If a young couple does not plan to have children in the near future, then they use contraception, fortunately - their assortment today is quite wide. In the arsenal of lovers there are condoms, spirals, plasters and oral contraceptives - pills. But what if the unprotected sexual intercourse still took place? In an emergency, postcoital contraceptives created specifically for this will help.
When to act urgently
This kind of medication is used in the range from 24 to 72 hours after sexual contact. Indications for the use of emergency pregnancy prevention methods are:
- unprotected sex
- condom rupture;
- malfunction of the intrauterine device;
- skipping taking 3 or more tablets of oral contraceptives;
- rape;
- the very beginning of sexual activity.
One of the methods of force majeure contraception is the drug Zhenale. Instructions, reviews of doctors and buyers, as well as a comparison with similar drugs are presented in our article.
Release form and description of the medication
This drug is produced in round tablets of a rather large size, in the package 1 piece, the weight of the tablet is 10 mg, its color is light yellow, with a light greenish tint. Take the above remedy is required inside two hours before a meal or after two hours after a meal. The sooner a woman has taken the drug after unprotected sexual intercourse, the faster and more effective it will work. If vomiting occurs within 3 hours after taking the medicine, you need to consult a doctor - it means that this medication is not suitable for you, and you need to find a remedy of a similar action as soon as possible ..
Contraindications and unwanted effects
After taking "Zhenale" possible side effects. They depend on personal intolerance to the components of the drug. It can be nausea, vomiting or headache. To worry about this is not worth it, since such symptoms are possible after the use of any drug. Allocations after Zhenale are also possible, they can be bloody or colorless, this is a variant of the norm. As with any medicine, there are postcoital contraceptives and contraindications. These include renal failure, low hemoglobin, pregnancy, and lactation.
Please note that emergency contraception "Zhenale" does not save from sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS, its effect is aimed only at preventing an unplanned pregnancy. The above drug can not be used instead of conventional contraception or after each individual sexual intercourse. It is not suitable for daily use, as it is designed for emergency cases. For continuous contraception, it is necessary to choose the usual oral contraceptives, which are taken orally every day at the same time.
Recommendations for taking the drug
The use of contraception "Zhenale" is required only in the absence of pregnancy, since it does not cause an abortion, and it does not eliminate an existing pregnancy, but it can harm the fetus. If, after taking the aforementioned remedy, fertilization still occurs, medical or surgical termination of pregnancy is recommended. In the event that a woman decides to leave the child, the risk of pathologies for the development of the unborn baby is not excluded.
The effect of "Zhenale" on women's health
This drug is a non-hormonal drug, therefore it does not affect the hormonal background of a woman and does not knock down the menstrual cycle. The periods after Zhenale come on time, if the cycle is already established, the above-mentioned remedy does not cause unpleasant sensations. The use of alcohol in large doses is unacceptable while taking medications. Of course, we cannot say that Zhenale and alcohol are categorically incompatible. Alcohol does not affect the effectiveness of this postcoital contraceptive, but it is not worth combining the drug with it. The medicine, which is discussed in the article, has won a good reputation among consumers - read about it below.
"Zhenale" - review and opinions on the drug
Women who have tried this means of express contraception, note its high efficiency, the absence of harm to the body, since it does not contain a lethal dose of hormones, but only one antihormone that blocks sperm activity and prevents pregnancy. After taking Zhenale, many women were pleasantly surprised by the absence of unpleasant, and even painful, sensations after taking the pill. Many emergency contraceptives are difficult to tolerate by the body, delivering a lot of inconvenience and side effects. After taking the named drug, there were no such troubles.
Consumers speak well of Zhenal also because it is not a deficit, and it can easily be bought at almost any pharmacy. A doctor’s prescription is not required for this, although it is still advisable to consult a gynecologist before using it. This tool costs about 300 rubles. The undoubted advantage is that the periods after "Zhenale" come on time, the maximum can be delayed for a couple of days, but this happens quite rarely. So, the cycle does not go astray, which cannot but please the customers. Particularly thrifty consumers keep this product in their medicine cabinet “just in case”.
Girls who have experienced the effect of the drug "Zhenale" leave a review, as a rule, positive. Many are surprised how soft it acts and does not affect weight. But before you take a pill, it is advisable to do a pregnancy test, since those who have regular sexual intercourse could have “accidentally” become pregnant earlier, and in this case the drug will cause great harm to the fetus. This information is for those who still decide to leave the child.
Pregnancy and Zhenale
Those who nevertheless are planning a pregnancy in the near future, after "Zhenale" need to withstand 2-3 weeks, and then proceed with action. Over the specified time, the drug is completely excreted from the body and the health of the mother and the future baby are no longer in danger. This tool has passed all clinical trials. And although the instructions indicate possible side effects and discomfort, in fact, a very small percentage of women feel unwell after taking the pill. Doctors also advise “Zhenale” in urgent cases: the opinion of gynecologists about him inspires confidence. Doctors note that this tool was created taking into account the characteristics of the female body, it does not violate the hormonal background of patients.
It is very important that the periods after Zhenale begin on time, according to the usual schedule. Naturally, you can not abuse the above drug, it is recommended only in emergency cases, in particular, after unprotected intercourse. The main component of Zhenale is mifepristone (of course, not only it alone, but in combination with other ingredients). It is usually used for medical abortion, when necessary, and in doses far exceeding one tablet. But to protect against unwanted pregnancy, 10 mg of the drug is enough.
It has already been mentioned that the delay after Zhenale is an extremely rare phenomenon, a maximum of a couple of days, and after this time the cycle is established. Gynecologists unanimously declare that the above-mentioned means of emergency contraception is the most effective. It was invented recently, therefore it includes all the latest developments in pharmacology and medicine. The effectiveness of Zhenale is clinically proven, and women who have used this drug claim that it is the best among these drugs.
Similar drugs
Since Zhenale was created recently, it is worth mentioning the post-coital remedies used by the girls before the above contraceptive appeared on the market. Previously, such medicines as Escapel, Postinor, or Ginepriston were used to protect against unwanted pregnancy. We will consider them in more detail and compare the effectiveness of these funds with Zhenale.
“Escapel” until recently was the latest development of scientists in the field of means of express contraception, and was used when the usual methods of protection against unwanted pregnancy were not suitable or failed. The main component of the drug, levonorgestrel, is also used in Postinor. The advantage of this medicine and its main difference from analogues is that it can be used even during breastfeeding, which means that it also acts gently and accurately, like Zhenale. If pregnancy has already occurred, then Escapel will not harm the fetus, that is, the baby will be born healthy. The effectiveness of this drug is as high as that of the previous one: all women who used this drug escaped pregnancy.
Of the side effects of Escapela, malfunctions and irregularities of the menstrual cycle, copious discharge, pain in the lower abdomen, and with them nausea and migraines are most often mentioned. Few people taking this drug did not cause discomfort. Also, women mentioned an allergic reaction to this medicine - redness and rashes on the skin, nausea, general weakness of the body, indigestion, lethargy and drowsiness. But almost all the buyers were satisfied with the effect of the product, since it was perfectly saved from the consequences of unprotected intercourse. Russian scientists and gynecologists confirm the effectiveness of the use of the drug, it is 97%. But do not forget that the drug does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
How does Escapel drug work, dosage, indications and contraindications
The principle of operation of Escapela is that it slows down the process of ovulation and prevents the egg from leaving the ovary for fertilization. And if this has already happened, then this remedy prevents the fertilized egg from entering the uterus. The main condition is to drink a pill no later than three days after sexual intercourse. If pregnancy has come earlier - all is meaningless. It is not recommended to take this drug constantly, since a large number of hormones will harm the body, increase the number of side effects and reduce the activity of its action. There are no age restrictions for the use of Escapel, it can be taken from the beginning of sexual activity, but before that it is recommended to consult a gynecologist. In addition, a doctor’s prescription is needed to purchase the drug. This drug is also available in 1 tablet per pack. Contraindications to the use of Escapela may include:
- intolerance to the components of the drug;
- liver or kidney failure;
- pregnancy.
Very often, taking the pill is accompanied by secretions and bleeding from the genital tract, this should not be scared, this is the norm. Before taking the medicine, it is also advisable to do a pregnancy test. This contraceptive is taken orally, it must be washed down with a sufficient amount of water. If vomiting begins within two to three hours after administration, it is recommended to take another tablet to enhance the effect. And before the onset of the next menstruation, it is necessary to use local contraceptive methods, for example, a condom, since frequent use of the above medication increases the amount of secretions.
Comparison of the drugs considered in the article
Since both Zhenale and Escapel are similar express contraceptives, each woman herself or after consulting a doctor must decide which remedy she will take. Another representative of the contraceptive line is Postinor. It has been known for a long time and has been on sale for several decades, until recently it was almost the only remedy that protected against unwanted pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. The effectiveness of "Postinor" is only 85%, previously this was enough, but in comparison with previous means of emergency contraception, it is clear that it is inferior to its counterparts. Modern similar drugs are more effective. Postinor is produced in a package of 2 tablets. Like the above medicines, you need to use it inside, one tablet in the first 72 hours after closeness, and the second after 12 hours after using the first.
Pharmacological properties of "Postinor", recommendations for use
The sooner a woman drinks the drug after unprotected sexual intercourse, the greater will be its effectiveness. The Postinor tablet contains a large concentration of hormones, so taking such a contraceptive is a kind of stress for the female body. In the same way as similar medicines, you cannot take Postinor too often, and after use it is necessary to use barrier contraceptives.
A large number of hormones (with frequent use of medication) can weaken the body and bring down the menstrual cycle. An allergic reaction is possible to the above contraceptive in the form of a rash, as well as swelling, nausea and vomiting, pain in the lower abdomen, fatigue and lethargy. Many women noted a sharp deterioration in health and general condition after taking the pills. The effect of this medication is accompanied by heavy bleeding from the genitals. After taking Postinor, it is recommended that you consult a gynecologist and carefully follow his recommendations.
Since Postinor is an analogue of Zhenale, the actions of both drugs are approximately similar, they pursue the same goal, but achieve it in different ways. Women who, due to circumstances, were forced to use emergency contraceptives, when choosing drugs (Zhenale or Postinor) preferred the former. Almost all customers note that Zhenale acts more gently, does not cause painful and unpleasant sensations, and most importantly, it does not violate the menstrual cycle. And after "Postinor", periods come sooner than before, then later, and are accompanied by pains in the lower abdomen and copious discharge. Most customers complain of a sharp deterioration in health after taking exactly "Postinor."
It is worth noting that the prices for these contraceptives are approximately the same. When choosing, it should be borne in mind that an unplanned pregnancy after Zhenale can occur with a very low probability, and it is tolerated much easier.
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Other emergency contraceptives
Talking about the postcoital methods of preventing pregnancy, one can not help but mention the drug "Ginepriston." The recommendations for the use of this medication, like the previous three, is the need for emergency contraception if there was unprotected sexual contact or a condom failed. The essence of its action is that, due to the high concentration of hormones, the drug blocks ovulation and does not allow the sperm to fertilize the egg. He also has contraindications, they are:
- renal failure;
- bronchial asthma;
- lung diseases
- heart failure;
- pregnancy;
- lactation.
This drug, just like Escapel and Postinor, has unpleasant side effects, among which are discomfort in the lower abdomen, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, dizziness, allergies and skin rashes, weakness and drowsiness, as well as menstrual irregularities, copious discharge of scarlet from the genital tract.
Almost all means of emergency contraception have the same method of use, whether it be Zhenale or Ginepriston. It is necessary to use the latter inside no later than 72 hours after unprotected sexual contact. It is recommended to drink the tablet with water, and after that do not eat for two hours. This drug is produced by 1 tablet per pack, the drug costs 200-250 rubles. It is released on prescription. As well as about the drug Zhenale, the feedback from consumers about Ginepristone is positive, but still side effects and discomfort from the last contraceptive tend to make women opt for Zhenale.
How to make the final choice
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