"Jess" is a drug that belongs to the category of oral contraceptives. The tool includes antiandrogenic and antimineralocorticoid components. Active substances: ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone.
Drospirenone, upon penetration into the gastrointestinal tract, is immediately and completely absorbed. After a single use, the maximum concentration is observed after about an hour or two. The decomposition products of the component are excreted in feces and urine.
Ethinyl estradiol is absorbed quickly and completely. The maximum concentration of the component reaches an hour or two after administration. The breakdown products of ethinyl estradiol are excreted in the bile and urine.
"Jess" is a drug whose mechanism of action is based on a combination of the properties of its constituent substances. Mostly, the medicine helps suppress the ovulation process. "Jess" is a drug that changes the characteristics of cervical secretions. Under the influence of the drug, mucus becomes poorly permeable to sperm.
As practice shows, in women taking oral contraceptives, the menstrual cycle stabilizes, pain (during some periods) is reduced (and in some cases completely eliminated), and the intensity of bleeding decreases. This, in turn, prevents the development of iron deficiency anemia. In medical practice, there are cases of the use of Jess in endometriosis. A medication can help slow down the development of ovarian cancer.
"Jess" is a drug that does not provoke weight gain. When taking it, patients do not note the occurrence of edema, which is associated with fluid retention caused by estrogen. Thus, according to numerous reviews of patients, the medication is well tolerated.
Drospirenone has a positive effect on the course of premenstrual syndrome. The component has an antiandrogenic effect, helps to reduce the symptoms of acne, normalizes the condition of the skin and hair. This action is similar to the activity of progesterone (a natural hormone produced in the body). Drospirenone does not have glucocorticoid, estrogenic, androgenic and anti-glucocoticoid effects. In combination with ethinyl estradiol, the component favorably affects the lipid profile.
The main indication for taking Jess is to provide protection against unwanted pregnancies. The medication is prescribed to eliminate the moderate form of acne, as well as in severe PMS.
The medicine is contraindicated in case of thrombosis (both arterial and venous), thromboembolism (both in the anamnesis and in the present tense). No medication is prescribed for cerebrovascular disorders, angina pectoris, transient ischemic attacks, diabetes mellitus with vascular complications. Hypersensitivity medicine is not recommended. With pancreatitis, liver failure, liver tumors, hormone-dependent diseases of a malignant nature, vaginal bleeding of an unexplained cause, the Jess remedy is also contraindicated.
After the cancellation of the drug, experts recommend visiting the attending gynecologist.
It should be remembered that pregnancy is an absolute indication for stopping the medication. No medication is prescribed during lactation.
As practice shows, the use of Jess can cause irregular bleeding in the first months of use. In some cases, headaches, hypertrophy in the mammary glands, and nausea may occur. Adverse reactions include increased libido, weight loss, mood swings. Allergies are likely.
It must be remembered that oral contraceptives are not intended for uncontrolled independent use. Before using contraceptives, you must visit a doctor.