Hormonal contraceptives are considered the best way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Modern drugs are safe and very effective. From the woman only one thing is required - to take the drug on time. This guarantees the absence of pregnancy in 99% of cases. However, you need to select drugs individually, because the set of hormones and dosage in each of them are different. Today we will consider the composition of Logest, as well as the reviews of doctors and patients.
Manufacturer
This is a product of the famous Bayer company, which has long been known in the pharmaceutical market. German quality has long been a household name. But gynecologists are guided not only by the rating of the manufacturer. The composition of "Logest" is credible, because the dosage of hormones is minimal, but sufficient to perform its functions.
This dragee, each of which is covered with a special shell. A biphasic hormonal drug combines the effect of two active substances. This is ethinyl estradiol, which is contained in an amount of 20 μg per 1 tablet, as well as gestoden, 75 μg. The rest of the composition of "Logest" is no different from the composition of similar drugs, which are many on the market. These are auxiliary components that do not carry any load. There are 21 tablets in the package, that is, it is not assumed that there are pacifiers that are taken during the menstrual cycle.
Drug action
The composition of "Logest" determines its effect on the body. This is a low-dose, monophasic, combined contraceptive. The effect is carried out due to three mechanisms that occur simultaneously and complement each other:
- Suppression of ovulation. Since egg maturation does not occur, then conception is impossible. It turns out that the ovaries temporarily suspend their work. Theoretically, if a woman took COCs for 10 years, then the activity of her ovaries will last exactly so, that is, the onset of menopause will be delayed.
- At the same time, the mucus of the cervix becomes so viscous and thick that sperm are not able to penetrate through it.
- The endometrium itself also changes. Logest tablets completely exclude egg implantation.
First result
As we see, the launch of all these three mechanisms makes the probability of pregnancy practically equal to zero. At the same time, a woman feels a change already in the first two months after taking the drug. Logest tablets are a real salvation for those women whose menstruation is accompanied by a sharp deterioration in their condition and a drop in hemoglobin levels. It helps to relieve monthly discomfort. Menstruation now comes day to day. Their duration is reduced to 3-4 days, and the amount of discharge becomes less.
Indications and dosages
The drug has one single goal - the prevention of unwanted pregnancy. In rare cases, the doctor may prescribe Logest birth control pills to correct hormonal disorders. But most often, other, specialized drugs are used for these purposes.
As we already said, the blister contains 21 tablets. Decide for yourself what time it will be most convenient for you to take pills. It might be worth putting the packaging in the kitchen, next to the coffee cups. Then just before breakfast you can take one tablet without missing a single one. It is very convenient to sign on a blister what day of the week and on what date the first pill was taken. Then it will be possible to enter the end date of packing into the calendar. Now you will always be completely sure that you have not missed a single one.
For others, on the contrary, it is more convenient to keep the packaging on the dressing table and take the drug in the evening, removing makeup in front of the mirror. So, all 21 tablets should be taken one after another, after which there should be a menstruation. Usually it starts on day 2-3. After a seven-day break on the eighth day, you need to start taking pills from a new package. This forms the familiar cycle, which begins, for example, on Monday. And menstruation will occur on Wednesdays. And so, time after time, until the drug is discontinued.
Effects on the body
The composition of the tablets "Logest" provides a minimal effect on the body as a whole with high efficiency in terms of protection against pregnancy. After taking the drug, gestoden is completely absorbed from the digestive tract. The maximum concentration of the hormone is reached within an hour after administration. It binds to globulin, which binds sex hormones. With daily use, accumulation in serum is observed. It is excreted from the body only in the form of metabolites, with the help of the kidneys and intestines.
The composition of the drug "Logest" suggests the presence of two hormones. The second is ethinyl estradiol. It is rapidly and completely absorbed from the digestive tract. After about an hour and a half, the maximum concentration in the blood is reached. It is excreted as metabolites with urine and bile.
First pack
The use of Logest begins on the first day of the menstrual cycle. If you have not taken COC so far, then wait for the next bleeding. After taking the first pill, mark the date and day of the week. This is important so that later you can control the correctness of the reception. Then everything is simple. Every day, at the same time, you need to drink one tablet and drink it with a small amount of water. If you are late with the first pill, then you can start taking on the 2nd-5th day of menstruation. However, in this case, during the first month of admission, it is desirable to additionally use barrier methods of contraception.
Drug change
Such a transition can cause some difficulties if before that you took a COC containing 28 tablets per pack. Do not forget that such a decision should be justified. Only a doctor can decide that you should change hormonal birth control and choose the most suitable for you. The composition of the hormones "Logest" is optimal for young girls and women giving birth, so in most cases, if it is prescribed once, then they continue to use it for many years.
So, if the drug that you took before that contained 28 tablets in a package, then you finish it until the end, and then you start Logest without a break. In the case when the previous blister contained 21 tablets, you can take the usual seven-day break.
Postpartum and abortion care should be discussed with your healthcare provider. In the first case, it will become possible only by artificially feeding the baby. After abortion, it is recommended to start taking COCs on the first day.
Side effects
Gynecologists note that the use of Logest is most often well tolerated. Reviews of women fully confirm this fact. According to statistics, in 90% of cases, taking pills goes completely unnoticed. However, in some cases, during the first few months of taking the drug, the following unpleasant symptoms are observed: soreness and tension of the mammary glands, discharge from the nipples, spotting, bloody discharge throughout the cycle, as well as headaches or migraines. In addition, in their reviews, some patients noted a change in libido (decrease or increase), nausea and vomiting, worsening skin condition and the appearance of acne. Despite the fact that the chance to experience one or more of the listed symptoms is small, you can not ignore this fact. Be sure to inform your healthcare provider.
Adaptation period
This concept applies to all modern, hormonal drugs, and Logest is no exception. Instructions and reviews emphasize that sometimes during the first cycle the body seems to get used to the effects of the drug. The hormonal background changes, albeit slightly, which means that this is not surprising. As women note, already with the beginning of the second cycle, headaches and spotting are becoming more rare, and soon they completely end. This does not mean that such symptoms can be ignored. Only the attending physician can confidently say whether it is worth the wait, or is it better to cancel the drug and switch to another.
Spotting between menstruation is a fairly common complaint of women who started taking Logest. Do not be afraid, this is a common phenomenon that rarely lasts longer than 2-3 months. During the first cycle, it may seem to you that your periods did not stop. In the second it will be episodic highlighting. And then you completely forget about them.
Contraindications
We emphasize once again that COCs are not vitamins. Only a specialist can prescribe them, based on analyzes and examinations, as well as a history. "Logest" should not be applied if there is any condition listed below:
- Pregnancy or suspicion of it.
- Lactation period.
- Serious surgery in the recent past.
- Vaginal bleeding of unknown etiology.
- Hormone-dependent tumor processes.
- Pancreatitis
- Diseases of the liver and gall bladder.
- Diabetes.
- Any disorders and diseases of the female genitourinary system, until their full examination and treatment;
- Venous and arterial thrombosis.
- Migraine.
As you can see, the list is quite extensive, but not one of these diseases is a complete contraindication for the appointment of COCs. However, be sure to inform your doctor.
The need for regular inspections
If you are taking Logest, the doctor who has appointed will instruct you that you should now undergo an examination at least once a year. This is provided that nothing bothers. Immediately inform the doctor of any changes in health status, exacerbation of chronic diseases.
Make an appointment if:
- You have found a seal in the mammary gland.
- If prolonged immobility is expected. For example, hospitalization.
- When severe vaginal bleeding occurs.
- If you forgot to take several tablets in a row, and unprotected intercourse has already taken place.
- You didn’t have another period twice in a row.
When the drug needs to be canceled
This is necessary if for the first time in your life you have felt unusual and disturbing symptoms. This is a severe cough for no apparent reason, pain behind the sternum, sudden shortness of breath, prolonged headache or migraine. Partial or complete loss of vision, double vision, attacks of slurred speech, sudden changes in hearing and smell, dizziness, weakness or loss of sensation, severe pain in the abdomen. These are possible violations that are quite rare. You just have to be attentive to your health, in each alarming case, consult a doctor.
Analogs
Has it ever happened to you that you go to the pharmacy after work, and your COCs are not available? And today you have to start a new packaging, or rather, you had in the morning. What to do, what to replace "Logest"? Composition analogs are drugs that contain exactly the same substances in similar dosages. Among these can be called only "Lindinet 20". This is the same Logest, only from Gideon Richter. Its cost is much more attractive, which is a decisive factor for some women.
There are other hormonal contraceptives on the market that contain the same active ingredients. These are "Femoden", "Ginelea", "Milvane", "Minulet", "Mirell". However, they all have different dosages. Therefore, only a doctor can assess the condition of your body and its needs. Do not change hormonal contraceptives as you see fit, this can lead to hormonal failure.
Instead of a conclusion
We have the opportunity to plan families and the birth of our children. This is a great happiness. Therefore, do not give up modern and reliable hormonal contraceptives. They allow you to avoid the serious complications that abortion is fraught with, and also enable the woman to choose the moment when she will be ready to become a mother. "Logest" is one of the most modern drugs, which has a mild effect on the body. Women who take it, for the most part, note only an improvement in overall health. Side effects are extremely rare, the drug does not lead to fluctuations in body weight, which is good news.