Contraceptive pills "Yarina": reviews of gynecologists, instructions for use, analogues

Are the "Yarina" tablets effective? Reviews of gynecologists, as well as those patients who used this medication, will be presented in this article. We will tell you about how to take the drug, what properties are inherent in it, what is included in its composition, whether it has substitutes and contraindications.

Composition, description, packaging

The drug "Yarina" comes in the form of light yellow tablets, covered with a film shell with DO engraving in a hexagon on one side.

The active ingredients of this drug are drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. As for additional elements, maize starch, lactose monohydrate, povidone K25, pregelatinized corn starch and magnesium stearate are used as such.

The composition of the drug coating includes: hypromellose, macrogol 6000, ferrous oxide, talc and titanium dioxide.

Where and in what packaging are the "Yarina" tablets sold? Reviews of gynecologists say that this drug can be found in any pharmacy, and also ordered on the Internet. This medicine is produced in blisters and carton boxes, respectively.

Principle of action of the drug

Contraceptive "Yarina" (tablets) are a combined monophasic low-dose estrogen-progestative contraceptive for oral administration. Its effect is associated with suppression of ovulation and increased viscosity of cervical mucus.

In patients taking such combined drugs, the menstrual cycle becomes regular, which proceeds without pronounced painful sensations. Also, the duration and intensity of bleeding decreases, resulting in a significantly reduced risk of anemia.

Features of the drug

What other properties are inherent in the tablets "Yarina"? Reviews of gynecologists report that against the background of taking this drug reduces the likelihood of ovarian and endometrial cancer.

Drospirenone, which is part of the substance under consideration, has an antimineralocorticoid effect. It prevents the weight gain of the patient, as well as the appearance of other symptoms (for example, edema) that are associated with estrogen-dependent water retention in the body.

It should also be noted that drospirenone has a pronounced antiandrogenic activity. It eliminates acne on the face and body, as well as the fatness of hair and skin. This effect is similar to the effect of natural progesterone, which is produced by the female body. This fact should be taken into account when choosing contraceptives, especially for the fairer sex with hormone-dependent water retention in the body, as well as for women with seborrhea and acne.

Indications for use

The drug "Yarina" is a contraceptive. Its main indication is the prevention of unwanted conception.

Contraindications

Few people know, but the contraceptive "Yarina" (pills) have a fairly large list of contraindications:

• Migraine in the anamnesis or at present (with focal neurological signs);
• Thromboses arterial and venous in the anamnesis and now;
• Diabetes mellitus with vascular complications;
• Patient's condition preceding thrombosis;
• Pancreatitis with pronounced hypertriglyceridemia;
• Liver tumors malignant or benign;
• breast-feeding;
• Hepatic insufficiency, as well as other severe liver diseases;
• Pregnancy or a suspicion of it;
• Renal failure (severe or acute);
• Vaginal bleeding of unknown origin;
• Hormone-dependent malignancies or suspected of them;
• Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.

How to use?

"Yarina" is prescribed one tablet a day at the same time (it should be washed down with a small amount of liquid).

For the convenience of taking each tablet is marked. Drink them in order (indicated by an arrow).

After the drug is over, you should take a break in one week. During this time (most often on day 3) the patient should begin menstruation (or so-called cancellation bleeding).

After the 7-day break, it is necessary to start the next packing. Thus, the reception of "Yarina" should always begin on the same day of the week.

Features of the drug

Now you know how to use the drug in question (how to take it). "Yarina" should be prescribed only by a doctor. The latter is obliged to inform the patient about the features of this remedy.

1. If the contraceptive, which contains hormones, was not used in the previous month, it is better to start taking the contraceptive on the first day of menstruation.

2. If you need to switch to Yarin from other combined drugs, the first tablet should be taken without interruption (immediately, the day after the end of the previous drug).

3. When using a hormonal patch or vaginal ring , the "Yarina" should be taken on the same day when these items were removed.

4. If other medications that contain only gestagen were used before taking this medication, their use can be stopped any day and immediately start drinking Yarin. In this case, a barrier method of contraception should be used within one week.

5. When switching to Yarina tablets from an implant, injection or intrauterine device, they should be taken on the same day as the next injection, the implant or the intrauterine device is supposed to be taken. After that, during the week (together with "Yarina") it is necessary to use barrier methods of contraception.

6. How do I use Yarina tablets after delivery? Reviews of gynecologists say that patients need to wait until the end of the first normal menstruation, and then start using contraceptives.

7. After an abortion, which was performed in the first trimester, or a miscarriage, experts recommend immediately to begin taking the medication in question.

Adverse events

Sharp cancellation of "Yarina" can provoke a violation of the hormonal background. As a result, the recovery of the body can take several weeks or even months. Therefore, doctors do not recommend refusing to take this contraceptive if adverse reactions are not very severe.

Sometimes the drug in question causes the following undesirable effects:

• Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting;
• Hypertrophy, soreness and engorgement of the mammary glands, discharge from the vagina and mammary glands;
• Headaches, increased libido, decreased mood, migraine, mood swings;
• Intolerance to contact lenses;
• Weight gain, weight loss, fluid retention in the body;
• Rash, erythema nodosum, urticaria, erythema multiforme;
• Allergic reactions;
• Development of thromboembolism and thrombosis.

Analogues and reviews

Analogues of this drug can serve as a means, such as "Midian", "Daillah", "Jess" and "Dimiya."

Most gynecologists leave only positive comments about the drug Yarina. In view of the fact that this medication contains small doses of hormones, in addition to the contraceptive, it also has antimineralocorticoid, antiandrogenic effects. Therefore, such tablets can be prescribed for both treatment and prevention.

As for patients, they are also happy with the results of therapy. This drug not only warns against unwanted conception, but also restores the menstrual cycle, significantly improving the condition of a woman.