"Laktionet": instruction on the use of the drug, side effects, contraindications

Abortion is a dangerous procedure, as a result of which a woman can not only remain childless forever, but also die. Preventing an unwanted pregnancy is always easier than getting rid of it. There are many ways of reliable contraception, one of them is the drug "Laktionet". Instructions for use in this contraceptive should be studied before the beginning of the reception and even before the visit to the doctor. Awareness of the patient always has a beneficial effect on her communication with the gynecologist and allows you to choose the most suitable means.

What is Lactineth?

Instructions for use of the drug, published by the manufacturer, describes it as a hormonal contraceptive, based on the synthetic substance of desogestrel. The drug is released in the form of tablets coated with a film coat of white or similar to white hue, with engraving on both planes. Birth control pills "Laktionet" are based on the properties of desogestrel to be converted in the female body into etonogestrel. It lowers the level of extradiol, depresses ovulation, increases the viscosity of mucus on the cervix, making it impenetrable for spermatozoa. Contraceptive is a reliable tool, which is confirmed by long-term studies. Thus, the drug "Lactinet", the instruction to which will be described below, is a very effective and relatively safe means of protection against pregnancy. However, it should be taken with the advice of a doctor.

Contraindications to the use of the drug "Laktionet"

Instructions for use in contraceptives should contain an exact list of contraindications. The hormonal nature of the drug obliges the manufacturer to take a very responsible approach to this section of the instructions, since failure to observe precautions can cause negative consequences, including irreversible ones. Contraceptive pills "Laktionet" can not be prescribed if the patient has:

• Violations of the liver, hepatic ducts, gallbladder;
• Thromboembolism of veins;
• Malignant tumors in the liver, as well as other tumors dependent on the level of hormones;
• Bleeding abnormal, the cause of which is not established;
• Immobilization;
• Lactase insufficiency, lactose intololantance;
• Malabsorption glucose-galactose;
• sensitivity;
• Pregnancy, including presumed.

In addition, the administration of the drug should be monitored by patients with

• Diabetes mellitus;
• Herpes;
• Lupus erythematosus;
• Porphyria;
• Arterial hypertension;
• Chloasma;
• As well as during resistance therapy.

The drug is approved for use by women during the lactation period. It can also be used by patients who do not want to use contraceptives based on estrogens.

Side effects of the drug "Laktionet"

Instructions for use, except for contraindications, should include information about possible side effects. The medical preparation "Laktionet", as a substance hormonal, has a number of possible side effects, including:

• Weight gain;
• Decreased sexual desire;
• Acne;
• nausea;
• Characteristic pain, or discomfort and tension in the chest;
• Vaginitis;
• headache;
• Fatigue;
• Ovarian enlargement ;
• Malfunctions in the menstrual cycle;
• alopecia;
• Increased intracranial pressure;
• Vomiting;
• Ovarian cyst;
• Erythema nodosum;
• Rash, hives and other allergic manifestations;

Thus, before taking a contraceptive, a woman should carefully examine all possible negative manifestations of its effects and take them into account in the future. As a rule, with the manifestation of the symptoms mentioned above, the drug is canceled. It is dangerous to continue taking the medication if side effects increase.

In any case, the use of hormonal contraceptives should occur under the supervision of a physician, with regular consultations and the delivery of general and specialized analyzes (for example, hormone analysis).