What are contraceptives?

Contraceptives are drugs that prevent pregnancy.

There are several methods of contraception:

1. Natural methods .

2. Barrier methods.

3. Chemical methods.

4. Intrauterine contraception.

5. Hormonal contraceptives.

Tablets for daily use.

1. Combined.

There are groups:

• Micro-dosed. ("Jess", "Dimia")
• Low-dose.
• Highly dosed.

2. Gestagenic.

Now let's consider Jess, because it was with him that my acquaintance with oral contraceptives began.

"JES"

Monophasic oral contraceptive with antiandrogenic properties

(active) light pink, round, biconvex, engraved with the letters "DS" in the correct hexagon on one side; at the fracture - a core from white to almost white and a light pink sheath (24 pcs. in a blister).

1 tab.

ethinyl estradiol (as betadex clathrate) 20 mcg

drospirenone 3 mg

Excipients:lactose monohydrate - 48.18 mg, corn starch - 28 mg, magnesium stearate - 0.8 mg.

Shell composition: hypromellose - 1.5168 mg, talc - 0.3036 mg, titanium dioxide - 1.1748 mg, iron dye red oxide - 0.0048 mg.

Film-coated tablets (inactive) white, round, biconvex, engraved with the letters "DP" in the correct hexagon on one side; at the fracture - a core from white to almost white and a white shell (4 pcs. in a blister).

Excipients:lactose monohydrate - 52.1455 mg, corn starch - 24 mg, povidone - 3.0545 mg, magnesium stearate - 0.8 mg.

Shell composition: hypromellose - 1.0112 mg, talc - 0.2024 mg, titanium dioxide - 0.7864 mg.

Indications

Contraception;

Treatment of moderate acne (acne vulgaris);

Treatment of severe premenstrual syndrome.

Why did I start taking hormonal contraceptives?

Reception of JES is associated with the onset of sexual activity. My doctor prescribed them for me. Yes, I had acne, and I hoped that the pills would help me get rid of this ailment (indicated in the testimony).

My impressions.

Pros:

• The skin cleared up, acne became a rare occurrence for me.
• The skin of the face was not greasy (earlier in the morning I woke up as if smeared with oil).
• Hair became less greasy (now I wash them 2 times a week (rarely-3)).
• The breast has grown from 2 to 3.5 sizes (which certainly pleases me).
• I did not gain weight, I even lost a little weight.

Minuses:

• A slightly noticeable cellulite appeared, although there was almost no cellulite before, I associate this with taking pills.
• If I take it on an empty stomach, it starts to bother me. (Although I went to a gastroenterologist, was examined, they said that I was absolutely healthy! She asked if the discomfort could be associated with taking oral contraceptives, she answered that it was possible (apparently, it is necessary to exclude the reception, but for me it is impossible at the moment))

Jess's packaging looks solid and expensive. I liked that there is a special sticker with the days of the week, which made it possible not to get confused in taking the pills.

Convenient instructions in the form of a booklet.

Now let's consider "DIMIA".

Clinical and pharmacological group

Monophasic oral contraceptive

Release form, composition and packaging

Film-coated tablets white or off-white, round, biconvex, marked "G73" on one side of the embossed tablet; in cross section, the core is white or almost white.

1 tab.

ethinyl estradiol 20 mcg

drospirenone 3 mg

Excipients:lactose monohydrate - 48.53 mg, corn starch - 16.6 mg, pregelatinized corn starch - 9.6 mg, copolymer of macrogol and polyvinyl alcohol - 1.45 mg, magnesium stearate - 0.8 mg.

Film casing composition: opadry II white 85G18490 - 2 mg (polyvinyl alcohol - 0.88 mg, titanium dioxide - 0.403 mg, macrogol 3350 - 0.247 mg, talc - 0.4 mg, soy lecithin - 0.07 mg).

Placebo pills

Film-coated tablets green, round, biconvex; in cross section, the core is white or almost white.

Excipients:microcrystalline cellulose - 42.39 mg, lactose - 37.26 mg, pregelatinized corn starch - 9 mg, magnesium stearate - 0.9 mg, colloidal silicon dioxide - 0.45 mg.

Film casing composition: opadry II green 85F21389 - 3 mg (polyvinyl alcohol - 1.2 mg, titanium dioxide - 0.7086 mg, macrogol 3350 - 0.606 mg, talc - 0.444 mg, indigo carmine - 0.0177 mg, quinoline yellow dye - 0.0177 mg, iron dye black oxide - 0.003 mg , dye sunset yellow - 0.003 mg).

Indications

Oral contraception.

Side effects in Dimia always frightened !!! Therefore, my fear grew and did not stop, and the money did not grow, but was spent on Jess.

The packaging does not look as solid and expensive as Jess's.

I will not describe, see for yourself:

And here is such a hefty instruction, not as compact as Jess's.

Why did I decide to switch to DIMIA?

Of course, because of the price! The price of JES is 1100-1200 rubles, DIMIA is 680-750 rubles. Also expensive, but for me a tangible difference! Because I am a student, I live separately from my parents, I'd rather pay for the Internet with this money.

And so I sat down in thought: what to do and where to go ?!

How does Jess differ from Dimia?

Number of tablets: same character - 28 pcs. -24 active, 4 placebos.

Active ingredients: 1 tab. identical

ethinyl estradiol 20 mcg

drospirenone 3 mg

Production: Jess Germany " Bayer-Schering»

Dimia Hungary " Gedeon-Richter».

The most important thing is the active ingredients, and they are absolutely are similar! So why is there such a difference in price, is it all due to the unremarkable packaging of Dimia ?!

And here is your answer: JES is an original drug, and DIMIA is a generic drug.

Conclusion: so if there is no difference, why pay more !?

With this question I went to the pharmacy. There they did not explain anything to me sensibly. They only said that DIMIA is for some reason worse, and JES is better. Apparently they are worried about the proceeds.

In the end, I dared and bought Dimia.

I did not notice any negative or positive phenomena, everything is the same as when taking JES.

I took Jess for 9 months, Dimia for 4 months already.

I was very afraid to cross, I was more afraid of external factors: that I would recover or that acne would appear again, the skin would get greasy, etc., but everything was normal, everything was the same. Only the price is lower, which is a huge plus!

My impressions of taking DIMIA (comparison with JES)

Pros:

• The skin remained the same clean, pimples are the same rare guests on my face.
• The skin of the face is not greasy.
• Hair is not greasy.
• The chest has not changed.
• The weight has not changed.
• He copes with his contraceptive ability perfectly, no complaints.

Minuses:

• Cellulite has not disappeared, everything also lives on lyashechki, but it is almost invisible \u003d)
• Stomach is the same story as Jess.

How do I take the tablets:

i take it before going to bed, at about the same time with or without water.

Bottom line: I give 4 stars, because taking pills is not safe, it has a lot of side effects contraindications. But there is nothing to do, you have to accept!

In general, I am pleased with the action of DIMIA. I don’t worry about unwanted pregnancy, I enjoy clean skin and big breasts!

Be healthy!

Good time of the day! I am supplementing my review in connection with the termination of the reception of OK.

For 2 years without interruption, I took OK: first jess, then dimia. In December, I stopped taking it, referring to the fact that the last 2 times my periods had become very scarce (literally 1-2 pads were enough). In December, I finished my last pills.

The course is not lost, everything is the same as when receiving. The breast has decreased to the usual 2 sizes. Since my breasts have decreased, I can feel it calmly and do not find a sufficiently large "lump" (1 cm in diameter), which I had before the start of treatment. For the reliability of my assumptions, it is necessary to go for an ultrasound scan, which I am going to do in the near future. Acne did not appear. I didn't gain weight. I began to swell a little in the morning, but that was even before the OK reception. The skin does not get greasy, nor does the hair. As for the menstruation itself, everything is normal. The volume of bleeding returned to normal, as before the admission, they are painless, which, in principle, did not bother me before. Emotional state and mood are normal. Libido has increased. I do not observe any terrible terrible side effects after cancellation !!! Of course, I want to say that everything is individual, but personally I cannot say anything bad.

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The daughter was prescribed jess for a functional cyst. Saw 3 months. Severe dizziness, unpleasant symptoms when eating fatty foods began. Jess stopped taking her, and as a result she lost a lot of weight and now has hormonal imbalance. No monthly 6 months. Never take this stuff! The daughter was prescribed jess for a functional cyst.
Saw 3 months. Severe dizziness, unpleasant symptoms when eating fatty foods began. Jess stopped taking her, and as a result she lost a lot of weight and now has hormonal imbalance. No monthly 6 months. Never take this stuff!

The doctor prescribed Jess for me to normalize the menstrual cycle. Of the advantages, I can note a decrease in pain during ovulation and during menstruation too. The skin of the face has become better. Among the disadvantages is weight gain + 4 kg in two months. I will stop taking the pills.

And I switched to Jess after using yarina. A good doctor advised me. Now I have switched to the third package. I will say that I like Jess better because there are practically no side effects. Well, everything is individual. I read a lot of reviews and everything is different for everyone. I'm great. By the way, I noticed that I lost weight ... And I switched to Jess after using yarina. A good doctor advised me. Now I have switched to the third package. I will say that I like Jess better because there are practically no side effects. Well, everything is individual. I read a lot of reviews and everything is different for everyone. I'm great.
By the way, I noticed that I lost about 4 kg after I started taking Jess. I read that Jess allegedly removes excess fluid and thus lose weight. If so, then this is not very good. So far, of course, I do not plan to stop drinking this drug, but it is alarming that if I quit so as not to get better. In general, everything suits me.

I use Jess as a contraceptive. I chose it because it normalizes the menstrual cycle. And with this I have problems since my youth. All the time there were delays, then 1 month, then 2 months, or even 4 months there were no periods. The doctor prescribed Jess to drink ... I use Jess as a contraceptive. I chose it because it normalizes the menstrual cycle. And with this I have problems since my youth. All the time there were delays, then 1 month, then 2 months, or even 4 months there were no periods. The doctor prescribed Jess to drink. The cycle has now recovered. Also, in the past, every period began with a wild pain in the abdomen. I constantly drank strong painkillers, since ordinary painkillers did not help me. And I drank several tablets at a time. After taking Jess's birth control pills, everything went well.

Finally, I found time to write about oral contraceptives that the gynecologist imposed on me in every possible way. For a long time I was categorically against contraceptive pills, and so was my husband. Heard that they are harmful, they gain weight, become covered with acne, etc., etc. Each of my visits to the gynecologist began with the fact that she was interested in what method my husband and I were protecting. For which I found 1000 and 1 reason just to excuse myself and not drink these pills. Well, they did not inspire confidence in me and that's it. And the gynecologists impose them in such a way that suspicions arise - for what purpose are they doing this, without prescribing any tests and examinations? That's right, commercial. It's no secret that our gynecologists are well paid by pharmaceutical companies to prescribe certain drugs to us ...

Well, now my review about dimia - micro-dose oral contraceptives. For a long time we protected ourselves with condoms. I can say that this method is completely unreliable. Our condom was constantly breaking. And the sensations are not the same. What can I say about dimia? Sex got better. And much more. Here are the dimia tablets themselves:

The package contains 28 tablets. 24 contraceptives, 4 empty - calculated for the red days of the calendar. That is, you drink them and menstruation begins almost immediately. Well, someone like that of course) Such a package costs about 500 rubles, though not all pharmacies have it.

Drinking them, of course, is not very convenient, because you need to take a pill every day at the same time, only in this case you will not forget that you took it. And if you drink as you have to, or rather as you remember, you can get confused. I also mark the numbers when I drank dimia just in case.

The instruction for contraceptive dimia is enormous. After reading all the contraindications and side effects, I was afraid to drink, but took a chance. I decided that if they don’t suit me and I feel bad, I’ll give it up. But I did not notice any side effects, I will even say that I feel better. The mood is always good. Maybe it's not contraceptive, but I stopped feeling sick on public transport, although it was like this all the time before taking them.

I haven't found any shortcomings for myself yet, I hope that the side will not appear.

So the pros of dimia:

Improved health, mood

Sex got better

You can shift your periods (just start drinking a new package, skipping the last 4 tablets from the previous one)

There are no side effects yet, I hope there won't be!

Relatively affordable price, unlike other contraceptives

Of the shortcomings - you need to drink at the same time, otherwise you will forget whether you drank it or not. Well, there are many side effects. I think it's still harmful to drink them all the time.

So I can tell whether to drink or not to drink contraceptives is of course up to you. Anything can happen and they are not suitable for everyone! So it all depends on your body. Dimia is my first contraceptive, so for now I put 4, because of contraindications. And we'll see)

Today, oral contraception is considered the most effective way to protect against unwanted pregnancies. Nevertheless, she has many ...

Contraceptive pills "Jess": analogues, comparison, instructions and reviews

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In the article we will consider instructions for use and analogues for the drug "Jess".

Today, oral contraception is considered the most effective way to protect against unwanted pregnancies. Nevertheless, at the same time, she has numerous disadvantages, because of which many women are in no hurry to give them preference. The modern contraceptive "Jess" combines ease of use and the minimum list of adverse reactions. The contraceptive drug "Jess" is a new generation oral monophasic contraceptive.

The mechanism of action of these contraceptive pills is similar to that of other oral contraceptives, however, the formula of this medication has been somewhat improved and improved. This is due to the presence in their composition of drospirenone, which is a fourth generation progestogen, the effect of which on a woman's body is as close as possible to natural progesterone. Drospirenone is able to block water and sodium retention in the body caused by estrogens. Against this background, as a result of taking other oral contraceptives in women, there are negative side effects in the form of increased body weight and swelling, which leads to a very good tolerance of this drug.

In addition, drospirenone has a positive effect on the work of hormones in the premenstrual period, facilitating the condition of a woman in the case of severe forms of PMS (reduces the intensity and frequency of psychoemotional disorders, headaches, engorgement and inflammation of the mammary glands).

It is quite possible to find Jess analogues in composition and cheaper. Oral contraceptive pills "Jess" contain in their composition the minimum, in comparison with other means of similar action, the amount of estrogen - 20 mg, and this indicates the safety of this drug. Microdosing of hormones has a sparing effect on the female body, reducing the development of all kinds of complications and side reactions. The main indications for the use of this pharmaceutical are contraception, as well as the treatment of acne and severe forms of premenstrual syndrome. Analogs "Jess" are also assigned for these purposes.

Positive properties of the drug "Jess"

Women who regularly take medication observe the stabilization of the menstrual cycle, which becomes more regular, and the menstruation itself is more painful, the intensity of bleeding decreases, which prevents the occurrence of iron deficiency anemia. In addition, regular use of this medication reduces the risk of developing inflammatory pathologies in the female genital area. Also, the medication significantly reduces the discomfort that occurs before the onset of menstruation and in the middle of the cycle.

It should be noted that, according to epidemiological studies, combined oral contraceptives, including all analogues of Jess tablets, reduce the likelihood of developing endometrial, ovarian and other cancers of the female organs.

In addition, due to its high antiandrogenic activity, the drug provides a therapeutic effect for certain skin diseases (acne), normalizes the condition of nails, and reduces the oiliness of hair and skin. Many women with the use of the drug "Jess" observe breast augmentation. Also, this contraceptive helps to slow down the development of osteoporosis and is an effective preventive measure against ectopic pregnancy. But the main thing is that this medication gives a persistent contraceptive effect, in which pregnancy can occur only when the norms for taking the drug are violated or when you refuse to take it. It should be noted that this remedy for unwanted pregnancy does not protect against genital infections and STDs, therefore, if there are doubts about the sexual partner, you must additionally use barrier-type contraception.

Contraceptive counterparts "Jess" should be selected by a doctor.

Usage mode

Each pack of contraceptive pills contains 28 pills, 24 of which have a contraceptive effect, and the remaining 4 have a placebo effect, that is, they do not have medicinal properties and are used as a means, the therapeutic effect of which is based on the woman's belief in the efficacy of the medicine. This provides an opportunity to maximize the effectiveness of the drug and prevent missed tablets or start using a new package. The tablets should be taken daily, at the same time, and there is no need to take breaks between packages. Menstruation usually begins on the second or third day of taking the placebo pill and can last even after starting a new pack of medication.

Start of reception

If in the previous month the woman did not take any oral hormonal contraceptives, then taking this drug should be started on the first day of the onset of menstrual bleeding. However, it is also allowed to take pills from the second to the fifth day of the cycle, only in this case you need to use some additional methods of contraception (for example, barrier) during the first seven days of using the medication.

When switching to this drug from other oral combined contraceptives, Jess should be taken the next day after the last active pill from the package of the previous medication, no later than the next day after the usual seven-day break (if there are 21 tablets in the pack), or after use the last inactive tablet (in cases where 28 tablets per pack are active).

When switching from a contraceptive patch or vaginal ring, it is recommended to start taking this drug on the day of such contraceptives, no later than the time when a new ring is to be inserted or a new patch is applied. It is allowed to switch from a mini-drink to the use of the drug "Jess" on any day without interruption, and from a hormonal implant or means of intrauterine contraception with gestagen - on the day of removal. From contraceptive injections, the transition to the drug is carried out on the day of the next injection. In all cases, barrier contraception (condoms) should be used during the first week of taking these pills.

After an abortion, you can start drinking the Jess contraceptive immediately, and no additional contraception is required. If this medication causes severe abnormalities in the activity of the stomach (vomiting), you should proceed in the same way as in case of missing a pill, plus additional means of protection should be applied during sexual intercourse.

If it is necessary to change the timing of the onset of menstruation, you need to continue taking the tablets from the next package, while skipping the placebo from the current package of the drug. In this case, the cycle can be extended for the desired period until the active tablets from the second pack run out. Against this background, a woman may experience breakthrough uterine bleeding or spotting. Regular use of oral contraceptives "Jess" resumes after taking placebo pills.

Adverse reactions

When using this medication, the following side symptoms may occur:

• headache, migraine;
• dyspepsia;
• soreness of the mammary glands;
• irregular uterine bleeding;
• venous and arterial thromboembolism;
• psycho-emotional disorders;
• mood swings;
• change in sex drive.

As a rule, such negative manifestations can be observed only during the first months of taking the medication, during the period of adaptation of the body to the active substance. If the symptoms persist, it is necessary to consult with a specialist who can prescribe other contraceptive drugs or cancel them due to their intolerance.

Contraceptive analogues "Jess" give the same side effects.

Contraindications

The list of the main contraindications to the use of "Jess" includes:

• hypersensitivity to components;
• lactation period;
• benign or malignant tumors in the liver;
• pregnancy or suspicion of it;
• thromboembolism and thrombosis, as well as their previous conditions, including a history;
• migraine with neuralgia symptoms;
• diabetes mellitus, which is accompanied by vascular disorders;
• cerebrovascular pathology;
• hormone-dependent malignant tumors or suspicion of them;
• severe and acute forms of renal failure;
• pancreatitis with hypertriglyceridemia;
• adrenal insufficiency;
• liver failure and other liver pathologies in severe forms;
• vaginal bleeding of unknown origin.

If the fact of pregnancy is detected, the medication is immediately canceled, but if it was inadvertently used in the early stages of pregnancy, do not worry, this does not carry an increased risk of developmental defects in the fetus. It should also be noted that if one of the side effects is observed for the first time while using the drug, it must be discarded. Contraceptives "Jess" can be taken for a long time, and there is no age limit.

Analogs "Jess"

Analogs of this oral contraceptive include the following drugs:

• Delsia Dimia;
• "Lei";
• "Simicia Yamera";
• Anabella Vidora;
• Yarina;
• Janine.

The last two oral contraceptives are considered the most popular analogues of the drug "Jess", widely prescribed by specialists.

"Jess" or "Dimia"? Comparison

Both agents do a good job with their direct task - they block ovulation, suppress sex hormones, treat gynecological disorders and acne. For therapeutic purposes, oral antiandrogenic contraceptives are prescribed to treat alopecia and virilization. "Jess" and the analogue "Dimia" are generics, but they have some differences. First, they are cost and manufacturer. "Jess" can be purchased for about 1,500 rubles, and "Dimia" - for 800 rubles.

That is, "Dimia" is an analogue of "Jes", but cheaper. The price differs by 2 times, which in some cases plays a significant role in the preference of the drug. Dimia has a wider list of side effects, which include swelling, headaches, contact lens intolerance, cellulite, and weight gain. Therefore, in this case, one should carefully consider the selection of the drug and weigh the benefits and harms of possible negative reactions, take into account the large difference in price.

Let's consider another analogue of "Jes".

"Jess" or "Yarina"?

The high efficiency of the analogue of the drug "Jess" "Yarina" in the treatment of acne is associated with a rather high content of ethinyl estradiol in this drug, which provides a more noticeable and quick result. The price of these drugs is practically the same, and acne and acne therapy is very effective in both cases. Therefore, it is impossible to say for sure which of these funds is better, since contraindications, and adverse reactions, and the positive effect of their use are equivalent.

What other analogues in the composition of "Jess" are there?

"Jess" or "Janine"?

Both medications affect ovulatory functions (prevent ovulation) and, in addition, make the cervical mucus thicker, which is the main obstacle to the entry of sperm into the uterus.

The therapeutic effect is provided by the gestagenic component of both drugs. During the intake of these tablets, there is no fluid retention in the body, the body weight remains normal. A beneficial effect on lipid metabolism is also recorded. Reviews of the analogue "Jess" confirm this.

When taking hormonal tablets "Janine" it is possible to get rid of alopecia and hirsutism associated with an excess of testosterone. In addition, the contraceptive normalizes MC, relieves painful symptoms during menstruation. The drug is often prescribed for uterine fibroids and endometriosis.

The difference in price between drugs is insignificant, "Janine" is approximately 500 rubles cheaper than "Jess". Otherwise, both tools are very effective and there are no significant differences between them.

Let's consider what people think about these analogs of "Jess" in composition.

Girls, hello everyone!

Each of us, sooner or later, is faced with family planning issues. Namely - with the regulation of the number of its members))) And each chooses the best method of contraception for herself. Of course, in this case, drink pills, use condoms, put a spiral or "knock on wood three times" - each decides for herself, based on financial capabilities, health, age and, finally, intellect .. For myself, I chose pills.

The only question was - which pills are right for me? The most reasonable thing in such cases consult a gynecologist, many will say ... In part, I agree. If you can trust him. But, after contacting my gynecologist, and seeing on the table a pack of advertising brochures of one of the drugs, which she recommended to me (by the way, the representative visited our pharmacy, heard, we know))), I doubted the correctness of her recommendation. In addition to working as a pharmacist, I also have a medical assistant's education, I know something)) After taking three courses of those pills, I understood for sure - not mine. Incessant brown discharge and emotional instability, up to depression and hysterics ... Do not wish the enemy! Therefore, I decided to pick up pills for myself, and, having shoveled a lot of information, stopped at the drug Yarina... After drinking three cycles, and being completely delighted, I switched to an analogue from Gedeon Richter - Midian, on which she "sat" for more than a year ... after which she decided reduce the dose of estrogen, and, already being familiar with Richter's preparations, without hesitation, I bought Dimia.

Dimia is an absolute analogue Jess... The same drospirenone + ethinyl estradiol. In principle, these drugs are similar in composition Yarina and Midian - but smaller dose of estrogen. That is why these drugs ( Jess / Dimia) are recommended for young girls who have not given birth. I fundamentally disagree with this, and I think that it is more logical to select the dose by weight and individual perception. For me, a mother of two children, 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol was enough to keep the cycle stable ... And this component plays exactly this role. Therefore, I think that it makes no sense for me to take a larger dose. However, everyone has the right to disagree with me - there is no scientific evidence for this.

So, I'll probably start with the disadvantages .... What you may encounter when taking Dimia at first.

1) You can mark the first cycle from the beginning of taking Dimia headache, breast engorgement, nausea, pulling pain in the legs... Personally, I had a lack of appetite and my legs were drawn in the evening .. I even thought to quit, ran and donated blood for clotting, but everything turned out to be normal and passed after the first cycle of intake.

If you feel sick - take tablets before bed, not in the morning or after meals. If a wild appetite - drink in the morning. Chest hurts - limit salt in your diet .. And if your legs are pulling - aspirin 1/4 tablet in the morning, or ideally Cardiomagnet 75 mg. These troubles can follow a maximum of 3-4 cycles. Then everything will return to normal.

2) The first cycle, otherwise 2-3 cycles, there may be a "daub"... Brownish, thick discharge. This is normal and must be experienced. But this drug did not cause such side effects for me, unlike the one recommended by the gynecologist ...

3) Weight gain from Dimia is extremely rare. Neither at myself, nor at my friends', I did not notice such a problem, but I read a lot about it .. So, girls, what can I say ... Yes, indeed, OK cause fluid retention, and thus lead to weight gain. BUT drugs based on Drospirenone, such as Dimia, liquid does not retain, that is why your gained kg should be attributed to errors in the diet, and not to pills. Although, of course, weight can grow if the pills increase your appetite .. But this is an extremely rare occurrence. My appetite is under complete control on Dimia. The weight is stable, but since the beginning of the steam intake, the kg even went away .. Be sure to drink more water! This will reduce the risk of thrombosis, edema, and weight gain.

4) The packaging is more modest than Jess's. But it doesn't cost 500 re))

But this is not all the "charm". If you have been taking Dimia for more than a year, you can expect the following:

- Dry skin ... To some extent, I also faced this problem. But I can't say that my skin condition is catastrophic, so I can put up with this side effect.

- Cellulite. It somehow passed me by, fortunately. But everyone's body is different, so keep in mind.

- IN andricosis and rosacea (venous mesh). This is probably a side effect of all hormones. The venous reticulum appeared six months later from the beginning of the use of the drug. It is not pretty, but in my case it is not very pronounced. I advise you to take the same aspirin (Aspirin Cardio or CardioMagnil), as well as venotonics and venoprotectors.

- Liver problems ... Like any drug that is metabolized in the liver, Dimia affects its health. You need to be prepared for the fact that Essentiale - your faithful, lifelong companion.

I do not consider taking hormonal drugs, including Dimia, completely safe and the only reasonable .. Especially if you have not yet given birth .. because after taking the pills before the first pregnancy, I could not get pregnant for a whole year - the ovaries were sleeping.

In addition, the ethical side of the issue should be considered by you. For me, the debate about the abortive effect of the drug is very relevant, but having my modest knowledge, I want to believe that this is unfounded. Moreover, the ultrasound shows that my ovaries are asleep. This is the only discomfort from taking pills, but it is purely moral, and I want to believe - unfounded.

I AM did not find more cons. Further, some pluses ..

1) I no longer have fear of getting pregnant now, while pregnancy is undesirable for me (I am still learning). But how will I finish my studies, if God willing, we plan to give birth to a third)

2) I have did not decrease libido, even a little vice versa))) My husband is not disgusting to me and I do not feel pregnant)) Yes, yes, on other drugs it was just such a feeling that haunted .. I did not want anything, just sleep and eat))

3) I forgot about painful periods and ovulation. Now, while taking inactive pills, it smears for 2-3 days, that's all menstruation) No complexes and fears that something will leak somewhere))

4) The skin is improved, smoother and more matte. Hair gets greasy less, practically does not sweat. Although, I must admit, I had no problems before.

5) I don't swell anymore, the age spots left by Zhanin have gone ..

6) The reception scheme is convenient, you need to take it in a certain sequence and without interruption, which eliminates the possibility that you will not start a new pack on time ..

7) The cost of these tablets is about 550 rubles per cycle. This is half the price of Jess, and if you take it in 3 months packaging, like me, then the benefits are even more obvious.

I repeat that the gynecologist will not give you a 100% suitable recommendation about the choice. Contact your doctor to identify contraindications and for advice, and already the drug itself, most likely, will have to be selected by trial .. Here is the only way. An analysis for hormones will not guarantee a certain reaction of the body to a particular hormonal drug, unless, of course, you are taking OK not for the purpose of hormonal correction .. The hormone of pills is still a synthetic analogue, and the reaction may be different.

This is the best option for me now. I am always in shape, I have a good mood, I love my husband and children and do not suffer from PMS))