The drug "Jess" (tablets) describes the instruction as a monophasic contraceptive with antiandrogenic and antimineralocorticoid properties for oral use. The contraceptive effect is based on the ability of the components contained in the drug to inhibit the ovulation process. When taking Jess medicine, the properties of cervical secretion change - it becomes impermeable to sperm.
Women using oral contraceptives note a normalization of the menstrual cycle, elimination of pain, a decrease in intensity and a decrease in the amount of bleeding. This significantly reduces the likelihood of iron deficiency anemia. Moreover, according to studies, the use of oral contraceptives reduces the incidence of cancer in the ovaries and endometrium.
Describing the effect of the drug "Jess", the instructions for use indicate the properties of its constituent components. So, the substance drospirenone has an antimineralocorticoid effect. This component prevents the occurrence of edema, a change in body weight due to fluid retention under the influence of estrogen. These factors provide a fairly good tolerance to Jess. Drospirenone has a positive effect on premenstrual syndrome, especially in severe cases, accompanied by engorgement in the mammary glands, severe psycho-emotional disorders, muscle, joint and headache, and other unpleasant symptoms.
Drospirenone, also possessing antiandrogenic activity, reduces the number of blackheads and eliminates oily skin and hair. This action of the component is similar to the action of progesterone produced in the body.
The combined effect of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol has a positive effect on the lipid profile.
Birth control pills "Jess" instruction allows for use after the appearance of menarche (first menstruation).
The medicine is not prescribed after menopause.
The tool "Jess" application instruction recommends use to prevent pregnancy, treat acne and premenstrual syndrome of severe course.
As a contraceptive, the medicine is taken on a tablet daily. It is recommended that you select one time to receive. The drug should not be crushed or chewed. A tablet is washed down with a small volume of water. Start taking on the first day of the cycle. On the twenty-first day they take a break until the twenty-eighth day. During this period, menstrual bleeding is likely . From the twenty-eighth day, medication is resumed for three weeks.
Contraindications to the use of Jess include instructions for use in the uterus and mammary gland, a predisposition to thrombosis, severe hepatic dysfunction, endometriosis.
Taking the medicine can cause headache, mood changes, decreased libido, stomach discomfort, nausea, increased blood pressure, intermenstrual bleeding, tension of the mammary glands, weight change.
The drug "Jess" instructions for use does not admit to reception during lactation and pregnancy.
special instructions
If you accidentally missed taking the medicine, the next pill should be taken no later than twelve hours after the previous one. With an interval of more than thirty-six hours, the manufacturer does not guarantee a persistent contraceptive effect.
At the beginning of therapy (in the first two days), medication is recommended to be combined with other non-hormonal contraceptives.
The contraceptive effect of the drug "Jess" decreases with vomiting and diarrhea, as well as with the combined use of the drugs "Rifampicin", "Ampicillin" and other antibiotics.
Before use, consult a doctor.