According to statistics, every third pregnancy on our planet ends with an interruption. In one case, this happens regardless of the desire of the woman. At the same time, the average period for which a miscarriage (natural or artificial) occurs is up to eight weeks. Also, interruption can occur at the request of the fairer sex. One way to have an abortion is to use the Postinor drug. For abortion in the early stages, it is quite effective. However, some women use it after delaying the alleged menstruation. This article will tell you about whether the “Postinor” can terminate the pregnancy in the early stages. You will learn how to use this medication and the opinions of doctors about this.
The opinion and recommendations of gynecologists
Despite the fact that the Postinor tablets (for abortion) reviews are good, the drug is not recommended to be used often. Doctors say that the drug inflicts a strong blow on the established hormonal background of the representative of the weaker sex. Often this leads to further problems.
Gynecologists say that the drug "Postinor" for termination of pregnancy in the early stages has real effectiveness only in the first three days after unprotected sexual contact. Later, the medicine has almost no effect on the pregnancy. Gynecologists strongly do not recommend using the medication on their own. Before use, the patient should consult a doctor and get individual recommendations.
What does the medicine consist of?
The drug “Postinor” (sometimes used by women to terminate early pregnancy) has the following composition: 0.75 mg levonorgestrel, colloidal silicon dioxide (0.5 mg), lactose monohydrate (71 mg), potato starch (0.5 mg), corn starch (23 mg), talc (3 mg), magnesium stearate (1 mg).
One tablet contains two tablets. The average cost of this medication is 400 rubles per pack.
The effect of the drug and its effectiveness
How does the drug “Postinor” work to terminate pregnancy in the early stages? The instructions for use tell consumers the following information.
Immediately after ingestion, the drug is delivered to the stomach, and then to the intestines. The absorption of the drug begins immediately. The maximum concentration of the active substance in the blood of a representative of the weaker sex is detected after an hour and a half. The tool "Postinor" for abortion in the early stages of the reviews is good. Consumers and experts say that if you take the pill on the first day after unprotected contact, then the probability of a positive outcome will be 95 percent. When the medicine is used after two days, the effectiveness is estimated at 80 percent. After three days, the medication is considered useless. However, some individuals manage to terminate an unwanted pregnancy even then .
The drug has an effect on the ovaries of a woman. It blocks the work of the reproductive organs. This leads to the reverse development of the follicle and the abolition of ovulation. If the egg has already come out, the medication acts on the corpus luteum, suppressing its work. In addition, the tool makes cervical mucus more viscous. This fact prevents the penetration of sperm into the uterus. If this inevitably happened, then Postinor begins to act on the mucous membrane of the uterus. So, the endometrium undergoes reverse development and does not have the ability to take an already fertilized cell. All these facts together prevent the further development of pregnancy.
Indications for use of the drug
In what cases is this medication used? Instructions for use indicate only one indication - the need to terminate a pregnancy. So, the tool can be used when the usual methods of contraception are ineffective. For example, a condom broke, a vaginal ring slipped , another contraceptive pill was missed, and so on.
It is worth noting that before use, you must definitely study the instructions. Like any medication, the drug "Postinor" has limitations and contraindications.
In what cases is it necessary to refuse to use a medication?
- Diseases of the liver and kidneys in the acute stage.
- The fairer sex is up to 16 years old.
- Congenital diseases of a genetic nature. Lactose intolerance.
- Hypersensitivity or the possibility of an allergy to any component of the drug.
- Pregnancy, including developing outside the uterine cavity.
The drug can be taken only after the doctor’s permission for lactation, hepatitis of various types.
How does Postinor terminate an early pregnancy?
The drug must be used strictly by induction. In this case, the effect of such correction will be maximum. One pack of medicine contains two tablets. The first of them must be taken as soon as possible after sexual contact. The sooner you do this, the greater the likelihood of a positive outcome.
The second capsule of the drug is taken 12 hours after the first. At the same time, the break between them should not exceed 16 hours. That is why it is so important to correctly calculate the correction scheme with such a substance.
Doctors say that the Postinor medication is not used to terminate a pregnancy after a delay of menstruation. However, some ladies claim that they managed to terminate the pregnancy in this way. Gynecologists testify that this is only a coincidence. A normally developing pregnancy after four weeks cannot be interrupted by the use of this substance.
special instructions
If you have taken the “Postinor” pills to terminate pregnancy in the early stages, then be prepared for side effects. The proper work of the drug is evidenced by the onset of bleeding. In most cases, it resembles regular menstruation. In this case, the next menstruation may begin a few days after the completion of these allotments.
Often, a medication causes nausea. That is why doctors do not recommend eating food before using the drug. It is also worth refraining from eating for several hours after consuming the last pill. If vomiting occurs, then the woman needs to take an extra pill, since the effect of the correction may be incomplete.
After two weeks after the correction, it is worth visiting a gynecologist and undergoing an ultrasound examination. This will make sure that the pregnancy does not really develop.
Reviews of patients about the drug and its effect
Each representative of the weaker sex can terminate a pregnancy with Postinor. This does not require a doctor’s permission or prescription. The drug is sold in every pharmacy chain. This is an undoubted advantage of the medication.
Women say that immediately after using the first capsule, mild pain can be observed in the lower part of the peritoneum. Also, sometimes they are joined by heaviness in the lumbar region. Doctors explain this by the fact that the drug enhances the contractility of the myometrium.
Women say that in the absence of the effect of correction, the drug does not have a detrimental effect on the fetus. This suggests that a representative of the weaker sex can still give birth to this baby in the absence of effect. It is worth noting that most postcoital contraceptives lead to irreversible changes in the body of the embryo.
Patients say that sometimes the drug fails. So, a woman may begin to bleed slightly. However, this does not mean that the pregnancy is interrupted. The embryo can only slightly exfoliate from the uterine wall, but continue its development. That is why it is so important to visit the ultrasound examination room some time after the correction. If there is no effect, the woman is invited to undergo a standard abortion procedure.
Summarizing
Now you know how to terminate an early pregnancy with Postinor. In recent years, this medication is used less and less. It is significantly inferior to the drug "Eskopel", which has less pronounced side effects and greater efficacy in use. Whatever method of abortion is chosen, it must be remembered that after using postcoital contraceptives, a woman should be protected by additional means until the next cycle. The use of the drug "Postinor" does not guarantee you that conception will not occur already at the next contact. Use contraception on time and be healthy!