body must be repeated.

Usually an injection of the drug is given on the fifth day of the cycle.

The effectiveness of this contraceptive is quite high and is almost 100%, so it is considered reliable protection from unplanned conception.

How to prevent unwanted pregnancy after sexual intercourse

Unforeseen situations can happen to every couple. For example, a woman forgot to take a birth control pill or her partner broke a condom. As a result, there is high risk pregnancy, which is not at all included in the plans of the couple.

Hormonal drugs

Medicine offers special means emergency contraception, which are taken once or several times within one to three days after unprotected intercourse. The greatest efficiency is observed when the woman took the pill in the first twenty-four hours after sexual contact.

You should be aware that these funds have a serious impact on hormonal background the female body, so they are allowed to use no more than one or two times a year.

The composition of the preparations contains an active substance that affects the hormonal balance of a woman, changing it. As a result menstrual bleeding begins earlier than the due time, which prevents the fertilized egg from fixing in the uterine cavity. If the embryo is attached to the wall of the organ, the use of emergency contraceptives is prohibited, since these drugs do not have an abortive effect.
Postinor is one of the most famous emergency contraceptives.

Emergency insertion of an intrauterine device

If there is a risk of an unplanned pregnancy, you can use another method of extreme contraception - urgently install an intrauterine device. To do this, you need to make an appointment with the doctor who will carry out the procedure. It should be borne in mind that this method is only effective if the IUD is installed within five days after unprotected sexual contact. If pregnancy does not occur after the installation of the spiral and the woman is comfortable with this contraceptive, then the IUD can not be removed, but left as a permanent means of protection.

However, it is not always possible to install an IUD in the uterus in necessary period. The fact is that before the procedure, the gynecologist is obliged to take tests to make sure that there is no inflammation of the genital organs or infection. If the results are unsatisfactory, the doctor will prescribe treatment, and only after its successful completion can a contraceptive be installed. But time will be lost, and the risk of conception and pregnancy remains.

Folk methods: more harm than good

Apart from modern means contraception, some women use folk methods. However, most of them do not help to prevent conception and pregnancy at all, and some are completely unacceptable, because they can be harmful to health. The most famous are:

• douching with water lemon juice, vinegar or decoctions of medicinal herbs immediately after intercourse. The principle of operation is that along with the liquid, spermatozoa are also removed from the vagina, and acidic water has a detrimental effect on male cells, destroying them. However, this method is not efficient. Doctors also warn: frequent douching negatively affects the microflora of the vagina, which leads to inflammatory processes in the mucosa;
• douching with manganese water. A positive effect cannot be achieved, however, a woman risks getting a burn of the vaginal mucosa if the concentration of manganese in the liquid is too high;
• piece input laundry soap or lemon slices in the vagina before sexual intercourse. Spermatozoa will not die, but the balance of the vaginal microflora will be disturbed. Gynecologists insist: the use of this method can lead to serious diseases of the female genital area;
• hot tub with mustard. Some women take such a bath immediately after sexual intercourse. The method does not lead to a positive result, but there is a risk of developing a strong allergic reaction.

Modern medicine offers big choice means of contraception. Depending on individual preferences, the presence of contraindications, each couple can choose the most suitable method, which will prevent the occurrence of an unwanted pregnancy, as well as enjoy each other without worrying about the risk of conception. No need to listen to the advice of friends or acquaintances. The best option for choosing a contraceptive would be a consultation with a gynecologist. Based on the results of the examination, the doctor will select effective drug or a product that is right for you.

Pregnancy is the most joyful and wonderful life period for a woman. However, not for everyone. In some cases, conception comes as a surprise and forces the fairer sex to take emergency measures. In this article, we will talk about what kind of anti-pregnancy pills are after an unprotected act. You will learn how these drugs are used and whether they can be used regularly. It is also worth mentioning what the price of such drugs is and their name will be indicated below.

A bit of anatomy: how conception occurs

To begin with, it is worth finding out in what way conception is performed, as a result of which a child can be born. On average, once a month, the average woman undergoes hormonal changes in the body. The production of estrogen is replaced by progesterone, and an egg is released from the follicle. If sexual intercourse occurs at this point, pregnancy may occur. Also, conception can take place if the sperm enters the woman's body a few days before or after the rupture of the follicle.

Immediately after ovulation, under the influence of progesterone, active preparation of the endometrium begins. The layer thickens and becomes looser. In this way, the body prepares to accept the fertilized female gamete. If conception has taken place, then the fetal egg descends to the reproductive organ through the fallopian tube within a few days. Once in the uterus, the embryo is securely attached to the endometrial layer. This is where it will develop in the following months if the pregnancy persists.

How can you interrupt the conception that has taken place?

Currently, there are many ways to stop the development of the embryo. It is worth noting that in this case it is better not to engage in amateur activities. Otherwise, you can earn serious problems with health.

One of the most popular ways to terminate a pregnancy is curettage or vacuum aspiration. During the procedure, the doctor removes the fetal egg and part of the endometrium from the uterus. Such manipulation is carried out up to 12 weeks of embryo development.

You can also use medication. In this case, a prerequisite is a delay in menstruation no more than forty days. After taking certain drugs, the endometrium with the fetal egg is rejected in a woman and menstruation begins.

There are also special emergency methods of contraception. In this case, the remedy is taken a few hours after unprotected intercourse. As a result of the action of drugs, a woman begins to restructure hormones, and menstrual bleeding occurs.

Emergency methods of contraception

There are several that allow you to terminate a pregnancy even before the fetal egg is fixed on the wall of the uterus. Pills against pregnancy after an unprotected intercourse have a different effect and method of use. Remember that you can not use these drugs as a permanent protection against unwanted conception. Anti-pregnancy pills should be used after an unprotected intercourse only in emergency cases. Otherwise, you can get serious health problems. Consider what drugs exist for emergency interruption of development gestational sac.

The drug "Postinor"

This product contains a synthetic progestin. It is this component that has an effect on the peristalsis of the fallopian tubes and the state of the endometrium. Under the influence of a substance called levonorgestrel, the fallopian tubes reduce their mobility and slow down the activity of a fertilized egg. As a result, the fetal egg dies before it reaches the uterine cavity. If the set of gametes descended into the reproductive organ, then levonorgestrel changes the state of the endometrium. The egg is simply not able to attach to such a cavity.

Tablets "Postinor" should be taken two capsules every 12 hours. This is the duration of the above substance. The first pill must be drunk no later than 16 hours after intercourse. The course of drug use is three days. During this period, the woman should begin menstrual bleeding. Only then is emergency contraception considered successful.

Tablets "Postinor", the price of which is approximately 250 rubles, can be purchased at any pharmacy chain. It is worth noting that in one package of the drug there are only two capsules. This means that for the course you will need 6 packs. For Postinor tablets, the price in this case increases and amounts to about 1,500 rubles.

The drug "Escapel"

These tablets are also based on the action of a substance called levonorgestrel. However, here the dosage of the drug is somewhat different. A woman needs to take one tablet within a day after sexual intercourse. Next, repeat the procedure twice with a difference of 24 hours.

For tablets "Escapel" the price is in the range from 250 to 300 rubles. The pack contains one capsule. This means that for full course you will need three packs of Escapelle tablets. The price in this case will be approximately 1000 rubles. It is worth noting that this medicine is somewhat cheaper than the drug "Postinor".

The drug "Eskinor F"

This remedy has the same effect as the Escapel tablets. After taking the drug, the reverse transformation of the endometrium and a decrease in the activity of the fallopian tubes begin.

It is worth noting that this drug is less popular than the first two analogues. However, this does not mean that the effect of the drug will not be so effective.

Preparations containing mifetpriston

Anti-pregnancy pills after an unprotected intercourse may have a slightly different effect. Such drugs include the following: "Mifegin", "Zhenale", "Miropriston" and others. It is worth noting that these funds are most often used for The active substance of such drugs changes the transformation of the endometrium and enhances the contractions of the genital organ. Under such influence, the endometrium is rejected and the egg is released from the female body.

Unlike preparations containing levonorgestrel, mifepristone tablets are able to interrupt even after a missed period. Thus, the woman has time to make the right decision. These contraceptive pills after sexual intercourse are taken once. In this case, it is necessary to first obtain the approval of a doctor for such a correction. If the drug was not taken within the first three days after the sperm enters the woman's body, then the patient will need additional ones that block the production of progesterone.

These products containing mifepristone are slightly more expensive than previous medicines. So, one package can cost you from 1500 to 3000 rubles.

Alternative method of emergency interruption of egg development

In addition to the above, there are drugs (contraceptives) to prevent unwanted conception after intercourse. These include the most common. However, doctors strongly do not recommend using this method because of possible side effects and complications. Such means include the following drugs: birth control pills "Yarina", "Logest", "Novinet" and others.

Use them only after carefully reading the instructions. Here you will need school knowledge in mathematics. It is necessary to calculate the amount of hormones contained in one tablet. After that, you should calculate how many capsules you need to drink at one time to achieve the desired dose (as in Postinor tablets and its analogues). The average woman needs two to five capsules. You need to drink them every 12 hours for three days.

How effective are pregnancy pills?

It is worth noting that drugs that interrupt the development of the embryo at the earliest stages have different effectiveness. A lot depends on when the medicine was taken. So, if you follow the instructions and drink the first dose immediately after intercourse, then the effectiveness of the drug will be more than 90 percent. In the case when at least a day has passed after sexual intercourse, the effect of the medicine will already be 70-80 percent effective. If the subsequent intake of the substance is disturbed or you are very late with the use of the first dose, then the probability of a successful outcome will be from 50 to 70 percent.

It is worth recalling that if abortion at the earliest possible time with the help of the above drugs failed, then doctors strongly recommend scraping. The thing is that these drugs affect not only the female body. The substances that make up the tablets have a detrimental effect on the condition of the fetal egg. If you want to leave the future baby, then be prepared for the fact that the child will be born sick or will have some deviations.

and prices

In order to avoid the need to use drugs for emergency contraception, it is necessary to take care of the methods of protection in advance. If you have a regular sexual partner, then it makes sense to start taking birth control pills. The price of such drugs can be different and range from 200 to 2000 rubles.

Absolutely all means that protect against pregnancy are divided into combined oral contraceptives and mini-pills. The latter contain a small dose of hormones and not all women are able to block ovulation. However, it is worth noting that such funds are the only tablets allowed to be taken during the period breastfeeding. Mini-pill drugs include the following:

• tablets "Charozetta" (they cost about 800 rubles);
• the drug "Laktinet" (price about 600 rubles);
• pills "Orgametril" (cost from 1000 rubles) and many others.

The action of combined oral contraceptives is somewhat different. Such drugs completely block the work of the ovaries, preventing ovulation. The active substance of the tablets thickens the cervical mucus, preventing spermatozoa from entering the uterine cavity and surviving there. In addition, hormonal drugs affect the state of the endometrium, transforming it so that the fertilized cell cannot attach to the wall of the uterus. All oral contraceptives are divided into monophasic, biphasic and triphasic.

Monophasic agents include the following:

• tablets "Regulon" (cost from 300 rubles);
• pills "Janine" (about 800 rubles);
• contraceptive pills "35 Diana" (price from 1000 rubles) and others.

Biphasic contraceptives include Regvidon tablets (they cost from 200 rubles) and other drugs.

Triphasic birth control pills include the following:

• pills "Three-Regol" (cost from 200 rubles);
• capsules "Three-Merci" (price from 400 rubles).

Also, contraceptives may differ in the content of hormonal substances. So, tablets are microdosed and low-dose. There is also a group of high-dose drugs.

Microdosed include:

• tablets "Novinet" (cost from 500 rubles);
• the drug "Logest" (the price is about 900 rubles);
• pills "Jess" (cost within 1000) and others.

Low dose drugs are:

• birth control pills "Yarina" (price from 700 rubles);
• drug "Diana 35" (cost from 1000 rubles);
• means "Zhanin" (they cost within 1000 rubles) and others.

Such drugs are more often prescribed to women who have given birth or ladies after 30 years.

High-dose drugs have the following names:

• tablets "Trikvilar" (price about 500 rubles);
• the drug "Non-ovlon" (cost about 700 rubles) and so on.

Unprotected sex can happen... to every woman. As you know, this leads to inappropriate pregnancy, which can be a real suffering for both partners. What birth control pills after the act within 72 hours can be used?

emergency contraception

"SOS"-means contain a "horse" portion of synthetic female hormone- a gestagen that suppresses ovulation by affecting the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe brain (anterior pituitary gland), which is responsible for stimulating the development of the dominant follicle in the ovary and the maturation of the female germ cell in it. In addition, the synthetic hormone significantly thickens the cervical mucus, so sperm cannot enter the uterine cavity.

If, nevertheless, conception has come, then the fertilized egg faces another destructive obstacle. Emergency contraception regresses the endometrial layer, thereby creating unfavourable conditions to attach the zygote to the uterine membrane, which is important condition for the existence of the fertilized egg.

How to take pills in case of unprotected sex

Birth control pills after sexual intercourse are recommended to be taken within 72 hours. Emergency drugs often cause an imbalance of hormonal origin, so it is not recommended to use them more than once a quarter and in no case - twice in one cycle. If vomiting occurs within four hours after taking a hormonal contraceptive, then the woman must take a second dosage.

Despite the fact that the instruction indicates the use of birth control pills after the act within 72 hours, it is recommended that hormonal contraception be carried out as early as possible. Ideally, this is best done immediately after an unprotected intimate relationship.

It should be remembered that birth control pills are taken after sex - their effectiveness during the first day is 85-95%, the second and third - 80%, the fourth - 65.

Today, pharmaceutical companies provide the pharmacy market with a wide range of modern products intended for emergency contraception. To your attention is a table with a brief description of the drugs.

Name of medication	Method of application of tablets	Price in dollars(at the time of writing)
Postinor	Contraceptive pills after the "romantic" act should be drunk within 72 hours (the next pill in the package - after 12 hours)	7
Ovidon	Twelve hours after the PA, the second - after the same period of time	5 – 7
Escapelle	Tab. inside, after sexual intercourse in the first 72 hours	8
Ginepriston	Tab. applied 4 days after PA	4,8 – 6,5
Jenale	1 tab. by mouth in the next four days after “open” intimate relationships	6,4

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Every woman should first of all worry about her health, because if unprotected sexual intercourse has occurred, then she will need to drink the drug, and not her partner. However, even a prudent girl can get into unforeseen situations, for example, if a condom breaks during a close relationship. There are also criminal cases - rape, which can also lead to the fertilization of the egg.

In other words, emergency contraception should be considered as a last resort. Many women admit that they used them only in their youth. However, there are also girls who have never in their lives found themselves in situations where taking pills was extremely necessary.

Emergency “prevention of pregnancy” is not for everyone. Exist certain contraindications, which should be considered, since tablets may not work and even cause significant harm to health:

• Impaired hepatic and renal function;
• Taking coagulating drugs, the presence of physiological disorders of blood clotting;
• The period of gestation and lactation feeding;
• Decrease in iron-containing protein with a concomitant decrease in the number of erythrocyte mass;
• Ectopic pregnancy in history;
• Impaired production of hormones by the adrenal glands, thyroid gland, pituitary gland;
• Taking synthetic hormones (Dexamethasone, Prednisolone), as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
• Malignant tumors, especially affecting the female reproductive system (cancer of the breast, ovaries, uterus), benign neoplasms (mastopathy, fibroma, fibromyoma);
• Dysfunctions digestive system associated with absorption;
• Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory process that affects all parts of the alimentary tract - from oral cavity to the anus.

Before using the funds, you need to consult with a specialist!

Women of Balzac age should remember that they are taken with great care, as by this age they are often diagnosed serious illness reproductive system associated with hormonal imbalance.

7 dangers of birth control pills 72 hours after intercourse

SOS preparations, even in the absence of contraindications, can cause a side effect. Symptoms and conditions, in some cases developing as a result of taking the medication:

1. Soreness mammary glands and their swelling;
2. Headache, dizziness, in rare cases - fainting;
3. Drawing pains above the pubis, as before menstruation;
4. Increased nervousness, rapid mood swings;
5. An allergic reaction, manifested in the form of focal reddening of the skin and a small rash;
6. Nausea, pain in the epigastric space, vomiting;
7. Menstrual delay after birth control pills.

Sometimes complications affect the reproductive function. So, hormonal imbalance can cause tubal pregnancy after taking birth control pills, a fertilized egg will not attach to the wall of the uterus, but it will “take root” perfectly in the fallopian tube (if there is a tendency to this).

Also, regular (sometimes single) use of emergency contraception leads to serious and sometimes difficult to treat disorders in the functioning of the organs of the reproductive system. Often this causes infertility, miscarriages in the first trimester, uterine bleeding.

Don't forget to visit the doctor

As mentioned above, emergency pills are not a panacea for an unplanned pregnancy, so a woman needs to visit a doctor in a few weeks to rule out a possible conception. Also, the gynecologist will send for an examination (especially if the patient has complaints after taking the pill), which consists in a visual examination on the gynecological chair, taking a smear for microflora, passing ultrasound diagnostics and donating blood to the level of hormones of each phase.

If a woman had sexual contact with an unfamiliar partner, then the specialist will prescribe a series of tests to exclude diseases transmitted as a result of close sexual relations.

Many girls are interested in whether it is possible to get pregnant after the abolition of birth control pills? If we talk about drugs that “turn off” the function of the ovaries (they are taken daily), then conception will occur when the hormonal medication stops. When canceling "SOS" contraceptives, one should carefully consider the methods of protection.

• Emergency remedies do not protect against pregnancy in the cycle of taking them if unprotected sexual intercourse occurs again after a few days.

Despite the fact that "urgent" contraceptives are freely dispensed in a pharmacy without a prescription, a girl needs to consult a doctor before deciding to use them. Each medication has certain action and hormonal saturation, therefore, depending on the age of the woman and her diseases, the gynecologist in individually will prescribe the remedy that, in his opinion, will be most effective.

Modern methods of contraception in most cases are 100% effective. But for this they need to be used before sexual intercourse. For example, it is useless to put a contraceptive candle if penetrative intercourse happened just now or 2 hours ago. In the case when contraception was not used in a timely manner, pregnancy may occur. But there are drugs that help to avoid unwanted conception.

emergency contraception

Emergency contraceptives will help you not get pregnant, but will not protect you from various sexually transmitted diseases. So, if during the act your condom broke, and the partner is not permanent, then it is better to pass the necessary tests in 1-3 months to make sure there are no diseases.

The cost of drugs in this category is low. Depending on the composition and manufacturer, you can purchase emergency contraceptive for 300-500 rubles. Of course, there are also expensive analogues.

WHO does not recommend taking such pills due to the fact that the products contain a large amount of hormones and deal a devastating blow to women's health. After taking the pill, you may notice that the menstrual cycle has shifted or there are no periods for several months.

That is why emergency drugs can be taken no more than 1-2 times a year. You should not go for a pill in case of a false alarm, when you just think that something went wrong during
sex time.

You can take emergency birth control if you had unprotected sex, in these cases:

• when a condom was torn during contact;
• if you forgot to take a birth control pill before the start of the act or missed taking it within 24 hours;
• if you forgot to put a contraceptive candle before sexual intercourse;
• sexual abuse.

Application rules

All contraceptives are taken within 72 hours after intercourse. If in 72 hours you did not meet, then contraceptives will be useless. It is worth visiting a gynecologist and an ultrasound room to plan the next steps.

Within 5 days, you can ask the doctor to put an intrauterine device, which will not allow the fertilized egg to gain a foothold in the uterus. But here, too, it is necessary to act promptly, and if you do not want to drink pills, immediately contact a gynecologist so that you can put the spiral as quickly as possible.

Read the instructions before taking an emergency contraceptive. Some medications and gastrointestinal disorders may reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive. A list of them can be found in the instructions.

The drug "Postinor"

The drug contains the substance levonorgestrel, a hormone. In 1 tablet of "Postinor" it is about 750 mg.

"Postinor" is taken twice:

• drink the first dose of the drug within 3 days after unprotected sex;
• The second dose should be taken 12 hours after the first.

"Postinor" - the most famous drug to date, which prevents the attachment of a fertilized egg to the wall of the uterus.

If the fear of getting pregnant is too great, then try to take the pill as soon as possible. Every day its effectiveness decreases, and after three days it is useless to drink the medicine, it simply will not help. Ideally, Postinor is taken 2-3 hours after unprotected sex.

Daily efficiency statistics:

• on the first day - 95%;
• on the second day - 85%;
• on the third day - only 50-58%.

Side effects

After taking the pill, you still have to do a test, donate blood for hCG, go for an ultrasound. It is worth remembering that everyone has different features organism. If a medicine helped a friend, it does not mean that it will have the same effect on you. Even if your period occurs on the exact day, this does not guarantee that the emergency pill has worked.

Usually, after taking Postinor, women have different adverse reactions:

• failure of menstruation: their absence, early or, conversely, late onset;
• breast enlargement and pain in them;
• rapid breathing;
• nausea, headaches, weakness;
• bloody brown discharge;
• apathy, emotional decline.

If the drug does not help, you need to urgently go to the doctor - pills increase the risk of pregnancy outside the uterus. Therefore, be sure to make sure that the fetus is in the uterus and not in one of the tubes.

If you get pregnant, don't worry hormonal drug does not harm the development of the child. If there are no contraindications, then there is no need for artificial interruption.

The drug "Escapel"

This drug contains the same hormone as Postinor and works in the same way. But the dosage of the hormone is 4.5 times lower and is only 150 mg, and contraceptive is taken 1 time.

The most high efficiency tablets - in the first 24 hours after the act. If you take it later, then the result decreases by 50% every day.

Side effects of the drug are stronger than those of Postinor. In the first 5 hours you may feel nausea. If during this period you vomited, then you need to drink the medicine again. In the following days, you may also notice that the menstrual cycle has gone astray, and red spots appear on the linen. Breast sensitivity will increase, and nausea may not leave you for another 3 days.

This tool also does not affect the development of the child, and if the pregnancy has come and proceeds normally, you can safely give birth.

Duration of action of drugs

Any contraceptive drug acts as a single contraceptive. Those. one unprotected sex - one dose of "Postinor" or "Escapel" so as not to become pregnant. After taking it, you need to contact your doctor so that he can adjust the further course of taking standard birth control pills.

If you use other types of contraception (condoms, suppositories, vaginal tablets), then continue to apply them immediately before sexual intercourse according to the instructions.

Other emergency contraceptives

If "Postinor" and "Escapel" consist of levonorgestrel, then another group of emergency contraceptives does not contain hormones. The active substance in their composition is called mifepristone. These are the preparations "Zhenale" and "Ginepriston" (consonant with the active substance from the composition).

This is a new generation of contraception. Taking these pills after an unprotected act, you will not feel changes in the body: no nausea, cycle failure, red discharge or pain in the chest.

But the active substance in these drugs also prevents the attachment of a fertilized egg, and pregnancy does not occur.

Admission rules

The regimen for taking these drugs is identical to "Escapel". You need to have time to drink 1 tablet within 72 hours, respectively, the sooner you drink it, the more likely a positive result. Studies have shown that the Zhenale tablet, drunk in the first 12 hours, prevents pregnancy in 95% of cases.

Any of the drugs containing mifepristone is drunk between meals - 2 hours after a meal, and nothing else can be eaten for 2 hours. The effect of the drug is reduced by painkillers and immunity-boosting drugs, such as Analgin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, etc.

Unfortunately, the group of these drugs has not been fully studied and it is impossible to predict how taking such a pill will affect the development of the baby if the medicine does not help. Therefore, doctors recommend preventing pregnancy in another way.

Psychological aspects

Very often, after unprotected intercourse, a girl begins to worry about her health. This is natural, but don't worry too much: reception emergency pill This is not an abortion, but a natural precaution. Of course, we need to thank modern medicine for relatively safe drugs, because even 50-60 years ago a woman was forced to use a douche.

A single pill will not affect the further conception of a child, but you should not abuse these medicines.

Do not worry about the occurrence of such situations: every woman has such force majeure 3-7 times in her life.

Young girls may be embarrassed to go to the pharmacy and ask for such a drug. They may turn to their mother, a friend, or their boyfriend. If he takes the situation into his own hands, then you can be sure of his reliability. If not, solve the current problem by consulting with closer people.

Pregnancy is the most joyful and wonderful life period for a woman. However, not for everyone. In some cases, conception comes as a surprise and forces the fairer sex to take emergency measures. In this article, we will talk about what kind of anti-pregnancy pills are after an unprotected act. You will learn how these drugs are used and whether they can be used regularly. It is also worth mentioning what birth control pills are. The price of such drugs and their name will be indicated below.

Mifolian tablets

Mifolian tablets are a drug for medical termination of pregnancy. The action of Mifolian tablets is due to its main component - Mifepristone. It causes the exfoliation of the germinal membranes from the uterine wall and the expulsion of the fetal egg. This happens as a result of blocking hormone receptors ...

Mirolut tablets

Mirolut tablets are used in combination with mifepristone to terminate early pregnancy - up to 42 days of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). Mirolut should be used exclusively as prescribed by a doctor, under the strict supervision of an obstetrician-gynecologist, in specialized medical institutions ...

mifepristone tablets

Mifepristone tablets is an antiprogesterone drug for medical termination of pregnancy in the early stages, without instrumental intervention in the uterine cavity, which significantly reduces the possibility of developing complications of abortion, often leading to infertility. Synthetic steroid antiprogestogen...

Pencrofton tablets

Pencrofton tablets contain mifepristone, an antiprogesterone component that binds to receptors and blocks the activity of progesterone. As a result, the effects of progesterone are not realized, and pregnancy cannot be maintained in such conditions of hormonal imbalance. No gestagenic activity...

Tablets Postinor

The drug Postinor refers to contraceptives used by women immediately after sexual intercourse. The active substance is levonorgestrel, which exhibits pronounced antiestrogenic and progestogenic activity. If the contraceptive is used during a period when the possibility ...

Escapel tablets

The drug Escapel is a progestogen and refers to postcoital contraceptives. The action (gestagenic and antiestrogenic) is determined by the active substance included in its composition. Levonorgestrel inhibits ovulation, slows down the proliferation of the inner layer of the uterus (endometrium) and thus prevents...

Charozetta tablets

Charozetta tablets are a contraceptive gestagen-containing drug that suppresses ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, reduces the level of estradiol to values ​​characteristic of the early follicular phase. The frequency of pregnancy when taking desogestrel is comparable to that when prescribing ...

Tablets Orgametril

Synthetic gestagen. It forms a complex with specific cytoplasmic receptors that binds to the chromatin of target cells and changes the synthetic processes in the cell. It has a pronounced gestagenic effect on the endometrium: it causes the transition of the uterine mucosa from the proliferation phase to the secretory ...

Tablets Lactinet

The drug Lactinet is a progestogen-containing contraceptive intended for oral administration. The main active ingredient is desogestrel. Since the drug does not contain other hormonal components other than progestogen, it is allowed to ...

Regulon tablets

Tablets Regulon Monophasic oral contraceptive. The main contraceptive action is to inhibit the synthesis of gonadotropins and suppress ovulation. In addition, by increasing the viscosity of cervical mucus, the movement of spermatozoa through the cervical canal slows down, and the change ...

Jeanine tablets

Janine tablets are monophasic oral contraceptives. It is used to prevent unwanted pregnancy in women of reproductive (childbearing) age. Due to the presence of ethinestradiol and dienogest as the main active ingredients, Jeanine dragees, with their correct...

Tablets Tri Regol

Tablets Tri-regol is an effective contraceptive contraception. The intake of progestin with estrogen (female sex hormones, predominantly released in different phases of the cycle) in such ratios corresponds to physiological processes and provides high contraceptive (contraceptive) effectiveness ...

Tablets Novinet

Novinet tablets are used for oral contraception, relief of premenstrual syndrome, restoration of the correct periodicity of menstruation. The drug can be used to prevent cancer of the uterus and ovaries. Also, the tool reduces the risk of colon cancer, treats acne, makes the skin ...

Tablets Logest

Tablets Logest refers to oral monophasic contraceptives, presented in the form of a round-shaped dragee with a characteristic white color. The main components are ethinylestradiol and gestodene. The drug acts on the activation of the secretion of pituitary hormones, slows down the maturation of follicles, resulting in...

Jess tablets

Jess tablets are a modern combined contraceptive with antimineralcorticoid and antiandrogenic effects. It is available in the form of tablets (biconvex round). The drug has an effective positive effect on hormone-dependent fluid retention, in the treatment of...

Yarina tablets

Yarina in tablets is a hormonal contraceptive that has an antiandrogenic effect. Produced in special blisters of 21 tablets. After oral administration, drospirenone is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. After a single dose of the drug, Cmax of drospirenone in plasma is achieved through ...

Dragee Diane-35

Dragee Diane-35 is a low-dose monophasic oral combined estrogen-antiandrogen contraceptive drug. The contraceptive effect of Diane-35 is carried out through complementary mechanisms, the most important of which include the suppression of ovulation and the change ...

Triquilar tablets

Triquilar tablets is a low-dose, three-phase oral combined estrogen-progestin contraceptive drug. The contraceptive effect of the drug Triquilar is carried out through complementary mechanisms, the most important of which include the suppression of ovulation and the increase ...

Non-Ovlon Tablets

Non-Ovlon tablets are a hormonal contraceptive for systemic use. The action of the drug is determined by the inhibition of the gonadotropic function of the pituitary gland. By suppressing the secretion of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones, the drug prevents the maturation of the egg in the follicle and ovulation. Also affects the cervical...

Abortion pills

There are certain drugs for medical termination of pregnancy, unlike drugs that you can drink within 72 hours, the former are not commercially available. To get rid of the child if short term, use antigestatens (antiprogestins) active biological substances that can suppress natural progestogens at the receptor level.

What it can be preparations? For example, mifepristone. If the period is short, then you can get rid of pregnancy through this medication. If a woman drank the drug, then she needs to be under the supervision of a doctor for the entire period of the embryo's release. Before you drink any drugs, you need to undergo an ultrasound.

Pregnancy term pills

Early termination of pregnancy with pills, that is, medical abortion, is currently used in a number of countries, such as the USA, Great Britain, Germany, France, Sweden, quite widely. Currently, abortion pills are becoming more and more popular in Israel, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Finland, Belgium and Russia.

For the first time, an abortion pill was introduced into medical practice in France, where the Mifegin drug was developed. Today, about 80% of French women have abortion pills for surgical termination of pregnancy. IN Russian Federation"Mifegin" was first successfully used for medical abortion in 1999.

In Russia today, in addition to Mifegin, Mifepristone and Pencrofton, produced in Russia, and the Russian-Chinese drug Mifolian are also used to terminate pregnancy. According to sociological surveys, about 85% would prefer pregnancy termination pills if they need to terminate it.

Pills for terminating early pregnancy

Sometimes add up life situation so that there is a need to terminate the pregnancy. Today, several different methods of performing an abortion are known, while it is precisely medical interruption pregnancy.

Medical termination of pregnancy is carried out using pills, which include misoprostol and mifepristone. These funds are used to terminate pregnancy in the early stages (no more than eight weeks).

Break Order medical abortion occurs according to a very simple scheme - first, the woman takes the first pill, which contains mifepristone, and after 24-72 hours she must take the second, containing misoprostol.

Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, resulting in a miscarriage. Due to the combined effects of misoprostol and mifepristone, it is possible to terminate the pregnancy. The desired effectiveness of the pill is given only if they are used at an early stage, and subject to all the rules of medical abortion.

This procedure should take place under the strict supervision of a doctor, in no case should you take pills on your own, as there is a certain risk to the woman's health.

Over the past few years, medical abortion has been the most popular among women, because it is one of the most safe species abortions.

It is worth remembering that the pills used to terminate a pregnancy will only be effective during the first 49 days from the day of the last menstruation. Such medicines are taken under the supervision of a doctor who monitors the woman's health and, if necessary, will take action. The fact is that this type of abortion also has certain contraindications.

What pills can be taken during pregnancy

It is very important before using any medicine during pregnancy to study all possible options the effect of this drug on the body future mother and on the body of the child. After all, pregnancy is such a period in the life of every woman, when another life develops in her body and at this time you need to be very careful about taking any pharmacological preparations. The process of organogenesis begins in the first trimester, and then the growth and differentiation of tissues continues, which also requires increased attention to taking any medication. The fetus is an agent alien to the woman's body, because it contains 50% of the information from the pope. The immune system women perceive it as an antibody to some extent, therefore, until the formation of their placenta with an individual barrier and blood flow, a state of relative immunosuppression develops. This is especially true of the first trimester of pregnancy, when there is no placenta yet, as an individual protective mechanism, and the fetus is very vulnerable. This condition of a pregnant woman contributes to a change in all the reactions of the female body, which before that could be normal. That is, the reactions of the pharmacological transformation of drugs also occur in a different way, which thus can significantly affect the child. Unexpected allergic reactions to medications that were not there before may come to light. Therefore, the question of a differentiated approach to the choice medication during pregnancy is very important, and you must carefully read the instructions before using the medicine.

There are cases in which a visit to a doctor is not always necessary, and a pregnant woman does not know whether this or that medicine can be taken. In such cases, such as headache or toothache, or high blood pressure as a remedy for salvation there must be some medicine on hastily until you can see a doctor. In this case, you need to know some features that need to be considered and drugs that can lead to the least harm.

Pills for pain during pregnancy

Many women, in order for the medication not to affect the normal development of the fetus, try to endure even very severe pain. This should not be done, since at the moment there are completely harmless medicines.

Before purchasing them, if pain of various localization occurs, a pregnant woman should first of all consult a doctor and receive appropriate recommendations on which drugs are preferable in each trimester of pregnancy.

For some diseases (bronchial asthma, stomach ulcers, kidney and liver diseases), it is contraindicated to use pills for pain during pregnancy.

Permitted painkillers during pregnancy are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (analgesics), which not only reduce pain, but also relieve fever and inflammation. These include:

• Paracetamol is named the safest by WHO experts drug, which, when penetrating the placenta, does not pose a threat to the development of the child and does not harm the woman herself, does not cause an allergic reaction, bronchospasm or peptic ulcer attacks. A contraindication for the use of paracetamol during pregnancy is liver disease.
• Analgin is a powerful pain reliever, but it should be used during pregnancy carefully, in small doses and for a short time, since this remedy causes disruption in the functioning of the liver and kidneys, and because of its ability to thin the blood, the level of hemoglobin in the blood is significantly reduced.
• Nurofen is allowed to be used only in compliance with the dosage in the first and second trimester of pregnancy, but in the third trimester it should be abandoned, as it negatively affects the blood and nervous system and on the development of the genital organs in boys, helps to reduce the number amniotic fluid which can lead to miscarriage.
• No-shpa and riabal are strong painkillers that are most often recommended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy to relieve gastrointestinal, headache or toothache, as well as to eliminate spasms of smooth muscles.
• Papaverine, like no-shpa, reduces the tone of the uterus and is used to relieve spasms. Since this remedy is available in the form of rectal suppositories and intramuscular injections, it is not very convenient to use. If there are problems with the stool and low pressure, this pain reliever and antispasmodic drug should be used with extreme caution.
• Baralgin, spasmalgon are prescribed for removal pain in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Similar drugs (antispasmodics) include maxigan, trigan and spazgan.

headache pills during pregnancy

In the first trimester of bearing a child, doctors advise to forget about headache pills. Many women manage to cope with it in a ventilated room, in silence, lying without a pillow. Often feeling better after sleep.

Self-massage of the temples, applying cold cabbage leaves or ice to the forehead helps some. You can apply compresses with fresh cabbage leaves, which need to be slightly crushed so that they give juice. The compress must be held until the headache stops. Sometimes a scarf or scarf, which is tightly tied around the head, can become an assistant.

Infusions of lemon balm, mint, chamomile have a mild analgesic effect.

If a woman has low pressure, then increase it and remove headache strong and sweet black tea helps.

In the second and third trimester of the term, drugs based on paracetamol - Panadol and Efferalgan - will help stop headache attacks. These drugs are not addictive. Panadol Extra, in addition to paracetamol, also contains caffeine, so it can be used for low blood pressure.

Panadol gynecologists are allowed to use infrequently. It is necessary to adhere to the dose recommended in the instructions. No-shpa can also serve as a lifesaver.

It reduces vasospasm, lowers blood pressure, relaxes muscles.

As for Ibuprofen, it can be used as an analgesic during pregnancy only occasionally and up to the thirtieth week of pregnancy.