Pills "Belara", the price of which is slightly more than 500 p., Relate to products with estrogen-progestogen effects, antiandrogenic activity. Long-term use (longer than 21 days) helps to reduce the secretion of LH and FSH, suppresses ovulation, secretory transformation and proliferation of the endometrium. Along with this, a change in the composition of cervical mucus is noted . This prevents the penetration of sperm. The first active substance of the drug - chlormadinone acetate - has an antiandrogenic effect. Its activity is determined by the ability to replace androgens at specific receptors. The second substance - ethinyl estradiol - inhibits the activity of the sweat glands of the skin. The component significantly enhances the production of globulin, which binds sex hormones. As a result, the content of free testosterone is reduced . Ethinyl estradiol provokes endometrial proliferation.
Appointment
In addition to reliable contraceptive protection, Belara contraceptives (expert reviews confirm this) help to normalize the menstrual cycle, reduce the severity of PMS manifestations, dysmenorrhea, and reduce the risk of anemia (iron deficiency), functional cysts and malignant tumors in the ovaries, ectopic pregnancy. In practice, the prevention of the appearance of pathologies of the mammary glands of a benign nature and inflammation in the pelvic organs was also noted.
Contraindications
Means "Belara" (instructions for use contain such information) is not prescribed for thrombosis at the beginning of therapy or in the anamnesis, hypersensitivity, the presence of thrombophlebitis or manifestations of embolism. Medication is not recommended for planned operations and during the entire period of immobilization (after injuries, casting, for example). Contraindications include diabetes mellitus, complicated by vascular disorders and uncontrollable, uncontrolled hypertension or a significant increase in pressure. The medicine "Belara" is not prescribed (the instructions for use confirm this) for disorders of the liver, jaundice, hepatitis, cholestasis, generalized pruritus, severe pain in epigastrium, porphyria (primary or relapse). It is not recommended to take the drug with hormone-dependent formations of a malignant type, in the anamnesis or with suspicion of them, including frequent headaches, migraine attacks, hearing or vision disorders, severe depression.
Contraindications to the appointment of Belara (the instructions for use confirm this) include hyperplasia in the endometrium, severe epilepsy, vaginal bleeding of an unclear nature, amenorrhea of an obscure nature. The drug is not recommended during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Dosage regimen
The first pill is taken on the first day of menstruation. In this case, a contraceptive effect is ensured from the first day and it persists for a seven-day break. If the medicine “Belara” (instructions for use contains such data) was taken on the 3-5th day of the cycle, then it is recommended to use additional contraceptives during the first week .