What pills to take to avoid getting pregnant. To avoid getting pregnant after the act, folk remedies? Medicines based on levonorgestrel

How often, in a fit of passion, do we forget about prudence and lose our heads! Most passionate hugs the next morning end with the thought: “I can get pregnant.” No need to panic! the site talks about the best means postcoital contraception.

After unprotected sex A huge number of images related to family, unnecessary marriage, difficult childbirth, etc. fly through your head. First of all, you should not panic.

You should wash yourself warm water and douching (rinse the vagina with warm water or spermicidal solution). In this case, you need to be very careful, since inept douching can easily injure the delicate vaginal mucosa and also upset the balance of microflora.

Of course, these measures will not help avoid pregnancy, but you can still slightly reduce its likelihood (statistically, douching reduces the possibility of getting pregnant by only 10-15%).

Of course, the main methods of so-called post-coital (after sexual intercourse) contraception are much more complex methods.

Modern medicine offers several options for contraception after unprotected intercourse to protect a woman from unwanted pregnancy.

Progestogens and antigestagens - which is safer?

Hormonal contraception

Contraception

A woman's body is such that her entire reproductive system obeys hormones - substances of a special structure produced in different organs.

Modern doctors have “tamed” hormones by learning to control them. This is what emergency contraception is based on.

Fertilization occurs within several days after sexual intercourse, which is why it is so important to influence this mechanism already at early stages (the first 72 hours the effectiveness of the drug is high, subsequently it decreases sharply).

It is best to take the drug within the first 12-24 hours after unprotected intercourse.

The likelihood of getting pregnant after unprotected intercourse when taking hormonal drugs is approximately 1-2%, and these funds are relatively easily tolerated.

Reproductive function is restored in the next cycle, at hormonal background In general, the drug has virtually no effect after a single use.

Drugs do not protect partners from infections, since hormones have no effect on viruses and bacteria.

This way not used for permanent contraception, because in this case it can disrupt the hormonal system.

Complications

If you are experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, heavy bleeding from the genital tract, dizziness, then consult a doctor, he will help you cope with poor health.

To hormonal postcoital contraception include progestational and antigestagenic drugs.

Post-coital protection with... an IUD!

Progestogens and antigestagens

Contraception

Gestagens

In postcoital contraception high doses are used progesterone hormone, which influences change inner surface uterus (endometrium).

Progesterone also blocks ovulation (the release of a mature egg from the ovary), if it does not occur before sexual intercourse, and, accordingly, sperm will have nothing to fertilize, and pregnancy will not take place.

Progesterone is also used in oral contraceptives, but in much smaller doses. This hormone is contained in drugs:

"Postinor"
1 tablet after sexual intercourse within 48 hours, but not later than 72 hours. 12 hours after the first dose, you must take 1 more tablet.
"Postinor" can be used on any day of the menstrual cycle.

"Escapelle"
1 tablet within 96 hours after sexual intercourse. A new generation drug, safer than Postinor.

These drugs contain very high doses of the hormone progesterone, which frequent use may impair ovarian function.

These products are sold in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription, but you need to monitor your well-being and, if necessary, immediately go to the clinic.

Antigestagens

They do not use high doses of the hormone progesterone, but small doses of antiprogesterone, which is more effective method prevention of unwanted pregnancy.

Such a modern postcoital drug is "Ginepriston" ("Agest"). It also inhibits ovulation and prevents the implantation of a fertilized egg.

The drug is taken 1 tablet orally within 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. "Ginepristone" can be used in any phase of the menstrual cycle.

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Contraception

This method is applicable for women who have had childbirth and abortion in the past.

Especially placement of the IUD is dangerous for women who have already had inflammatory diseases in the anamnesis (inflammation of the appendages, vagina and uterus), as well as those with chlamydia, mycoplasma or viruses.

If an unexpected situation happens to you, do not panic. Calculate your menstrual cycle- perhaps you cannot get pregnant on this day.

At regular cycle“risky” days are 7-9 before ovulation and 1-2 after ovulation (ovulation occurs on day 14 in a 28-day cycle). Let us repeat that this method is effective only with a regular cycle.

If these are still fertile days, use the above methods. Unfortunately, all of them only prevent unwanted pregnancy, but do not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

Therefore, if intimacy did not occur with a regular partner, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist and be checked for infections - take smears and tests. In addition, the gynecologist will evaluate the correctness of the therapy, monitor your menstrual cycle and, if necessary, adjust it.

Daria VOLKOVA,
gynecologist

There comes a time in every woman's life when she is mentally ready to become a mother. Every woman has this desire in at different ages. It’s good if she wants to become a mother before the age of thirty - her body is completely ready for this. But the more time passes after thirty years, the less likely it is to get pregnant. At birth, a girl has approximately four hundred eggs in her ovaries. Starting at about thirteen years of age, a girl produces one egg every month. And by the age of thirty, there are not so many eggs left. Let's add here not ideal health, a slower metabolism (over the years it slows down for everyone) and the consequences of various women's ailments. As a result, there is a great desire to get pregnant, but the opportunity to have a child melts away before our eyes.

- This natural state women that comes after fusion male cage(sperm) and female (ovum). As a result of fusion inside the female genital organs, the ovum, which first attaches to the wall of the uterus, and then a human embryo grows and develops from it. The pregnancy process lasts about forty weeks. All processes taking place inside a woman are controlled by hormonal system body.

To get pregnant, a woman needs, firstly, for the egg to mature. Secondly, so that the sperm reaches the egg. And thirdly, so that the fertilized egg reliably attaches to the wall of the uterus and begins to develop. If at least one of these conditions is not met, pregnancy will not occur.

Sage

One of the best natural remedies- this is sage. Sage contains natural estrogen and is completely safe means. A decoction is prepared from sage (one teaspoon of herb per glass of warm water), which is drunk three times a day for ten to eleven days.

Plantain seeds

One tablespoon of plantain seeds is poured with one tablespoon of boiling water. Both men and women take two tablespoons four times a day.

Adam's root

Two tablespoons of root are poured into a glass of boiling water. The decoction is drunk four times a day.

In order to get pregnant, herbal decoctions and rose petals also help.

Vitamins that help you get pregnant

One of the main vitamins that allows you to conceive a child faster is. Another name is vitamin B9. It is recommended to start taking this vitamin at the stage of pregnancy planning - two to three months in advance and if you are unable to get pregnant. Except folic acid Pregnant women are prescribed vitamin E (tocopherol) and vitamin A (ascorutin). These three vitamins can be taken individually or as part of a complex vitamins for pregnant. But required condition- This is the doctor's control. Do not exceed the dosage of certain vitamins, such as vitamin A, because this may cause Negative consequences for the fetus.

A lot of these vitamins (B9, A and E) are found in vegetables and fruits. For example, carrots and pumpkin contain a lot of vitamins A and E, and lettuce, parsley, spinach, and peaches contain folic acid.

How long does it take to get pregnant

This is a difficult question to answer even for the most qualified doctor. This depends on many factors - the health status of the spouses, their age, their lifestyle, habits, nutrition, how often sexual intercourse occurs, their emotional state(which is important) and even on the climate in the family.


Many women are interested in which pills to take to get pregnant. This question is also best answered by a doctor, because under no circumstances should you hormonal medications You can’t prescribe for yourself. Only after a complete medical examination, because infertility can be caused by various factors. And pills for conceiving a child are also perfect different actions. In addition, they have contraindications. By taking such medications uncontrollably, a woman can do herself more harm than good and even remain infertile forever.

In general, in order to get pregnant, you need to act comprehensively. Firstly, married couple we need to get rid of everyone bad habits, start leading healthy image life, spend more time in the fresh air.

Secondly, make your diet correct by excluding everything rich, refined, sweet, fatty, salty, smoked, fried, and giving preference to protein foods.

Third, a woman must keep a menstrual cycle calendar. This is done in order to determine the day of ovulation for successful conception child. You can calculate ovulation in several ways, starting from measuring basal temperature body, counting the days of the cycle and ending with ovulation tests.

Fourthly, at the stage of pregnancy planning, both spouses must undergo medical examination. Especially for women, to eliminate all problems associated with conception.

Only after one year has passed and the couple has not been able to conceive a child can they consult a doctor about this problem. Depending on the problem, the gynecologist will prescribe certain type medicines. If the problem is that ovulation does not occur or the eggs are too small, then gonadotropic drugs are prescribed "Puregon", "Klostilbegit", "Menogon". If the problem is that the fertilized egg cannot travel to the uterus, medications with human chorionic gonadotropin are prescribed, which will help solve this problem. And if the fertilized egg cannot attach to the wall of the uterus, then medications are needed female hormone progesterone. This "Duphaston", "Utrozhestan", "Cyclodinone".

In addition to synthetic drugs, in order to get pregnant, you can use herbal decoctions - sage, plantain seeds, hogweed, red brush, Adam's root. The most important thing is to take such decoctions only under the supervision of a doctor.

Postcoital contraception is considered to be the prevention of pregnancy, which is extremely undesirable. The need to take these medications arises if a woman forgets to take an oral contraceptive on time or the condom breaks during sexual intercourse. Often, postcoital contraception is used after violent sexual intercourse.

It should be noted that preventing pregnancy is possible only if the woman takes an emergency contraceptive within 3 days of unprotected sexual intercourse.

Levonorgestrel-based birth control pills

Emergency contraceptives that contain levonorgestrel prevent fertilization of the egg. After taking the pill, ovulation is delayed due to cervical mucus which prevents sperm from entering the egg.

Will the data help? birth control pills after the act, depends on the time that has passed since sexual contact:

• up to 24 hours - 95% efficiency;
• 25 - 48 hours - efficiency 85%;
• 49 - 72 hours - effectiveness 58%.

Let's look at which levonorgestrel-based birth control pills are the most effective today:

Name	How long should I take it?	Instructions	Photo
Within 72 hours	Use emergency contraceptive effective within 3 days. Please note that the package contains 2 tablets, therefore, the emergency contraceptive must be taken twice. The second tablet should be taken 12 hours after taking the first. Without chewing, drink with clean water.
Within 72 hours	Within 3 days after sex (unprotected), you need to take one tablet. If side effects such as vomiting occur, the drug must be taken again.

Emergency contraception based on mifepristone

Thanks to the active substance (mifepristone), ovulation becomes impossible if you take the pill within 3 days of unprotected sexual intercourse. If more than 3 days have passed, mifepristone (increased dosage) is used as an abortion for early stages(up to 9 weeks).

Name	How long does it take to take	Instructions	Photo
Gynepristone	Within 72 hours	Take 1 tablet with a small amount of water.
Genale	Within 72 hours	It is preferable to take this drug 2 hours before meals, provided that at least 2 hours have passed since the last meal.
Agesta	Within 72 hours	Take 1 tablet with a small amount of water. It is preferable to take this drug 2 hours before meals, provided that at least 2 hours have passed since the last meal.

Combined oral contraceptives for emergency contraception (Yuzpe method)

The Yuzpe method is an emergency contraception that is based on taking oral contraceptives.

To effectively prevent unwanted pregnancy, it is recommended to take the pills within 24 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. For this method The following medications are typical:

• Marvelon.
• Microgenone
• Regulon.
• Rigevidon.
• Miniziston.

You can also use low-dose hormonal drugs, such as Novinet, Logest or Mercilon. In this case, you need to take 5 tablets twice with an interval of 12 hours.

Emergency contraceptives during lactation

Women who are breastfeeding can use two types of emergency contraception:

Contraceptive	Characteristic
Installation intrauterine device	To prevent an unwanted pregnancy, an ectopic device must be installed within 5 days from the moment of unprotected sexual intercourse. IN in this case There is no need to interrupt breastfeeding. It should be noted that after installation of the intrauterine device contraceptive effect will remain in the future.
Taking hormonal pills	If a woman breastfeeding decided to use it to prevent unwanted pregnancy hormonal agents, You must stop breastfeeding for 36 hours. In order not to disrupt milk production during a given period of time, a woman needs to express milk and replace the baby’s food with age-appropriate milk formulas. During lactation, a woman can choose any of the above types of medications. However, experts recommend giving preference to levonorgestrel-based tablets. The most suitable option would be Escapelle tablets, which are taken once.

Non-hormonal emergency contraceptives

There are two types of emergency contraception:

1. hormonal drugs;
2. non-hormonal drugs.

Drugs that do not contain hormones include medications based on mifepristone. Let's list their names:

1. Genale;
2. Gynepristone;
3. Agesta.

Preparations based on this active substance do not disrupt hormonal levels. Mifepristone tablets are believed to be more effective than levonorgestrel tablets.

Another advantage non-hormonal drugs think more low percentage occurrence of side effects.

Which contraceptives are the safest?

The Yuzpe method is considered to be the safest emergency contraception. Low-dose medications have minimal side effects. If you follow the conditions for taking the pills, the effectiveness of this method is 90%.

These contraceptives can be purchased without a prescription.

It should be noted that vaginal contraceptives are not suitable for emergency contraception due to their low effectiveness.

Table: Comparison of the effectiveness and side effects of birth control pills after unprotected act

Cost of emergency contraceptives

How much do pills that prevent unwanted pregnancy cost? Consider the list of tablets and their average cost:

Please note that the prices for drugs are average. Depending on the region of residence, the cost may vary.

When is postcoital contraception acceptable?

It is possible to use emergency contraceptives if pregnancy is extremely undesirable:

1. Since caesarean section less than 2 years have passed.
2. The sexual intercourse was of a violent nature.
3. Past attempts to become pregnant have ended in miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

Before taking anything serious medication its contraindications should be taken into account:

• Age up to 18 years.
• Existing pregnancy.
• Menstrual irregularities.
• Malignant tumors.

If after taking an emergency contraceptive you experience bloody issues, urgently consult a gynecologist.

If 2 weeks after use contraceptive drug Menstruation does not occur on time; you should also consult a doctor.

How to choose birth control pills after intercourse (

Today there are many ways to avoid unwanted pregnancy.

Each of them has both positive sides, and its shortcomings.

You can often hear the question: what pills should you take to avoid getting pregnant?

It is not so easy to answer.

After all, you need to choose how best to protect yourself, preferably after consulting with your doctor.

This is especially true for birth control pills, since today they are one of the most reliable and common methods to avoid unwanted pregnancy.

Pills can not only protect against unplanned conception, but also, if chosen correctly, significantly alleviate premenstrual syndrome, regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce bleeding. These are just additional ones, but the main purpose remains unchanged - protection from pregnancy.

The tablets can protect against conception thanks to the substances they contain, which, when penetrating into the body, stop the ovulation process. The rules of administration are the same for all such tablets.

They are used every day for 3 weeks, after which you should take a break for about 7 days. Then you need to continue them. We must not forget that they must be taken regularly, since this is the only way to achieve complete protection.

Existing types of birth control pills are combined and single-component. According to the number of hormones they contain, they are monophasic and bi- or triphasic.

• Relatively recently, tablets were created that must be taken for 3 months. In this case, women will experience menstruation only 4 times a year.

Contraceptive drugs are prescribed depending on the woman’s age:

• Girls under 19 years of age are recommended pills that not only protect against unplanned conception, but also improve well-being during menstruation, normalizing them, and allow them to cope with the “Acne” rash characteristic of adolescence. It should be remembered that they must be consumed at least two years after menstruation begins. The following drugs are most often prescribed: Novinet, Regulon, Yarina, Janine.
• Between the ages of 19 and 35, you can take any type of these for contraception. The most popular are Yarina, Regulon and Janine.
• Women aged 35 to 40 years are recommended to use modern combined contraceptives. These drugs include Triregol, Silest, Femoden, Triziston, Marvelon and Triquilar.
• If a woman is over 40 years old, it is recommended to use mini-pills. Similar drugs should be consumed daily for 28 days. These contain progestogen. Usually, doctors recommend taking Femulen.

Rules for taking birth control pills and contraindications

For birth control pills to be effective, they must be taken based on your doctor's advice. If you do not follow it, then there will be little benefit from them.

• You need to take the tablets according to the instructions, at approximately the same time
• If you miss your periods while taking this medication, it is recommended that you see a gynecologist.
• It is forbidden to take pills if a woman is pregnant
• If you experience health problems while taking them, you should stop taking them and consult a doctor
• Having started the reception hormonal contraceptives should stop smoking
• If you besides contraception If you are taking any other pills, it is advisable to find out in detail from your doctor their compatibility

It often happens that a woman forgets to drink at the right time. If this happens and no more than twelve hours have passed, then you should take it and continue drinking it according to the usual regimen.

If you remember that you forgot to take a pill and more than 12 hours have passed, then continue to take them as before. But for seven days you should protect yourself, for example, with condoms.

If you have not taken the tablets for 2-3 days, then in the future you should take 2 of them daily and use them for a week additional ways contraception

Usually, wondering whether conception occurred or not.

This situation is familiar to many women and they should figure out what pills to take so as not to get pregnant after the act.

If a woman has unplanned, unprotected intimacy, then contraceptives should always be nearby. By the way, even condoms do not provide a 100% guarantee that a woman will not become pregnant.

These should not be used constantly, but only in cases of urgent need. For example, when a condom breaks or a woman forgets to take regular birth control pills.

Another case when you should use such pills is unprotected intimacy before the onset of menstruation. This is due to the fact that a large number of women believe that sex during this period of time is safe and there is no need to use protection.

But there are some nuances here. For example, if menstruation is short, then the probability of conception is as high as in common days. You can't get pregnant just when your period starts. But not everyone is able to accurately determine when they begin and when they end.

Another common misconception not only of women, but also of men, is the belief that if male sperm If it doesn't get into the vagina, you can't get pregnant. Or that if the sperm flows out of the womb, then there will be no conception.

But all of these are wrong. After all, even if sexual intercourse was interrupted, the guy’s semen can get into the vagina when sex continues after a brief orgasm, if the man did not take water procedures.

And the fluid that flows from the female womb may simply be a lubricant or signs of some disease.

And it’s stupid to hope that all the sperm will flow out. For pregnancy, very little seed is required and most likely what is left will be quite enough.

Exactly for similar cases and contraceptives are intended to be taken after sexual intercourse. Quite often they are a woman’s main hope of avoiding unplanned conception.

All of these pills are hormonal and can cause contractions. fallopian tubes and uteruses that will not allow you to get pregnant. These drugs also affect the endometrium, changing its structure and preventing the fertilized egg from implanting.

Considering that the process of conception does not occur immediately, but over several days, such pills make it possible to achieve results if they are taken immediately after unprotected sex. But still, even after using them, it is impossible to completely guarantee that a woman will not become pregnant.

Impact and rules of admission

Let's look at the most effective and popular birth control pills taken immediately after intimacy. Hormonal pills containing gestagen should be taken immediately after sexual intercourse, 1 piece at a time. If sex happens again soon, you need to take another pill 8 hours after you take the first one.

Combination drugs can also be used.

To the most popular combination drugs includes Ovidon, Regevidon and Microgenon. As shown by long-term observations and medical research If you take these correctly, then the chance of an unplanned pregnancy is negligible.

When taking such pills, we must not forget that they are powerful hormonal drugs and should not be used frequently. It is recommended to resort to their help approximately 2 times a year.

Before taking such birth control pills, you must study carefully. After all, they have many different contraindications and side effects. For example, after using these tablets it is possible ectopic pregnancy, in which bleeding may begin, and the only way out in such a situation will be curettage of the uterus.

And this negatively affects a woman’s ability to conceive. Of course, it is not at all a fact that this can happen, but this circumstance cannot be completely ignored.

Another danger is menstruation. Which is especially scary for young girls. After all, due to the use of these pills, they risk becoming infertile. Of course, contraceptives intended to be taken after sex are often the only chance to avoid an unplanned pregnancy.

Take them only when emergency no more than 2 times a year. When taking them, you should strictly follow the recommendations in the instructions, and if you feel something is wrong, consult a doctor immediately.

After all, they can cause serious problems with the feminine, which will not be easy or even impossible to correct.

Birth control pills before sex

As mentioned above, it is birth control pills, taken regularly according to the instructions and recommendations of the doctor, that are the best way avoid unplanned pregnancy. They give significantly better protection than using condoms, although they will not give a 100% guarantee that a woman will not be able to conceive.

Their effectiveness is achieved due to the fact that when taken daily, they can change the structure of the uterine lining and stop the ovulation process. Some people think that such processes will prevent them from having children in the future.

But such fears are unfounded. After all, after stopping the use of these hormonal drugs, all processes associated with reproductive ability are not only normalized, but also significantly enhanced.

Often, doctors specifically prescribe birth control pills to women who are unable to get pregnant. They allow the female to rest, and after a certain period of time after finishing the course of taking the pills, reproductive capacity increases significantly.

As numerous observations have shown, a woman can quickly become pregnant. Also, after taking the pills, hair, nails and skin improve.

They can also be used to prevent complications such as ectopic pregnancy. Birth control pills can reduce the likelihood of osteoporosis, which is common in women over 30 years of age.

These contraceptives can also be used to correct hormonal hormones. But here it should be noted that they must be prescribed by a doctor. You should not take hormonal medications on your own, as they can cause serious health problems. After all, choosing the right remedy, everything should be taken into account individual characteristics body, and this can only be done correctly by an experienced specialist.

How to take it correctly

By using contraceptives before sexual intercourse, a woman can be sure that unwanted conception will not occur. The main thing is to follow all recommendations for taking them.

Almost all pills should be taken for a certain number of days, and after that, take a short break, during which, for example, condoms can be used for protection. Thanks to these rules of admission, the female has the opportunity to recover and function normally.

Let's answer another common question: what pills should you take to avoid getting pregnant before intercourse? As already mentioned, before starting to use contraceptives, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

He will help you decide on their choice. After all, you need to take into account the fact that for each age category of women, it is recommended to use certain

Emergency contraception— one-time protection against conception, permissible for use 1-2 times a year. The effect of postcoital drugs is aimed at preventing the process of ovulation, changing the structure of the uterine mucosa, reducing the likelihood of implantation even in the event of fertilization.

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After taking contraceptives, the changes that occur in a woman’s body are completely reversible. Sometimes gynecologists prescribe emergency remedies for correction hormonal disorders. The choice of drugs requires an individual approach.

Do birth control pills really protect against pregnancy?

Oral contraceptive pills prevent the risk of pregnancy in 98 cases out of a hundred. The effectiveness of oral contraception is influenced by interactions with others. medicines(antibiotics, activated carbon, laxatives).

Gastrointestinal disorders accompanied by vomiting or diarrhea reduce the reliability of contraceptives.

It is also important to take into account the period of taking the pills, set by the gynecologist after studying the woman’s medical history, results laboratory tests. During a medical examination, a number of parameters are subject to assessment:

• weight, blood pressure;
• type skin, hair;
• condition of the mammary glands;
• blood biochemistry;
• condition of the visual organs (examination by an ophthalmologist);
• the presence of somatic pathologies;
• predisposition to major diseases at risk;
• contraindications.

Oral contraception is prescribed based on the ratio of hormones:

1. COC is a combined composition. Active substance- progestogen and ethinyl estradiol. Depending on the ratio of hormones, monophasic, biphasic, and triphasic COCs are distinguished.
2. The mini-pill is a non-combined oral contraceptive based on the progestogen hormone (does not contain estrogen).

Benefits of taking hormonal contraceptives:

1. Improving the condition of hair and skin, treating skin diseases.
2. Prevention of severe complications (ectopic pregnancy).
3. Reducing the risk of developing osteoporosis.
4. Blocking development tumor diseases. Therapeutic effect(gynecologists note many cases of cure of uterine fibroids).
5. Prevention of inflammatory processes.
6. Elimination premenstrual syndrome, painful physical sensations during menstruation.

Pills against unwanted pregnancy within 72 hours

Every woman used anti-pregnancy pills after unprotected intercourse at least once. You need to take the drug within 72 hours after intercourse.

TOP 5 popular emergency contraceptive drugs (COCs):

1. Previn - combination remedy. The course consists of 4 pills, 2 per dose. The method of postcoital contraception includes taking 0.1 mg ethinyl estradiol and 1.0 mg norgestrel. The method is especially popular in the USA.
2. Ovral. In the USA and Canada, the postcoital drug is known as Priven and contains 50 mcg of ethyl estradiol and 0.50 mg of norgestrel. The course involves taking 4 tablets, two pills for 3 days, after 12 hours another 2 tablets.
3. Ovidon. The content of one tablet - 0.25 mg of levonorgestrel, 0.05 mg of ethinyl estradiol is indicated for the predominant estrogenic phenotype.
4. Ginepristone contains 10 mg of the antigestagen mifepristone. It has a high effect (99% within 2 days, 97.9% at the end of the third day), minimal side effect. The drug is recommended for women of all ages, including teenagers.
5. Genale. The active substance is mifepristone 10 mg. Take 2 hours or 120 minutes after meals for the next 3 days.

The list of emergency “antitropic” COCs will be supplemented by Escapelle, Tetragynon, Danazol, Postinor, Escapelle. Among the gestagenic drugs (mini-pills) there is Norkolut, recommended for women and girls planning to have unprotected sex for no more than 2 weeks/year.

The earlier emergency contraception is used, the greater the chance of successful action of the drug. It is advisable to take the product within the first 12 or 24 hours. Deadline- 72 hours, after that the pills will not work.

The best birth control medications

Correspondence of oral contraceptives to female phenotypes:

1. Predominance of estrogens. Phenotype - femininity, dry skin and hair, not high growth, prolonged menstruation. When estrogen predominates, protective agents with increased content hormones: Rigevidon, Triziston, Milvane.
2. Balanced composition of estrogens and androgens. Phenotype: femininity, medium-sized developed mammary glands, oily skin, normal hair, no PMS, menstrual cycle 30 days. Optimal choice contraception: Microgynon, Silest, Femoden, Marvelon, Lindinet-30.
3. Increased content of androgens (gestagens). Phenotype - tall height, poor development of the mammary glands, oily skin and hair, PMS in the form of depression, pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, scanty menstruation, cycles of 28 days. The preferred choice of drugs is: Jess, Janine, Yarina, Diane-35.

Emergency methods

There are 4 types of emergency contraception:

• FEC containing UPA;
• ECPs containing LNG;

ECPs with UPA are taken as a single dosage of 30 mg, ECPs with LNG - 1.5 mg. The advantage of ECPs over COCs is determined by the lower degree of nausea and vomiting. The effectiveness of alternative emergency contraceptive pills is 98...99%. ECP with UPA is recommended for use within 72-120 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse.

Copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) provide immediate protection that must be inserted within 5 days. The method is especially suitable for women who rely on highly effective and reversible methods of contraception long acting. Vaginal tablets(Pharmatex, Benatex, Ginakotex) are non-hormonal substances that provide effective, safe use together with other contraceptives.

Cost of tablets

Approximate cost of contraceptives:

Name of tablets	Price, rubles
Microgynon	310
Lindynette	340
Jeanine	790
Chloe	760
Femoden	820
Tri-Merci	1000
Regulon	480
Mercilon	1560
Marvelon	1530
Logest	810
Gynepristone