About such an innovative contraceptive for surewe heard very few of our women. He appeared on the shelves of Russian pharmacies and in a network of medical online stores just recently, just a few years ago. In this article, we want to talk in detail about this tool and tell in detail what the patch of the Eurasian is.
What is a plaster?
The evra patch is one of the most effectivecontraceptives. This invention is considered to be an innovative innovative preparation for preventing unexpected pregnancy. Developed by his corporation Johnson and Johnson (one of the world leaders in the pharmaceutical industry). The patent for the patch of the Eurasian was approved in 2002 and at the same time its large-scale issue began. Only a few years it took this miracle agent to take one of the leading places for sale among hormonal contraceptives. The patch refers to contraceptives with a minimum content of hormones. It has all the advantages of hormonal tablets and at the same time is the most safe to use. The degree of its reliability according to statistics is 99.6%. Externally, the patch is a smooth, sticky and thin strips of pleasant pink color. The size of the patch is 5 by 5 cm. These small strips are glued to a clean, dry area of the skin (except for the chest area). The most suitable parts of the body for gluing the patch are:
- abdomen and thighs
- outer surface of the shoulder
- buttock area
- shoulder blades
The patch includes three layers:
After the adhesive is in contact with the skin,his work begins. Every day he releases female hormones that block ovulation and prevent the release of the egg. Also, the patch causes a change in the composition of cervical mucus that causes the penetration of sperm into the uterus difficult area.
Recommendations for use
In the area where the patch is located, you can notUse skin care products (lotions, gels, creams, oils, etc.). The first strip of patch should be pasted on the first day of the beginning of your monthly cycle. The duration of a strip of adhesive is seven days. Then you need to replace it. The next strip of adhesive should be glued in the same area of the body, but to another place (slightly to the right or slightly to the left). You can change the patch at any time convenient for you. It is recommended to take a break after three weeks of wearing a band-aid (usually during this period menstruation begins). If you forget to change the band-aid for up to 48 hours, no additional funds for protection are required.
Advantages of evra patch
The use of a patch guarantees protectionfrom an unplanned pregnancy, as well as the Eur is also present a curative effect. When it is used, menstrual pains appear less frequently, and there is almost no bleeding during the cycle. Women who regularly used a patch observed a weakened development of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The plaster is very comfortable and easy to use, it reliably holds on the skin. With him you can take any water procedures and sunbathing, as well as you can visit the sauna, solarium and engage in active sports. Absolutely, there are no restrictions for the full life, to which you are accustomed. The plaster is almost invisible on the skin and does not cause discomfort when worn. Hormones penetrate the body through the skin - this saves you from the nausea that sometimes occurs when using conventional oral hormonal contraceptives. You can now show forgetfulness. The evra patch changes once a week, whereas strictness and thoroughness in the course of time with the use of the hormone tablets are not for everyone's liking and not for everyone.
Disadvantages of the plaster
In our world, nothing is perfect, along with a number of advantages, the adhesive has its drawbacks:
Elimination of possible problems when using a patch:
Contraindications to the use of evra patch
- Pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding (lactation)
- Having problems with veins (thrombosis)
- Cardiovascular diseases
- The weight of a woman is more than 90 kg (Eur is ineffective in such cases)
- Cancer Conditions
- Presence of diabetes mellitus
- The use of various drugs. If you are forced to use medicines,
- consult a doctor before using a band-aid
- Constant headaches (migraine)
- Postponed stroke or heart attack
- Women aged 35 years, constantly smoking
- Young girls under the age of 18
Be careful!
Do not throw away the useda strip of plaster in the toilet. Please note that even in the used patch contain hormones. The exposure of female hormones to water can adversely affect the environment. Please note that the evra patch, like the rest of hormonal contraceptives, does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, so a mandatory condition for using this contraceptive is that you have one permanent partner and no two different sexual infections. Remember that the band-aid is a completely new hormonal contraceptive, as it should, it has not been studied and has not yet been thoroughly checked by time, so do not get carried away by it for a very long time. Be sure to follow the instructions of this drug. Do not paste the adhesive in other parts of the body. This will not only not save you from unwanted pregnancy, but it can be dangerous for your health! Before you use it, we recommend that you consult with your gynecologist and go through all the necessary tests. The price of this new generation contraceptive is quite acceptable and does not differ much from the cost of conventional hormonal birth control pills. You can buy a plaster of the Evra, the price of which varies around 900-1200 rubles, in large pharmacies in your city or through online pharmacies. The package contains three strips of patch, designed for use within a month.
Reviews about the drug
Although the band-aid recently appeared in freesale of our pharmacies, it is rapidly gaining popularity among our women and girls. According to the statistics, the plaster of the Eurasian, whose responses are positive in most percentages, took 90% of all women who tried it for permanent arming. Evra patch is really today considered to be one of the most modern and effective drugs from the series of hormonal contraceptives. With the strict condition of using it with the rules and recommendations, also prescribed in the instructions, with minimal side effects and simple and simple use, you are guaranteed to save yourself from unwanted conception. The pace of the development of medicine is increasing every year. There are all new effective medicines and means of protection. We will try to inform you in a timely manner about all the novelties in this field and hope that with our help your life will become better and more interesting. We advise you to read:
