The drug "Jess Plus" belongs to the category of low-dose monophasic contraceptives. The medication is combined and is a tablet with active substances and an auxiliary component - calcium levomefolate. The contraceptive effect of the drug as a whole is due to the process of
the pressure of ovulation.
When taking Jess Plus (expert reviews confirm this), the viscosity of cervical mucus also increases . Women who use oral contraceptives note a decrease in soreness, duration and intensity of bleeding. Thanks to the stabilization of the cycle, the probability of iron deficiency anemia is reduced.
Description of the drug
Drospirenone contained in the medication has an antimineralocorticoid effect. Due to this, when using the drug, there is a decrease in body weight, a decrease in the likelihood of peripheral edema. The drospirenone component also has an antiandrogenic effect, helping to reduce acne. In addition, the condition of the skin and hair improves markedly. These effects are similar to the action of natural progesterone, which is produced in the body of a woman. The presence of an auxiliary substance - calcium levomefolate - reduces the likelihood of a defect in the neural tube of the fetus in the event of a sudden pregnancy after taking the contraceptive was discontinued.
"Jess Plus": instructions, indications, method of application
The medication is prescribed as a contraceptive for women who have symptoms of hormone-dependent fluid retention in the body. The drug is prescribed as a contraceptive for patients with a moderate form of acne, folate deficiency, and also suffering from a severe form of premenstrual syndrome.
The drug is taken according to the scheme indicated on the package. Recommended daily intake at one time. The tablets are not chewed, but swallowed whole. It is recommended to drink it with water in a small amount. Reception is carried out for 28 days. The next package begins without a break, immediately after the end of the first. The first pill is recommended to be taken on the first day of menstrual bleeding.
Side effects and contraindications
The drug is contraindicated in severe violations of the liver or kidneys. No medication is prescribed after menopause. Contraindicated before the onset of menarche. A contraceptive is not prescribed for diabetes mellitus, a predisposition to thrombosis (venous or arterial), migraine, accompanied by focal symptoms of a neurological nature. Contraindications also include hormone-dependent malignant neoplasms, pregnancy or suspicion of it, as well as the period of lactation.
When using the drug, nausea, tenderness in the area of the mammary glands, irregular menstrual-like bleeding can be noted . Before using Jess Plus, you should consult your doctor.