Contraceptive patch
Means and methods of preventing junkpregnancy in our time abound. Which option to choose? In this matter, a gynecologist will help. He will appoint the right remedy in accordance with the physiological characteristics, the tolerance of the woman's body to certain preparations.
A common contraceptiveis a contraceptive patch. It is a square patch with rounded corners, 5x5 cm in size. The principle of action is as follows: the adhesive is adhered to the skin of the abdomen, buttocks or forearms. After this, hormones (estrogen and progesterone) are released. They are similar to the natural hormones of a woman's ovaries.
Contraceptive patches can be purchased in any pharmacy network without a doctor's prescription. However, a preliminary specialist consultation is required.
Is the contraceptive patch effective?
The effect of using this contraceptivedepends on the correct observance of instructions for use, the intensity of sex, the age of a woman. The percentage of protection from unwanted pregnancy is very high - 99%, provided that the attached annotation is followed. Incorrect use, respectively, significantly increases the risk of becoming pregnant. It should be noted such a factor: women weighing more than 90 kg, have a lesser degree of protection.
Principle of action of plaster
Contraceptive patch refers tohormonal contraception. The necessary dose of hormones penetrates the body through the skin. Their action is similar to the contraceptive pill. There is a process of inhibition of the release of the egg from the ovaries into the uterus. In other words, the process of ovulation stops. In addition, secreted hormones help to form mucus on the cervix. The process contributes to the difficulty of penetration of sperm into the body of a woman. Also, the action of the patch is aimed at thinning the uterine walls, which prevents the attachment of a fertilized egg.
Contraindications to the use of contraceptive
Contraceptive patch has contraindicationsfor use: smoking, age over 35 years, heavy weight, use of certain medicines, thrombosis, vascular and heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, gallbladder and liver diseases. Therefore, the use of a hormonal patch requires consultation with a doctor.
Contraceptive benefits
The contraceptive patch has its advantages:
- You can stick it only once a week;
- easy to use, does not cause discomfort;
- optimizes the menstrual cycle;
- reduces the risk of diseases of ovarian cancer, uterus;
- reduces the risk of ovarian cysts, benign breast tumors.
Contraceptive patch. Its shortcomings
In some cases, the use of contraceptive patches can lead to negative reactions:
- increased blood pressure;
- irritation of the skin;
- headache;
- nausea;
- mood swings;
- tenderness of mammary glands.
In addition, he is not able to protect against sexually transmitted infections.
Side effects
Side effects when usingcontraceptive patch are rare. However, you should read them. A very small percentage of women may develop a blood clot. The risk of thrombosis rises with a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, extra pounds of weight.
It is necessary to see a doctor immediately ifthere were symptoms: chest pain, coughing with blood, difficulty breathing, weakness, numbness in the extremities, severe dizziness, blurred vision, yellowness of eye proteins.
Long-term use of any contraceptive requires specialist supervision. It is often necessary to visit a gynecologist in order to avoid health problems.
