Logest refers to a low-dose, monophasic oral estrogen-progestogen (combination type) contraceptive.
The effect of contraception is due to the action of various complementary mechanisms. Logest instruction is described as a drug that can suppress ovulation and change the properties of cervical secretions.
As clinical practice shows, after women take contraceptives, the menstrual cycle normalizes, the intensity of bleeding decreases, and soreness decreases. Due to the above factors, the likelihood of iron deficiency anemia is reduced. Some experts also note a decrease in the risk of developing ovarian and endometrial cancer.
Instruction Logest. Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed for arterial and venous thrombosis, history of thromboembolism or at present, conditions preceding thrombosis (including angina pectoris, transient attacks (ischemic)).
The Logest instruction does not recommend the use of Logest for pancreatitis accompanied by severe hypertriglyceridemia, severe pathologies, liver tumors (malignant or benign), liver failure, vaginal bleeding of an unexplained cause, diagnosed hormone-dependent tumors of a malignant nature or with suspected development. The drug is not prescribed during pregnancy and lactation. Also, the Logest instruction does not recommend use for prolonged immobilization, extensive injuries, surgical interventions on the legs and other serious operations, for individual intolerance to the drug.
Adverse reactions to the drug can be tension or pain in the mammary glands, their increase or discharge from them, spotting (spotting) from the vagina, uterine breakthrough bleeding, migraine, headache, vomiting, change in libido, mood swings, abdominal pain, cholestatic jaundice, erythema nodosum, weight change, skin rash, fluid retention. In rare cases, diarrhea, chloasma, and fatigue may occur.
If these negative reactions appear, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Logest. Instruction Overdose
Taking a large amount of the drug causes vomiting, spotting (spotting), and nausea. Treatment is prescribed in this case symptomatic.
Logest. Instructions for use
The drug is intended for internal use. Dragees are washed down with a small volume of liquid (water). It is recommended to be taken at approximately the same time, for twenty-one days, continuously on a tablet per day.
The subsequent intake (from the next package) begins after a seven-day interval between courses. During this break, as a rule, bleeding occurs, which begins on the second or third day after taking the twenty-first dragee and may not end by the start of the use of the drug from a new package.
According to many women, Logest is well tolerated. Some patients note that, unlike some other contraceptives, extra kilograms do not appear from this drug. However, when taking Logest, acne does not disappear. Assessing the contraceptive effect of this medication, patients attribute it to highly effective.
According to experts, this contraceptive is one of the safest for women's health.
Before using oral contraceptives, it is necessary to undergo a gynecological and general medical examination.