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Desorex is a contraceptive which inhibits ovulation by preventing the development and release of an egg. It is used only after medical consultation. Women with a tendency to blood clots should not take the drug. Check what else you need to know before taking Ovulastan.
Ovulastan – action
Desorex is a contraceptive. It is used to prevent pregnancy. It works by influencing ovulation by female hormones. The composition includes desogestrel (progestogen) and ethinylestradiol (estrogen). These are female hormones that:
- hamują owulację poprzez zapobieganie rozwojowi i uwalnianiu się komórki jajowej,
- they thicken the cervical secretions. Due to this property, they prevent sperm migration,
- minimize the probability of egg implantation because they change the way the mucosa exfoliates.
Ovulastan – indications
The indication for the use of the drug is the desire to avoid becoming pregnant. However, it should be remembered that all hormonal drugs should be used after medical consultation. You should not independently determine the dosage and choose contraceptive drugs.
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Ovulastan – contraindications
Due to the specificity of hormonal drugs, they must be individually selected by a doctor. The main contraindication is hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug. In addition, the drug should not be used by women who:
- mają zakrzepy krwi w okolicach nóg lub w płucach, lub innych narządach,
- are prone to blood clots,
- due to blood clots, they have a planned surgery,
- are after a heart attack or stroke
- patients with angina or after an ischemic attack,
- suffer from diabetes with blood vessel damage,
- have high blood pressure,
- have elevated cholesterol levels,
- chorują na hiperhomocysteinemię.
Additionally, people with migraine, pancreatitis, a sick liver, cancer of the breast or reproductive organs should not take Desorex.
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Ovulastan – directions for use
The drug should be used regularly in accordance with the recommended dose. Otherwise, the contraceptive method may not work. Poza tym kuracja Ovulastanem powinna być jedyną, tzn. nie ma konieczności stosowania innych metod antykoncepcyjnych. Szczególnie kiedy lek nie jest stosowany regularnie, nie zaleca się metody kalendarzowej. Preparat w takich przypadkach może mieć wpływ na temperaturę ciała i śluz pochwowy.
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Ovulastan – special care
Immediate consultation should take place when the patient notices signs of a blood clot after taking the drug. They are: swelling, e.g. along a vein or on the leg, pain felt while walking or standing, increased temperature, skin changes.
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Ovulastan – side effects
Some patients report the appearance of depressive states. Occasionally they can lead to thoughts of suicide. In such cases, consult a specialist for further help.