Janine is a low-dose, monophasic, oral, combined-type estrogen-progestogen contraceptive.
The contraceptive effect is achieved through three complementary mechanisms. In particular, when taking the medication, the suppression of ovulation is carried out at the level of the hypothalamic-pituitary regulation, the properties of the cervical secretion are changed in such a way that it becomes impermeable to spermatozoa, as well as endometrial changes that impede the process of egg implantation (fertilized).
Describing the drug "Janine", the instruction indicates that women who take contraceptives (oral) of a combined type have a more regular menstrual cycle, the intensity of bleeding decreases, and soreness against the background of menstruation is less common. As a result of taking, the probability of iron deficiency anemia is reduced.
Jeanine. Instructions for use
The drug (dragee) should be taken orally according to the scheme indicated on the package, daily, at about the same time. It is recommended to drink a little water. One dragee per day is taken for twenty-one days. After this, the next dose begins after a seven-day break. During the interval between courses, as a rule, bleeding occurs (on the second or third day) and may not stop until the next dose.
As side effects when using the drug "Janine", the instruction calls a headache, a change in libido, migraine, vomiting, changes or a worsening of mood, visual impairment, and nausea. Skin rashes, allergies, fluid retention, cholestatic jaundice, nodular, erythema multiforme can also be noted. When taking the drug "Janine", the instruction reports an increase in rare cases of plasma levels of triglycerides, diarrhea, and increased fatigue.
Sometimes chloasma develops (limited hyperpigmentation on the skin), especially in patients who have a history of pregnant chloasma.
In rare cases, thromboembolism and thrombosis may occur.
Jeanine. Instruction Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed for thrombosis (arterial and venous), the conditions preceding them, thromboembolism, migraine, diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis (with a history of severe hypertriglyceridemia or at present). A medication is contraindicated for liver failure and severe liver diseases, malignant or benign hepatic neoplasms, malignant hormone-dependent diseases (including mammary glands or genital organs) detected or suspected of their development. You should not take the drug for vaginal bleeding of an unclear cause, during pregnancy, lactation, prolonged immobilization, extensive injuries, surgery on the lower extremities, hypersensitivity to Janine. If pregnancy is detected during administration, the medication should be immediately withdrawn.
Often, gynecologists prescribe to patients who complain of an irregular cycle, sore menstruation or difficulties in achieving pregnancy, the preparations “Janine” or “Yarina”. According to women taking these medicines, both of them have both positive and negative properties. So, for example, the reception of Janine affects the mass, increasing it, while, when taking Yarina, some ladies, on the contrary, lost weight. In some cases, using both drugs at different times, side effects are noted in both cases.
The use of oral contraceptives should not be carried out without medical supervision. Self-medication can negatively affect your health.