Birth control pills are perhaps the most popular contraceptive. They are distinguished by a high level of reliability (99.9% versus 85% with condoms), ease of use and associated positive effects.
Tri-Regol, an average price of 250 p., Is a popular oral contraceptive. About his composition, action, features, as well as the impressions of the girls who took him, now we will talk.
Structure
In one blister of the drug "Tri-Regol" contains 21 tablets. They have different colors and different composition:
- Pink. 6 items. Each of them contains 30 ÎĽg of ethinyl estradiol and 50 ÎĽg of levonorgestrel. There are also auxiliary substances - talc, lactose monohydrate, starch, magnesium stearate and colloidal silicon dioxide. These components are present in all 21 tablets.
- White. 5 items. Each of them contains 40 ÎĽg of ethinyl estradiol, 75 ÎĽg of levonorgestrel.
- Dark yellow. 10 pieces. Each of them contains 30 ÎĽg of ethinyl estradiol, 125 ÎĽg of levonorgestrel.
It is worth noting that there is also a version of this drug called “Tri-Regol 21 + 7”. One pack contains 28 tablets. The first 21 are the same as in regular packaging, and the rest have a placebo effect. They have no active substances, they consist of iron fumarate (76.05 mg).
They are needed mainly so that the girl does not forget when she needs to open the right pack. If in the case of the usual version of the drug it will be necessary to count 7 laid days of a break, then in this situation this will not be required. Just at the end of the old pack you need to start a new one.
How does the drug work?
Many women who do not understand the topic of oral contraceptives are wondering how the Tri-Regol birth control pills work. In fact, the principle of their action is very simple.
Levonorgestrel, which is a synthetic derivative of progestogen, contributes to an increase in the density of mucus in the cervical canal. This disrupts the release of statins and inhibits the movement of sperm, as a result of which the production of gonadoliberin is blocked. This is what inhibits the ovulation process.
Ethinyl estradiol has a different effect. It does not allow egg maturation in the follicle. This is carried out due to the following actions rendered by him:
- Oppression of pituitary functions.
- Inhibition of the production of hormones by the ovary.
- Increased peristalsis of the fallopian tubes.
- Violation of the structure of the endometrium.
- Inhibition of the formation of the corpus luteum.
So there is no doubt in the reliability of the drug. Even if the sperm somehow penetrates the fallopian tubes, the egg simply cannot be fixed on the endometrium.
Contraindications
Speaking about the use of “Tri-Regol”, it is important to note the fact that he, like any other medical product, has contraindications. Their list is as follows:
- Lactation and pregnancy.
- Hypersensitivity to any component, a tendency to allergies.
- A history of idiopathic jaundice and severe itching.
- Smoking from the age of 35 years.
- Liver disease.
- Age over 40 years.
- Predisposition to thrombosis and thromboembolism.
- Sickle cell anemia.
- Severe diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Marfan's syndrome.
- Vaginal bleeding of unknown origin.
- Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis.
- Bubble drift.
- Severe diabetes.
- Hemolytic anemia.
- Disorders of fat metabolism.
- Colitis of the chronic type.
- Breast or endometrial cancer.
- Otosclerosis, accompanied by hearing impairment.
- Migraine.
- Phlebitis.
- Recent heavy operations.
- Injuries requiring a long recovery.
- Lactase deficiency.
But in general, about whether a woman can take Tri-Regol tablets or not, the doctor will tell her after conducting an examination and studying her tests.
The list of contraindications is impressive, therefore, in order to avoid negative consequences, you do not need to prescribe the drug yourself. It is strongly recommended that you sign up with a gynecologist and undergo an examination.
Rules for taking the drug
They must be observed in strict order. How to take "Tri-Regol", described in detail in the instructions for the drug.
The first tablet is drunk on the 1st day of the menstrual cycle. The drug is drunk daily at the same time. If a girl suffers from forgetfulness, then she can set an alarm clock.
When the last pill is drunk, you need to take a 7-day break. Exactly 1 week without drug. About 3 days after the last pill, menstruation occurs. More precisely, it is a withdrawal bleeding. Allocations are very similar to menstruation, but they are less plentiful, and they also end faster.
On the eighth day, you need to open a new pack, even if the menstruation has not yet been completed. These are the rules for the use of Tri-Regola.
If the girl has an abortion, then you need to start drinking OK either on the same day or the next. When deciding to switch from one type of OK to Tri-Regol, you need to finish the started pack of contraceptives, and only after the break open the package of the new drug.
Important! It is strongly recommended that you use condoms additionally during the first 7 days after starting OK. Of course, a high concentration of the drug in the blood is observed already 2 hours after administration, but the body needs time to get used to. Then barrier contraception is not needed - neither during menstruation, nor when opening a new pack.
What to do if you miss a pill?
It is important to give a separate answer to this question. In general, you can not miss a pill. This is stated in the instructions for use. Tri-Regol should be taken regularly. If more than 36 hours have passed, then the contraceptive effect will be reduced.
In the first and second week of the cycle, in this case, it is recommended to take two tablets at once. This is enough to replenish the level of hormones in the blood. Did the girl forget about taking the drug for two whole days? Then over the next two days you will have to take 2 tablets. Then the course is continued as usual. Was the tablet missed in the third week? Then a 7-day break is not done.
Also, if vomiting or diarrhea occurs within 4 hours after taking the drug, you should drink another pill. Because not all active substances could be absorbed, and this is fraught with a weakening of the contraceptive effect.
Interaction with other drugs
The effect of the contraceptive “Tri-Regol” may be reduced due to the girl taking other medications. These include phenylbutazones, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, tranquilizers, as well as dihydroegotamine, neomycin, polymyxin B, ampicillin, rifampicin and chloramphenicol.
The combination of these drugs leads to an imbalance in the microflora balance and a deterioration in the contraceptive effect.
It is not yet recommended that you take these birth control pills along with hepatoxic drugs. This will only increase the side effects arising from their use, especially in women older than 35 years.
It may also be necessary to adjust the intake of hypoglycemic agents and indirect anticoagulants. Including insulin. And such drugs as beta-blockers and antidepressants, and even able to enhance the toxicity of birth control.
That is why it is so important to visit a doctor before starting OK. Especially if a girl is sick with something and takes medications to eliminate the ailment.
Side effects
You can encounter them if you neglect the contraindications and instructions. Tri-Regol receives mostly positive reviews, but some had problems due to its use. Side effects may be:
- Bleeding between menstruation.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Weight changes. Perhaps a sharp weight loss, accompanied by loss of appetite, and weight gain.
- Eye problems. Discomfort is especially pronounced when wearing contact lenses.
- Fluid retention, swelling.
- Change in libido for the worse (lack of desire for sex).
- Tension and enlargement of the mammary glands may be accompanied by an increase in temperature.
- Skin problems - the appearance of acne and acne.
- Depression, irritability, a sharp change in mood, increased irritability.
- Migraine headache.
- Amenorrhea and hypomenorrhea.
As a rule, all of the above goes by itself. Often, some phenomena are accompanied by addiction to the drug. But in other cases, much more rare, other side effects occur. And dealing with them is an order of magnitude more difficult. Among them:
- Jaundice.
- Crohn's disease.
- Lupus.
- Hepatitis.
- Ulcerative colitis.
- Decreased glucose tolerance.
- Increasing sugar levels.
- Decreased plasma triglycerides.
- Chorea.
- Pulmonary embolism.
In general, you can list side effects for a long time. The list contains more than a dozen diseases - ranging from pancreatitis and mycosis to chloasma and seborrhea.
Of course, such serious consequences arise in extremely rare cases. But everyone must be notified about this, because this information is indicated in the instructions for use. Reviews about the Three Regole are mostly positive - according to the girls, no one has encountered such side effects.
Special instructions and addiction to the drug
Gynecological and therapeutic examination should be carried out not only before the start of birth control, but also after. Ideally, every six months.
There is one caveat that should be noted attention. As mentioned earlier, the body needs time to get used to the drug. And during this period (a few days, as a rule), he can "behave" strangely. Many girls experience nausea, dizziness, poor mood and appetite problems. Some have mild spotting.
This is normal, all problems disappear in 2-3 days, or even earlier. This does not happen on the second pack.
But there are cases when it is necessary to stop taking the drug. This should be done in such cases:
- The first headache-like migraine in life.
- Visual impairment.
- Pregnancy.
- Suspected thrombosis.
- Stitching pains when breathing and coughing, chest pain.
- Epileptic seizures.
- Suspicion of a tumor in the liver, accompanied by pain in the right hypochondrium and jaundice.
You should also stop drinking birth control 6 weeks before your planned surgery.
If a woman plans to stop taking the drug in order to become pregnant, she should wait a moment with conception. For three months, you need to protect yourself with condoms, so that the hormonal background normalizes. And it is advisable to take folic acid - this will be useful for the development of the fetus.
Reviews of girls
Much has been said above about birth control pills and their use. Tri-Regol is a popular drug, and many girls make a choice in its favor, so now it’s worth reading their reviews about this drug. It is they that make it possible to understand whether the medication is really good, as the manufacturer presents it.
So, here is what girls most often say in their reviews about Tri-Regol:
- After starting taking the drug, problems with PMS disappear by the second month. Neither nervous breakdowns, nor an increase in appetite, nor pulling pains, which no pills can cope with.
- Also the weight is normalized. All thanks to the fact that the appetite is stabilizing, and this eliminates overeating and, as a result, extra pounds.
- The cycle is restored. This is stated in all reviews. “Tri-Regol” normalizes menstruation - it always starts at the same time, with an accuracy of almost up to hours. For girls, this is very important, since knowing when the “red days” will be allows you to more freely and confidently make plans.
- Still taking pills produces a cosmetic effect. After several months, many girls notice that their hair condition has improved (they become stronger and shiny) and skin problems have disappeared. Acne, acne, acne, excess fat - all this really goes away.
- Girls suffering from male-type hair growth are surprised to note that a few months after the start of taking unnecessary vegetation, it becomes not only less, it disappears. And this is understandable, because the estrogen contained in the tablets normalizes the balance of all hormones, as a result of which all external signs of hormonal collisions disappear.
- Many girls are happy to note that taking the drug gives the effect of an enlarged breast. And then, after the cancellation of the funds, it remains. If you take it before this for a long time, of course.
- Using these OKs, you can “shift” critical days. Something very important is planned, but it is during this period that the withdrawal bleeding should begin, which will ruin everything? Then you can simply start a new package without a break. Often this is not recommended, but as an emergency measure will do. The main thing is that it is 100% valid.
In general, women who drink Three Regol and follow the instructions for use do not leave any negative comments about the drug.
Analogs
There are many birth control pills. Much has been said above about “Three Regol” - analogues also deserve attention.
There are three drugs that are most similar in composition to this remedy. These include Trikvilar, Triziston and Ovidon.
Also popular are drugs such as Yarina, Regulon, Jes, Rigevidon, Diane 35, Rigevidon, Exluton, Zhenale, Janine, Silhouette, Lindinet ”,“ Logest ”,“ Klaira ”,“ Midian ”and“ Gestarella ”.
There are cheap drugs, but there are quite expensive ones. There are Marvelon birth control pills, so their average price in pharmacies is 3,500 rubles per pack. And somewhere they are more expensive.
The closest analogue to the Tri-Regol preparation is Regulon (pictured above). They even have the same box with the same logo - the image of a blossoming rose. Only Regulon has a turquoise-emerald color package, while Tri-Regol has a peach-yellow color.
Be that as it may, OK is prescribed by a doctor. And if the girl feels discomfort from the drug, as a result of which she will have a desire to switch to other contraceptives, then she must first go to the doctor to confirm her assumptions. After all, discomfort may appear for another reason. After examination and examination of the analyzes, an analogue will be assigned.