In the article, we will consider reviews about the Aktifert gel.
Pregnancy planning is a very responsible process, requiring people who want to become parents, great patience and a lot of effort. It is worth noting that in recent years there have been frequent cases when a young family tries to conceive a child for a long period, but attempts are unsuccessful, despite all the efforts. At the same time, doctors are in no hurry to make such a diagnosis as infertility. After all, the reproductive system in such cases is most often normal. Identifying the problem is quite simple - you just need to analyze your lifestyle. Negative factors that negatively affect the ability to conceive a child include the presence of excess weight, or, on the contrary, anorexia in one of the partners, bad habits, lack of rest and excessive stress, and poor environmental conditions. As a result, sperm become inactive, unable to survive until fertilization, and they die while in the acidic environment of the vagina.
According to reviews, Aktifert is ideal for conception.
If a man is faced with a similar problem, getting rid of it will help him follow a diet, exercise, giving up alcohol and tobacco. If the above conditions are met, after a few months you can get positive spermogram results. And with a woman using the intravaginal drug in parallel, pregnancy can occur as soon as possible.
The reviews about Aktifert confirm this.
Drug characteristics
Actifert is an intimate gel lubricant that should be administered 15 minutes before intercourse into the vagina. Each paper packaging of the drug contains two disposable tubes, they contain 5 ml of grease. The color of the gel is yellowish, since it contains a special complex of plant polysaccharides. They are secreted by their larch tree wood called Arabinogalactan. These polysaccharides are able to positively affect sperm, which acquire greater viability and activity. In addition, “Aktifert” contains no less important components, such as deodorized water and glycerin. Under their influence, a favorable environment for spermatozoa is created in the vagina (acidity in the vagina decreases significantly, pH and osmolarity normalize) and cytolytic vaginosis is treated, which makes women unpleasant, like with thrush. This disease is practically untreatable, because of it many women suffer from infertility, and doctors, unfortunately, are not always able to determine the presence of this disease.
Terms of sale
"Actifert" is sold in pharmacies, dispensed without a prescription from a doctor. Its cost is relatively low, ranges from 500-700 rubles. Nevertheless, despite the availability of the drug, it is important to remember that it is not recommended to start its use without consulting a doctor. It should be prescribed only by a specialist who is able to exclude a woman's individual intolerance to individual ingredients of the drug.
It is important to note right away that a constant use of the Aktifert gel will not give a 100% guarantee of the result, not to mention the first pregnancy, which many women want. However, there may be pleasant exceptions. In the bulk, it increases the chances of conception in young families by about 30%, which can become decisive.
Reviews about the gel for conception "Actifert" are mostly positive.
Instructions for use
The drug can be used to achieve two goals. The rules for its application are different in each case.
“Actifert” gel for the purpose of conception should be used by women in the fertile period - the period of ovulation, when the egg ripens and leaves the ovary. For every woman, this period is different and depends on the characteristics of the body. In most cases, the fertile period is in the middle of the menstrual cycle. Due to the fact that the drug package contains two tubes, the first of them should be used up about a couple of days before ovulation, and the second on the day of ovulation. The use of funds more often than twice a month is prohibited. According to reviews, Aktifert gel is quite convenient to use.
How to inject gel?
Rules for the introduction of the gel into the vagina:
- It is necessary to break off the seal located there from the tip of the tube in order to open it.
- A woman should take the recommended position - lie on your back, relax as much as possible.
- Next, you need to enter the tip of the tube into the vagina, and then squeeze out all its contents.
- Go to sexual intercourse after 10-15 minutes after injection of the gel. It is important not to get up or move during this time, so that the gel does not leak out and begin to act.
So it is said in the instructions to the "Actifert." We will consider reviews below.
If a woman is diagnosed with cytolytic vaginosis, the gel should be used similarly to the first case, with the exception of one difference. It should be administered immediately before bedtime. It is important that the gel remains in the vagina throughout the night. This procedure is performed twice or thrice in one month. The course of treatment can be repeated every month, if there is such a need.
Who helped "Aktifert"? According to reviews, there are many such women.
Contraindications and possible side effects
If a woman has an allergy to any of the components of the drug, as well as for individual intolerance, it should not be used.
According to reviews of "Aktifert", its use is most often safe for women, and side effects develop in extremely rare cases. The use of the drug for the purpose of treatment is permissible in nursing and pregnant women.
You can verify the safety of the drug by conducting a simple home test. It is necessary to apply a small amount of gel on the mucous membranes not only for himself, but also for the partner, because he may also have an allergic reaction. Then you need to wait 8 hours. In the absence of any manifestations in the form of burning, itching or fever, you can safely use the "Aktifert" gel for conception.
Instructions and reviews confirm this.
Storage
Most often, the conception of a child with the help of "Actifert" occurs within 3-4 menstrual cycles. In this regard, women prefer to purchase several packages of the drug at once. On the one hand, this is risky, because conception may occur earlier, and several packages will remain unclaimed, despite the fact that the money has already been spent. On the other hand, the acquisition of several packages of the drug can be called practical, because the drug is in great demand in pharmacies.
In the reviews on the use of Actifert, women noted that there were situations when the drug was not enough for the entire course of treatment, but it was not available in pharmacies. I had to place an order and wait for delivery for a long time, and the result of the fight against infertility came to naught due to a long break.
In the event that several packs of “Aktifert” were purchased at once, a woman must ensure its proper storage so that the drug does not lose its healing properties. The drug is suitable for three years from the date of release, and it is recommended to store it in a cool place where the temperature is in the range from +5 to +25 degrees Celsius. It is also important that the drug is not available for children.
Reviews of gynecologists about "Aktifert" are presented at the end of the article.
Analogs
The drug, of course, is not the only tool that increases the chances of becoming pregnant, and has analogues. There are many drugs that have a similar effect, but differ in cost and composition. One of these drugs is Ginofit.
It is an intimate gel, which contains the following substances: p-anisic and levulinic acids, as well as hydroxyethyl cellulose and other auxiliary components. Ginofit, like Actifert, is able to affect the acidity of the vaginal environment, reducing it. In addition, it is effective in the absence of natural lubrication. The cost of Ginofit is approximately half the cost of Actifert, although differences in the method of use and effectiveness between these drugs are minimal.
However, Ginofit has a more extensive number of contraindications. It should not be used not only for individual intolerance, but also if a woman has damage to the internal genital organs, neoplasms or infections. Thus, women who have just given birth will not be able to use it. Ginofit is also contraindicated in girls who have not reached puberty. Among other things, women who have chosen Gynofit will have to use pads for the duration of their use, as it provokes abundant vaginal discharge.
Another rather profitable analogue of “Aktifert” is douching with soda. Soda promotes a change in acidity in the vagina like the Actifert gel.
It is logical to assume that many will prefer to save money and use soda to get a similar effect. But it should be borne in mind that a solution of soda, first of all, must be properly prepared. To do this, pour boiled water into a glass and dissolve ½ teaspoon of soda in it. Next, the liquid should be cooled to a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. The douching procedure should be carried out throughout the week during the ovulation period.
Moreover, douching with soda can provoke some problems. Nausea and vomiting may occur, as well as dryness in the vagina. In some cases, a woman begins to experience abdominal pain and cramps.
Accordingly, you should think carefully about your health before trying to save on the purchase of Actifert. It is no secret that treatment of side effects and consequences is always much more expensive.
Another analogue of Actifert is the US-made Pree-Seed. The action of this tool is completely similar to the action of the Russian counterpart, but its cost is much higher, despite the fact that it usually lasts for 5-7 cycles of use. Gels differ in composition, but their effectiveness and purpose are absolutely identical.
Reviews about "Aktifert"
In accordance with the instructions, use the gel for infertility should be exclusively during the period of ovulation. You can determine it using a special test, sold in absolutely any pharmacy. Women who used it on the recommendation of the attending gynecologist recommend that they inject the gel into the vagina one day before the day of ovulation.
Many women in their reviews of Actifert also note that they managed to cure cytolytic vaginosis exclusively with this drug, while other drugs did not produce the expected effect. The instructions for use noted that a lubricant should be used if the acidity of the vagina is 4.5 or more, while symptoms appear in the form of whites, itching and burning. Doctors, in turn, note the high effectiveness of Actifert in relation to the effect on the microflora of the vagina. In this case, the course of gel treatment should not be more than three days. If necessary, treatment can be repeated next month.
Many women in their reviews note one important nuance - the effectiveness of the drug depends on the correctness of its input. For some to achieve a positive effect, a single use of a lubricant gel was enough, others had to use it several times. Those who become pregnant with the help of “Aktifert” advise to raise their legs after intercourse and lie down in this position for about half an hour. In this case, the sperm does not leak and penetrates better. The most optimal use is before bedtime, in the evening. In no case should you save and inject only part of the product into the vagina - you need to use everything that is in the tube for single use. The introduction of all the necessary dose will count on a positive effect.
Reviews about the gel for conception "Aktifert" do not end there.
Use it only if the doctor has recommended it. Only he can pre-make the correct diagnosis. Otherwise, the use of the drug will be ineffective and ineffective. This is confirmed by the reviews of women who did not achieve the necessary effect from the use of the gel. They believe that Aktifert has no effect and is essentially a placebo. As a rule, women who did not receive results from the gel showed various health problems, for example, diseases of the genitourinary system in the chronic form or hormonal imbalance.
A fairly large group of women notes that they used Actifert as part of the complex therapy of infertility in conjunction with other medicines and drugs. Therefore, they cannot argue that the positive effect was obtained precisely from the use of the product.
Doctors reviews
Consider the reviews of gynecologists about the Actifert gel.
Doctors draw the attention of their patients to the fact that a vaginal lubricant can cause miscarriage in early pregnancy. A similar reaction is due to the fact that the lubricant creates a positive environment and conditions for movement, not only for healthy sperm, but also for injured.
Reviews of gynecologists about the gel for conception "Actifert" are mixed. Some doctors note the drug has many positive qualities and prescribe it to their patients with a high degree of confidence in its effectiveness, advising the use of the gel for several cycles. Others do not believe in the positive effect of the lubricant and prefer to treat their patients for infertility with medication. And they, of course, are right in the first place that a full course of examinations should be taken before using the product. It is possible that one of the spouses, or even both, have serious reproductive health problems. In this case, the necessary treatment is required. Be that as it may, even in the absence of pathologies, the specialist needs to study the results of analyzes and examinations in order to understand the necessity of prescribing the drug or any analogue of it.
The doctors' comments about "Aktifert" confirm this.
Information in conclusion
It is important to understand that the effectiveness of the drug, regardless of the reviews, will depend not only on the characteristics of the woman’s body, but also on many other factors. Undoubtedly, Actifert provides an excellent opportunity for couples planning a pregnancy in the near future. The drug is harmless and natural. However, completely trusting him is not permissible. To get the desired result in the form of pregnancy, you need to make a lot of effort - you need to change your lifestyle, diet, give up bad habits, use tobacco and alcohol, spend more time in the fresh air, move more, avoid stressful situations and maintain a good mood. Only an integrated approach to the situation will allow us to find parental happiness as soon as possible.
Those who were helped by the Aktifert gel leave positive reviews about this drug.