Injectable contraceptive or contraceptive injection for a woman

Every woman knows about contraceptive methods such as candles, pills and rings. But only a few have heard about the contraceptive injection and its effects. A contraceptive injection is a hormonal drug for long-term contraception.

This injection allows you to forget about an unwanted pregnancy for a long time; it has an increased level of reliability.

This innovative product is intended not only to protect against the possibility of becoming pregnant, but also as an effective prevention against a number of diseases. Before deciding whether to use this injection, you should consult your doctor.

The advantage of such injections is that they do not have a negative impact on the ability to have children in the future.

Tablets or injections, which is better?

Today's medicine is able to quickly stop various reactions of the body to allergens entering it. She has a whole list of tablets and injectable medications in her arsenal. Experts especially prefer new generation drugs.

After all, new drugs act much faster and more effectively and at the same time have fewer contraindications. They do not slow down a person's reactions and do not cause drowsiness. In addition, they are used for other diseases

However, these drugs should be taken only as prescribed by the attending physician. After examining the patient and taking his medical history, the doctor decides which drug is best for the patient and whether tablets or injections are more appropriate for him.

Antihistamines in tablets significantly improve the patient’s condition, relieve swelling, itching and irritation. They are indicated for long-term use. However, if there is a threat to life, or in particularly difficult cases, doctors prescribe new generation allergy injections.

Such drugs are divided into hormonal, which can quickly relieve acute allergic reactions and stabilize the patient’s condition, and non-hormonal. The immediate effect is the advantage of hormonal injections. These include:

• Diprospan
• Prednisolone
• Dexamethasone
• Medipred
• Solue-Decortin

When hormonal drugs are administered intravenously, they enter the bloodstream and give a quick and long-lasting therapeutic result. This is a pronounced anti-shock therapy, relieving an attack of suffocation by eliminating swelling and raising pressure to normal parameters.

But these drugs carry with them a lot of side effects and therefore their use should be limited and justified. Hormonal agents are administered once to relieve an aggressive allergic symptom. Course prescription of drugs is not indicated due to the increased risk of side effects.

Side effects appear:

• heart rhythm disturbances;
• internal bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract;
• decreased immunity;
• disruption of some endocrine glands;
• addiction to drugs of this group and a decrease in their effectiveness

For less severe manifestations of allergies, the following injections are prescribed according to subgroups:

antihistamines:

• Suprastin;
• Diphenhydramine;
• Tavegil;
• Pipolfen;
• Ruzam

desensitizing substances:

• Calcium chloride, which relieves intoxication of the body;
• Calcium gluconate, which increases calcium levels in the blood, which mitigates the severity of the disease;
• Sodium bromide;
• Ascorbic acid

sorbents and agents that improve blood composition:

• Rheosorbilact;
• Sodium thiosulfate;
• Saline solution;
• Glucose

Non-hormonal antihistamine injections are less effective than hormonal drugs, but give better results than taking pills. They are prescribed for a course of no more than 10 days, followed by transferring the patient to take antihistamine tablets.

What are hormones and where are they produced?

Hormones are biological substances that the human body produces to carry out many life processes. The concentrations of hormones are minimal compared to other metabolites, but their role in human well-being and the implementation of simple vital functions is enormous.

Hormones are produced in the endocrine glands. These are the thyroid and thymus glands, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, pineal gland, pancreas, hypothalamus. Depending on the location of production, hormones play one or another role in the functioning of the body. Taking hormonal medications is intended to compensate for the lack of endogenous (that is, independent) production of hormones by the endocrine glands. However, with regular and long-term use, tolerance may develop, so an experienced doctor should calculate the dosage of the drugs. Everything in the human body depends on hormonal levels. It can be improved with folk remedies - albeit not as clearly as with drugs, but there will definitely be some benefit.

Desensitization method

This is a new direction in the treatment of allergies, used when other measures are not effective. The patient is administered small doses of the allergen with a gradual increase. Thus, the body gets used to the formation of histamine in the blood and no longer reacts to it with a violent reaction.

Treatment continues for two to three years, with regular visits to the doctor and careful monitoring of all the body’s reactions to the injection. The disadvantages of this treatment are:

• long duration of treatment;
• its mandatory continuity;
• risk of allergies returning;
• risk of a strong reaction to a minimal dose of an allergen

What is the effect of contraceptive injections?

Contraceptive drugs in injections have a persistent contraceptive effect, which manifests itself after the first injection. These medications also normalize the menstrual cycle and alleviate premenstrual syndrome.

When the action begins

If the recommended timing of drug administration is observed, the contraceptive effect occurs immediately. A deviation from the scheme of five days is allowed. If this period is longer, additional contraception will be needed.

Do I need to protect myself?

Contraceptive injections protect against unwanted pregnancy, but in no case against diseases that are spread through sexual contact. Therefore, if you have promiscuous sex life or are unsure about your sexual partner, it is better to use barrier contraceptives. Condoms protect simultaneously from unwanted conception and sexually transmitted diseases.

Degree of protection

The effectiveness of hormonal injection contraception reaches 99%, but subject to strict adherence to the dosage and regimen of the drugs.

Side effects and negative effects on the body

The use of injectable contraceptive drugs may be accompanied by adverse reactions, namely:

• reaction of individual intolerance to the drug and its components in the form of urticaria, itching, redness of the skin, dermatitis, Quincke's edema, hyperthermia, bronchospasm or anaphylactic shock;
• from the blood – inflammation of the venous vessels, formation of blood clots;
• from the skin – acne, increased hairiness in atypical places, hair loss on the head;
• from the nervous system - sleep disturbance, increased fatigue, apathy, depression, cephalgia, vertigo, irritability;
• from the digestive system - nausea, epigastric pain, bloating;
• from the musculoskeletal system - muscle cramps of the lower extremities, pain in the joints and spine;
• on the part of the reproductive system - dysfunctional metrorrhagia, absence of menstruation, decreased libido, vaginitis, feeling of hot flashes, pain in the lower abdomen, discharge of milk from the mammary glands;
• other side effects are weight gain, weakness, facial swelling.

Allergy shot for a year

You can get rid of allergies through vaccination. The person is given the required dose of the allergen. By stimulating his immunity after this, they achieve his resistance to this type of allergy, or its manifestation to a minimum extent.

Vaccination is carried out against: pollen of certain plants, mites, cockroaches and other insects, household dust. The disadvantages of vaccination are the continuity of vaccination for 5 years, the possibility of a strong allergic reaction to the injection.

Such preventive measures can only be used under strict medical supervision; amateur efforts can result in a serious complication.

Currently, there are many ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Naturally, each method of contraception has its own advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications for use. In modern society, hormonal contraceptives are becoming increasingly popular. They are presented in various versions. These may be tablets, injections or subcutaneous implants. Hormonal injections are one of the most convenient methods of contraception. In addition, they can be used for medicinal purposes. Typically, mature women resort to this type of contraception. This is usually explained by a higher percentage of diseases in late reproductive age.

Hormonal injections are a method of hormonal contraception in which drugs are administered parenterally. Hormonal injections are long-acting contraceptives. There are two types of hormonal injections:

Progestogen drugs are administered intramuscularly (into the buttock) once every 12 weeks (three months). Combined injection drugs are used once a month (every four weeks). Progestogen drugs are used more often than combined drugs. The most famous progestogen drug is Depo-Provera, one injection of which contains 150 mg of the active substance. The difference between injected hormones and tablets is that they are slowly released from the muscle depot. This allows them to be used much less frequently.

Mechanism of action of progestogen injections

The contraceptive effect of Depo-Provera consists of three aspects. The first point is the local (local) effect on ovarian function, which in almost 100% of cases causes complete blockade of ovulation. The second point is achieved through the effect on the cervical mucus, which is manifested by an increase in its viscosity and makes it difficult for sperm to pass through. The third point involves the effect on the endometrium. Morphological and biochemical changes occur in the endometrium that are unfavorable for egg implantation. In addition, Depo-Provera affects the corpus luteum, causing its reverse development, and reduces the contractile activity of the fallopian tubes. It becomes clear that Depo-Provera can be used during breastfeeding.

Contraindications to the use of Depo-Provera

Despite its ease of use, Depo-Provera is contraindicated in the following cases:

• bleeding from the genital tract with an unknown cause (suspicion of genital cancer);
• pregnancy (pregnancy must be excluded before administering the drug);
• in case of blood coagulation disorders or taking anticoagulants;
• in case of birth less than two months ago (Depo-Provera slows down the healing of the wound surface in the uterine cavity);
• depression (possible worsening of the condition due to the use of Depo-Provera);
• history of genital cancer.

Benefits of using Depo-Provera

The undoubted advantage of this method of contraception is its high contraceptive effectiveness. In addition, the use of Depo-Provera is very convenient, since the injections must be done after three months, and the tablets must be taken every day. Depo-Provera is an excellent alternative to combination oral medications if there are contraindications to them. Among other things, Depo-Provera reduces the risk of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs (due to increased viscosity of cervical mucus) and ectopic pregnancy. The drug does not pass through the liver, which reduces the number of metabolic disorders. Depo-Provera, as a contraceptive, is especially indicated for women with endometriosis and premenopausal women.

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The protective reaction of the immune system to an allergen is expressed by a list of symptoms that can be not only unpleasant, but also dangerous. Mild signs of allergies are eliminated with the help of Suprastin.

Sometimes the symptoms become so severe that the patient’s life is likely to be threatened. Signs of allergies are eliminated with a tablet or spray. An ambulance will be needed to relieve swelling. Allergy injections are a suitable solution to eliminate dangerous manifestations of the disease.

Reviews about injectable contraceptives

The average rating from users of injectable contraceptives is three on a five-point scale.

The degree of reliability of hormonal injections is the same as that of conventional hormonal birth control pills. However, I would not recommend using this method of contraception, as it has more disadvantages than advantages.

Firstly, the possibility of periodic spotting of blood between menstrual periods. And secondly, suppression of menstrual function. That is, a woman who uses this type of contraception either has no menstruation at all, or it occurs in a timely manner, but is very scanty, rather similar not to normal menstruation, but to “blood smear.” Suppression of ovarian function makes it necessary to limit the use of this method of contraception for young girls (who have not yet established a menstrual cycle) and for all nulliparous women. Also, the drug should be used with caution by women suffering from diseases of the circulatory system. In general, I would recommend using this drug only for medicinal purposes, and choosing good birth control pills as contraception.

gynecologist-endocrinologist Olga Iosifovna Sikirina

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After the birth of my son, I breastfed until he was 2 years old, took Depo-Provera injections 3 times - everything was fine, there was no bleeding, I felt great. It was only after the end of feeding (and the last 3 injections) that menstruation did not begin for about 3 months. In gynecology, another doctor said: after Depo, there are frequent cases of women stopping their cycles for good! 2 more months. After that, I restored my cycle with different pills. In general, according to the second gynecologist, if you don’t plan to have any more children, you can’t imagine anything better; it is usually recommended after 40 years of age (although even after 40 years of age you want to have children).

Tatonka, 2 children

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For me, this is the best among all other contraceptives. Yes, it really shouldn’t be prescribed to young girls, especially those who have not given birth, that’s what the doctor told me. Accordingly, there will be serious problems with conception later. But at the time I started using Depo-Provera, I already had three children and therefore I was definitely not afraid of infertility. I have been using this method of contraception for probably 7 years now. At first, the only side effects were slight weight gain. I would like to point out that it is small. So I didn’t have to change my wardrobe. And then, after a while I returned to normal again. There were no depressions of any kind either. There were no suspicious bleedings. The only thing is that after prolonged use the cycle got lost. But I’m not particularly worried about this: I don’t need any more children. So, for me, this is the ideal remedy.

helga 89rus, Russia, Noyabrsk

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My first pregnancy ended in premature birth, after which I was banned from getting pregnant for 1 year. First they put in an IUD, it didn’t work for me, then they gave me a Depo-Provera injection. After they did it, depression began, interest in sex life also disappeared, and I gained 8 kg in 3 months. A month ago, the injection expired, no menstruation. Now my husband insists, and I, too, already want a baby, but I don’t have my period. And that means I won’t be able to get pregnant! Now I don't know how to restore the cycle. The doctor says we have to wait.

nastenka16031992

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This method of contraception seemed to me the most reliable and safe, you don’t need to drink anything, install anything inside yourself and all that stuff, you give an injection once every three months, and that’s it! Two months after giving birth, I went to the antenatal clinic with the vaccine in my hands. The doctor listened to me for a long time, then explained to me that this small ampoule contains a killer dose of hormones, and in most cases menstruation disappears for about a year. I didn’t want to hear anything, and they gave me this ill-fated injection. This is where my nightmare began. The first three months were problem-free, except for the fact that my weight rapidly climbed up. But I didn’t attach any importance to this. After the second injection, three months later, I already had 8 kilograms of excess weight (and this was with a strict diet and regular visits to the pool) and the disappearance of menstruation. Out of fear, I ran to the doctor, and she smiled and replied that she had warned me about the consequences (as the doctor says, every 3rd woman has such problems). I didn’t dare take a third injection and switched to vaginal tablets, but I restored my menstrual cycle for about a year. I also struggled with excess weight (in a total of 6 months I gained 19 kg). So my experience with Depo-Provera was unsuccessful, I would not recommend it to anyone.

DIANA11, Russia, Serov

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Indications for injection therapy

Injections are prescribed on a hormonal and non-hormonal basis, they make it possible to quickly stop an attack

Allergies are the most common disease. There are many reasons for its occurrence. These can be flowering plants, fungal spores, animal hair, food - external sources. Hormonal allergies occur when there is a pathology in the functioning of the human body. Then the immune system begins to mistake the produced hormones for foreign cells and attacks them to destroy them. Allergy medications are used to treat symptoms.

Unconditional signs requiring allergy treatment with injections:

1. an allergy crisis accompanied by a sharp narrowing of the bronchi;
2. the occurrence of anaphylaxis or Quincke's edema;
3. the appearance of irritation caused by insect bites in the facial area;
4. a severe attack of urticaria that can cause pulmonary edema.

Injections are prescribed on a hormonal and non-hormonal basis; they make it possible to quickly stop an attack.

What is treated with medications containing hormones?

When is it advisable to use hormonal drugs? The list of uses of these drugs is very wide. In some cases, they can be replaced with decoctions and infusions; therapy does not always have to be purely hormonal. Treatment with folk remedies also shows a good effect, but, as a rule, at the initial stage of the disease. If the disease has gone far, then it is better not to experiment, but to adhere to the doctor’s prescriptions. List of pathologies that require taking hormones:

• hypothyroidism - insufficiency of the thyroid gland, its inability to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid-stimulating hormone;
• hyperthyroidism, i.e. excessive production of thyroid-stimulating hormone;
• diabetes mellitus type 1, sometimes type 2 - it is necessary to consider the advisability of regular insulin injections;
• oncological processes in the body - with caution, as the opposite effect can be achieved;
• endometriosis - pathology of the uterus in women;
• hormonal imbalances of various etiologies;
• menopause;
• runny nose, the cause of which is hormonal imbalance;
• sleep disorders, depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as a number of other psychiatric diagnoses;
• other diseases associated with hypofunction of the glands.

Hormonal injections for allergies

Use of hormones only in emergency cases when there is a threat to the patient's life

Medicine practices the use of hormones only in emergency cases when there is a threat to the patient’s life. These include swelling of the respiratory system or the formation of anaphylaxis. Hormonal medications include:

• Dexamethasone;
• Diprospan;
• Prednisolone;

The doctor selects the necessary medication, but the patient should always be aware of the characteristics of the injections and the conditions for which they are effective.

Dexamethasone is used as a therapeutic measure for severe allergic manifestations. The drug is administered in intravenous and intramuscular forms. The action of the drug is anti-allergic and anti-edematous. The dosage is calculated individually. Rarely prescribed to pregnant women, due to the ability of the drug to negatively affect the fetus, causing a delay in its development.

Diprospan, like Dexamethasone, is a hormonal remedy against allergies. The use of the medication is intended to improve the condition of Quincke's edema and Anaphylactic shock. It is prescribed for cases where treatment with non-hormonal drugs has not brought the expected result. This occurs with hay fever, contact dermatitis and pathological processes.

Prednisolone is a decongestant and anti-shock drug. Intravenous administration of the drug causes an increase in blood pressure, the resumption of patency of the channels of the respiratory system during an asthmatic attack.

Types of hormonal medications

If we classify hormonal drugs according to their intended purpose, we can distinguish the following categories:

1. Synthetic substances that are usually intended in pharmacology for hormone replacement therapy, that is, when the body is unable to produce its own hormone, they “supply” it from the outside (sodium levothyroxine, insulin, estrogens).
2. Products for women, the purpose of taking the pills is contraception and treatment of various types of cysts and neoplasms (synthetic analogues of estrogen and progesterone).
3. Hormonal medications that reduce or completely stop the production of hormones (for example, therapy for prostate cancer). Therapy with such medications should occur under the supervision of the attending physician.
4. Symptomatic medications - for example, hormonal medications for hair loss in women and men, as well as anti-inflammatory and antiallergic medications.

Depending on how exactly the hormone was synthesized in the laboratory, the degree and quality of its action will differ. In short, the action is that hormones travel through the body through the bloodstream and reach target cells. Then they penetrate them and transmit the carrier signal from the body. At this moment, changes occur in the cell associated with the received signal. Each specific hormone has its own specific cells located in the organs and tissues to which they strive. Some types of hormones attach to receptors that are contained inside the cell, in most cases, in the cytoplasm.

Non-hormonal injections against allergies

The injection ensures the neutralization of toxins in case of allergies.

Medicines are used to eliminate allergy symptoms, reduce the sensitivity of the immune system and remove toxins from the body. The effects of drugs are:

• Diphenhydramine, Suprastin, Tavegil - provide assistance in crisis cases, ensure stopping an acute allergic attack. In addition, the drugs rapidly block histamines. A timely injection reduces the severity of symptoms. After completing the course, allergy treatment continues with tablet medications and aerosols throughout the year.
• Sodium bromide, sodium chloride and ascorbic acid belong to the category of desensitizing substances. The drugs are produced in ampoules, and the main purpose is to reduce the sensitivity of the immune system to histamines. Injections for an allergic reaction prevent the penetration of mediators into the circulatory system. The main criterion for prescribing such medications is the manifestation of eczema and other skin rashes.

The injection ensures the neutralization of toxins in allergies. Ampoules of diuretic drugs, saline solution, and glucose are used. Medicines have a positive effect on eliminating swelling and toxins that are created during a state of shock or inflammation.

Hormonal injections for allergies are not used for a long period. The mechanism of action reduces the severity of allergy symptoms and improves the patient’s well-being. If the hormonal drug Dexamethasone does not require long-term use, then non-hormonal drugs will cope with this case.

Hormone replacement therapy for the thyroid gland

As a rule, one of the following drugs is prescribed for hypothyroidism:

1. "L-Thyroxine" contains levothyroxine sodium as the main active ingredient in a dosage of 25 to 200 mcg. The dosage and frequency of administration are prescribed by the treating endocrinologist, usually one tablet on an empty stomach in the morning. Contraindications for use: hypocortisolism, thyrotoxicosis, myocardial infarction, damage to the heart muscle. Before starting treatment, be sure to notify your doctor about the presence of all chronic diseases.
2. "Euthirox" also contains sodium levothyroxine. This is an analogue of 2L-Thyroxine,” but it costs 80-100 rubles more. There is an opinion that the main active ingredient in Eutirox is better, since it is purified at a pharmaceutical plant. Contraindications for taking this drug are the same as for taking L-Thyroxine.

Hormonal medications for hyperthyroidism, as a rule, are prescribed differently: thyreostatics are used to suppress the production of excessive amounts of thyroid-stimulating hormone. If drug treatment does not work, then part of the gland or the entire gland is removed. After this, the levels of triiodotrionine and thyroid-stimulating hormone are restored using the drugs described above.

Treatment of hyperthyroidism has a somewhat more complex scheme: to reduce the synthesis of one’s own iodine-containing hormones, thyreostatics are used, and in particularly difficult cases, removal of part of the gland or radioiodine therapy is justified. Normal levels of triiodothyronine and thyroxine are then restored using their synthetic analogues.

New generation allergy shots

New generation medicines act faster and more effectively

Antiallergic drugs are divided into three types: first, second and third generation. Medicines of the first two groups contribute to the manifestation of adverse reactions. New generation medicines act faster and more effectively.

1. Diphenhydramine, Suprastin, Diazolin - have a temporary effect, a sedative effect, and can cause pathologies in the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
2. Loratodine, Terfenadine, Astemizole are distinguished by long-term results of therapy, lasting about a day. Drug metabolites have an antihistamine effect.
3. Telfast, Xizal, Erius - they begin to act and are allowed for use by people whose work requires concentration and increased attention.

There is a need to find out what will help with allergies, what injections? We pay attention to new generation medicines. These are special medications that eliminate the symptoms of allergies, which improve the protective functions of the body that take part in the natural synthesis of substances.

Hormone replacement drugs for female reproductive system disorders

What hormonal drugs are prescribed if for some reason the production of your own hormones is disrupted or stops altogether?

1. The main active ingredient of the drug "Divina" is estradiol in an amount of 2 mg. The instructions for use indicate that the drug is prescribed when necessary to artificially replace the production of estrogen and progesterone during menopause in women. The drug is contraindicated in cases of suspected breast cancer, thromboembolism, severe liver pathologies, endometriosis, and pituitary tumors. Before taking the drug, you should undergo a full examination, since regular use can stimulate the growth of tumors.
2. "Ovestin" contains estriol as the main active ingredient. As auxiliary components - potato starch, amylopectin, etc. The drug is produced in the form of suppositories, tablets, cream. The instructions for use indicate that indications for use are changes in the vaginal mucosa, infertility, urinary incontinence, age-related changes due to estrogen deficiency, atrophic colpitis. Contraindications to use are the presence or suspicion of estrogen-dependent tumors, breast cancer, pregnancy, venous or arterial thromboembolism.
3. "Femoston" is produced in the form of tablets, the main active ingredients are estradiol and dydrogesterone. Indications for use: hormone replacement therapy for estrogen deficiency. Contraindications to use are the presence of malignant estradiol-dependent or dydrogesterone-dependent tumors, endometrial proliferation, vaginal bleeding, thrombophlebic disorders, severe liver pathologies, pregnancy or suspicion of it. the drug is very serious and has an impressive list of contraindications and side effects, so before taking it you should discuss the advisability of therapy with your doctor as much as possible.

Mechanism of action of anti-allergy medications

People susceptible to allergic reactions should choose medications with extreme caution

People susceptible to allergic reactions should choose medications with extreme caution. Self-medication will cause anaphylaxis. Hormonal allergy injections using Diprospan require caution.

The drug has side effects that get worse with prolonged use. The action of Diprospan is aimed at overcoming acute symptoms of allergies. It is prescribed in situations where antihistamines have not shown effectiveness over six months.

Like other hormonal drugs, Diprospan includes a number of concomitant reactions that increase with frequent and prolonged use. Contraindications include pregnancy and lactation.

Prednisolone is produced in injectable form. The drug reduces swelling and removes the patient from a state of shock. Intravenous injections are performed. The action of the medication is aimed at raising blood pressure and preventing the formation of signs of suffocation during an asthmatic attack.

Prednisolone is included in the first aid kit. In case of an acute condition of an allergic patient, injections are administered for several days in a row. In the absence of Prednisolone, Diprospan is no less effective.

Injectable Suprastin reduces the severity of allergy symptoms. The drug eliminates swelling and skin rashes. Suprastin is prescribed to children and adults in various dosages. One of the side effects of the drug acts as a hypnotic effect.

Calcium gluconate belongs to the category of drugs used in conjunction with other drugs. The medication alone will not help get rid of the symptoms of irritation.

Hot injection or calcium chloride is used quite rarely. Injections are prescribed to urgently stop an allergic attack; they are administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The medication does not contain antihistamine properties, although it performs a detoxification function and removes toxins by enhancing intestinal motility.

Order the allergy medicine Allergonix - this is a development of domestic scientists. The product is based on herbal ingredients and helps cope with allergies in just one course. Due to high demand, it is not sold in pharmacies, but is sold through the manufacturer’s website.

Contraceptive injections are one of the modern and long-term methods of preventing unwanted pregnancy. It consists of hormonal injections. They contain female sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone) or their analogues, which makes this type of contraception one of the most effective. Contraceptive injections also help prevent certain gynecological diseases.

Folk hormonal remedies: myth or reality?

Folk recipes that can partially replace the effect of pharmacological drugs:

1. Black cumin oil, when used regularly, can really help balance sex hormone levels. It has long been known for normalizing hormonal levels in women. The product is cheap and can be purchased at herb and spice shops. A 200 ml bottle costs about 400 rubles (the cost varies depending on the place of purchase). Black cumin oil also has a positive effect on the speed and quality of lipid metabolism, so it can be taken as food by people who have gained excess weight due to a failure in the production of sex hormones. True, only women can do this - in men, black cumin oil can aggravate the situation. For therapeutic purposes, take a teaspoon on an empty stomach. This is a very famous folk remedy. Treatment of hormonal imbalances should be carried out under the strict guidance of a gynecologist, since if the process has gone far, then the oil may be powerless.

2. Flax is a leader in the content of phytoestrogens of plant origin. Flaxseed oil is often prescribed to girls if the pathology is still at an early stage of development. Regular use of the product, a teaspoon on an empty stomach, is the most commonly practiced option for using the folk remedy in question. Treatment of hormonal imbalances with oil will help if pharmaceutical drugs are prohibited for some reason. Flaxseed oil has no contraindications for use and can be used to treat relatively young girls.

3. Sage infusion contains many phytohormones with estrogen-like effects. Can be used as part of complex therapy for uterine endometriosis, infertility, and various hormonal imbalances. Treatment with folk remedies using sage is as follows: pour two tablespoons of the dry plant with a glass of boiling water, let it brew. Take half a glass twice a day on an empty stomach.

How do contraceptive injections work for women?

Hormonal injections work as follows:

1. Suppresses ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary). As a result of this, despite ejaculation, sperm have nothing to fertilize and pregnancy does not occur.
2. Increased density of cervical mucus. By this, contraceptive injections for women reduce the motility of sperm in the female genital organs, thereby preventing the fertilization process.

When using hormonal injections, the production of your own female sex hormones is suppressed. The effectiveness of these contraceptives is many times higher than that of birth control pills.

This is due to the fact that the concentration of progesterone in contraceptive injections is very high. This is also related to the fact that the effect of hormonal injections is quite long-lasting - the effect is observed within twelve weeks from the moment of injection. Hormones accumulate in the body and are released at the right time; they will not leave the depot unnecessarily.

Use by men

Contraceptive injections are also successfully used in male contraception. These drugs contain derivatives of testosterone, the male sex hormone. Such a hormonal drug, entering the body, reduces the motor activity of sperm, they become slow and incapable of fertilizing an egg.

To achieve a contraceptive effect, injections are given every two months. The side effects of these drugs are not pronounced, and the effect is reversible. After discontinuation of use, reproductive function is also restored. This method is very convenient for men, unlike condoms and interrupted sexual intercourse, as it saves time and does not harm potency in the future.

Features of the use of hormonal injections

Injectable hormonal medications are sold in pharmacies only with a doctor's prescription. A doctor can prescribe this method of protection against unwanted pregnancy only after a full medical examination and consultation with specialists. Most often, this type of contraception is prescribed to women who do not want to have children in the future and do not have menstrual irregularities or any other gynecological diseases. Contraceptive injections are given every 12 weeks

on the 5th day from the beginning of the menstrual cycle. The drug is administered intramuscularly, most often into the shoulder or gluteal muscle. The procedure is carried out exclusively by a doctor.

Terms of use

The method of administration and dose are individual for each brand that produces contraceptive injections. For example, the drug Depo-Provera is administered 1 ml every 84 days. The level of protection is high and does not require additional funds if you follow the frequency and make the next injection no later than after 89 days.

The drug is administered not intravenously, but intramuscularly into the gluteal or any other muscle. The first injection is given during the first five days of menstruation.

If you strictly follow the dosage regimen, the drug acts quickly, providing high-quality protection.

What are the advantages of this type of contraception?

One of the main advantages of hormonal injections for women is that the drugs are dispensed strictly according to a doctor’s prescription. In this regard, to use contraceptive injections, a woman must undergo a comprehensive medical examination, which will help identify existing diseases and begin their treatment in a timely manner. Along with this there are a number of other advantages:

• The degree of protection is 99% (the highest percentage of all known contraceptives);
• The injection is performed once every 3 months. Accordingly, there is no need to take the medication on a daily schedule, and there is no fear of missing a dose.
• The lactation period is not a contraindication for injections.
• There are no age restrictions. The drug is safe and approved for women of any age.
• The risk of developing a number of gynecological diseases (mastopathy, malignant neoplasms of the mammary glands, etc.) is reduced.
• The development of infertility is excluded. After discontinuation of the drug, if desired, a woman can always have a child (unless infertility is caused by other reasons);
• Bad habits do not affect the effectiveness of the drug.
• Car enthusiasts can safely drive a car while using this product.
• Value for money. One ampoule is not expensive, and considering that it lasts for a long time, hormonal injections are one of the cheapest methods of contraception.

What should not be confused with injection contraception?

Contraceptive injections should not be confused with abortive injections for an existing pregnancy.

On the Internet you can find information about old dangerous ways to provoke a miscarriage. For example, a hot injection to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, injections with oxytocin and other health-threatening procedures that are not used by professionals. Previously, after 12 weeks of pregnancy, injections of saline solution were given into the uterus, but now termination of pregnancy, even in later stages, is carried out more carefully.

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It is always better to choose methods to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Forced termination of pregnancy is too traumatic and painful for the female body. If contraception is a way to delay the birth of a desired child, then abortion can be a path to infertility.

Are there any disadvantages to contraceptive injections?

Despite its effectiveness and a lot of positive qualities, this type of contraception also has negative sides:

1. Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases and. If you do not use a condom during sexual intercourse when using hormonal injections, the likelihood of contracting sexually transmitted infections increases to 100% (in cases where the partner has such a disease).
2. Due to the fact that a woman's ovulation is suppressed, her menstrual cycle may be disrupted.
3. By affecting a woman’s hormonal levels, contraceptive injections can lead to a decrease in libido, changes in body weight, and mood changes.
4. If side effects occur, it is impossible to immediately eliminate their cause, since the drug lasts 3 months and cannot be removed from the body.
5. After stopping hormonal injections, pregnancy may not occur for a year.
6. Possible changes in bone structure and osteoporosis.

Injections after childbirth

After childbirth, a hormonal injection to prevent pregnancy can be given immediately, but only if subsequent breastfeeding is not planned. For nursing mothers, the injection can only be given after 42 days.

Within 21 days after birth, the injected drug acts immediately, auxiliary contraception is not needed, but if the injection is given after this period, then for a week you need to additionally protect yourself with a condom during sexual intercourse.

It is worth considering that the use of contraceptive injections immediately after childbirth can disrupt the cycle and bring some side effects.

How to get pregnant after using contraceptive injections?

After stopping birth control injections, reproductive function may not be restored immediately. It takes 6 to 12 months to normalize the menstrual cycle. During this time, the possibility of becoming pregnant also exists. This is due to the fact that after discontinuation of hormonal drugs that replaced the body’s own hormones, a sharp release of them is observed, which can provoke the release of the egg from the ovary.

– this is the body’s response to an allergen, which it perceives as something dangerous. Scientists believe there are a lot of varieties. Currently, 30% of the population has allergies.

Is it possible to drink alcohol during hormone therapy?

One of the questions that concerns many is whether there are restrictions on alcohol during hormonal treatment. After all, courses are usually long, and not everyone wants to deprive themselves of the pleasure of drinking a glass of wine. There are different types of hormonal drugs. For example, you can drink alcohol while using contraceptives.

However, drinking alcohol often means completely different things. That is, a couple of glasses of wine at dinner will not affect your health in any way when using contraception, but a liter of beer or vodka, leading to unconsciousness, will inevitably reduce the reliability of the pills and affect the endocrine system and health in general.

Also, when taking alcohol and hormonal drugs, quite often the body experiences an exacerbation of peptic ulcers and gastritis, the occurrence of severe muscle cramps, the rapid development of thrombophlebitis, the appearance of migraine as a disease, and dysfunction of the reproductive system.

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Causes of allergies

1. Sterility of the room.
   Many people take too much care of their health; rare contact with infections causes allergies. But don’t forget that this is a common one.
2. Heredity.
   Scientists have proven that allergies are inherited. More often this occurs on the maternal side.
3. Diseases of internal organs.
   Often there is a malfunction in the body, diseases of the nervous and endocrine systems, kidneys, etc.
4. Ecology.
   Nowadays, people expose themselves every day. After all, fresh and natural products are practically impossible to find in a metropolis or an ordinary city. pricked with antibiotics and chemicals. The consequence of this is an allergy, which is very difficult to avoid.
5. Frequent infectious diseases.
   A weak immune system cannot fight the allergen that has entered the body.

Allergies can manifest themselves in different ways, in the form of various rashes and swelling. The main symptoms may include redness, swelling,... Blood pressure often rises, and...

: getting rid of dust, wet cleaning the room and furniture. Many suffer from allergies to flowering grasses and trees. There are special filters for the nose. They do not allow the allergen to pass through.

Classification of hormones and their role in human life

Depending on the place of production, all hormones can be classified as follows:

1. Gonads - synthesized in the gonads and adrenal glands. They ensure the proper level of fertility, and also thanks to them, physiological and behavioral differences between men and women become possible. These are estrogens (estrone, folliculin), estriol, estradiol, testosterone, progesterone. These are the main hormones, when their production is disrupted, many diseases and pathologies develop - from mild (for example, mustaches in women) to severe (infertility and problems with the genital organs).
2. Growth and regulatory ones are produced by the pituitary gland and adrenal glands. The best known of these hormones is somatropin, or growth hormone. If it is produced in insufficient quantities, the child experiences delayed bone growth and muscle tissue atrophy. In adults, growth hormone is also produced, but in smaller quantities - it is necessary to regulate the metabolic processes that occur in the body. There are no folk hormonal remedies that could raise its level. The maximum that can be done is to adjust your diet to increase protein intake. You can inject somatropin intramuscularly; one of the most effective drugs is Ansomol.
3. Stress hormones are responsible for our mood, will to live, libido, and ability to withstand life's difficulties. It is with a lack of these hormones or their excess (dopamine, cortisol, melatonin, endorphin, etc.) that a person can suffer from depression of various origins, apathy, social phobia and many other mental disorders.
4. Corticosteroids maintain mineral balance in the body at such a level that all systems can function properly. For example, corticotropin is produced by the hypothalamic-pituitary region of the brain and is responsible for regulating the activity of the adrenal cortex.
5. Metabolic hormones are produced by the thyroid gland and are responsible for regulating metabolic processes in the body of both men and women. This is thyroid-stimulating hormone, triiodothyronine, etc. It is also insulin, which is produced by the pancreas.

What injections are given for allergies and what are their advantages?

An allergy shot is a quick way to stop and eliminate. They are all different in composition, dosage and purpose.

Children begin to get an allergy shot (vaccination) at the age of 5, they develop a certain immunity in the body, but it is not uncommon for an allergy to still manifest itself for some reason. And then doctors resort to other treatment methods - hyposensitization - a modern method when the patient is given anti-allergy injections, gradually increasing the dose.

The drug helps to weaken the reaction or its complete disappearance. But it’s not wise to inject every time, so experts have come up with longer-acting drugs, after which you will forget about the allergy. Taking such an allergy injection for a year is not only effective, but also practical.

Is there a plant-based alternative?

You can also often hear recommendations not to use hormones as heavy artillery - this often happens during menopause, but instead to use herbal remedies. However, you should not replace hormones with herbs. After all, hormonal therapy is prescribed only when necessary - there is insufficient supply of the body’s own hormones or, conversely, as an antagonist of an excess hormone, so replacement is impossible. However, hormonal therapy prescribed by a doctor can be supplemented with herbal medicines. In this case, the body will receive to a greater extent everything it needs for normal functioning.

Names of injections against allergies - let's look at specific drugs:

Diprospan - allergy injections:

The drug has antiallergic, antishock and anti-inflammatory effects. The effect comes quickly. The dose of diprospan depends on the severity and clinical picture.

The drug should not be administered during pregnancy. Nursing mothers should stop breastfeeding while taking the medication. Children undergoing treatment must be strictly under the supervision of a physician.

Hormonal injection for allergies - Prednisolone:

Has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects. The dose of prednisone is prescribed individually for each person. Contraindicated during breastfeeding. During pregnancy, 1st trimester, for special indications, use caution. Children should be strictly under medical supervision.

Calcium gluconate for allergies:

With a lack of calcium in the blood, the permeability of the vascular walls decreases. The consequence of this is that the likelihood of an allergen entering the bloodstream increases. Therefore, doctors very often prescribe calcium gluconate.

With the help of this drug, not only the level of calcium in the body increases, but also various substances that affect connective tissue are replenished. It is prescribed both in tablets and injections. The dose is calculated individually for each person. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks.

Allergy injection Ruzam:

The drug has anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory effects. It reduces swelling on the skin and mucous membranes. Reduces the potency of the allergen. Contraindicated for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children under 3 years of age. The course of treatment is 5-10 weeks.

Suprastin injections for allergies:

Suprastin is usually prescribed in emergency cases. For example, when . The drug is administered intramuscularly or intravenously. Dosage for planned treatment: for children under one year old - ¼ of the contents of the ampoule once a day, children from one to 6 years old - 0.5 ml once a day, children from 7 to 14 years old - 0.5 ml. per day, adults - 1.0 - 2.0 ml. per day.

Allergy injections Dexamethasone:

The drug is used to treat severe allergic reactions. Administered intramuscularly and intravenously. Has anti-allergic and anti-edematous effects. The dose of administration is calculated individually.

Prescribed with caution to women during pregnancy. Since it can cause delays in fetal development.

How does the procedure work?

The purpose of injections is usually not tied to the timing of menstruation. A contraceptive injection can be given on any day of the menstrual cycle, provided that the woman is not pregnant. If the injection is given to the patient during the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle, she will be immediately protected from pregnancy. If a woman gets the shot on any other day of her cycle, she will need to use additional contraception (such as condoms) for 7 days.

If you have the skill, a woman can give a contraceptive injection in the stomach or thigh on her own

The first contraceptive injection must be performed by a doctor. The injection can be given by your treating gynecologist or at a family planning clinic. The drug is administered intramuscularly into the buttock or upper arm using a disposable syringe and a thin needle. If she has the appropriate skill, a woman can then give herself injections on her own, injecting the drug into the thigh area or stomach, as indicated in the instructions. For this purpose, the contraceptive is released in the form of syringes filled with a single dose. The likelihood of inflammation at the injection site can be completely eliminated if disinfection measures are followed.

Allergy injections (names, analogue)

• Decortin N 20;
• Decortin N;
• Medopred;
• Prednisole;
• Prednisolone 5 mg Yenapharm;
• Prednisolone bufus;
• Prednisolone hemisuccinate;
• Prednisolone Nycomed;
• Prednisolone-Ferein;
• Prednisolone sodium phosphate;
• Solyu-Decortin H 25;
• Solyu-Decortin N 250;
• Solyu-Decortin N 50.

To summarize, it can be noted that allergy injections are a medicine that is currently considered one of the best. The speed of their action will not only alleviate the condition of the body and well-being, but will also save lives. But we must remember that with such a disease, self-medication is dangerous! Only the doctor decides which allergy injections to choose!

Consequences of using hormonal drugs

Modern pharmacology offers a huge variety of drugs (these are tablets, drops, creams, and injection ampoules) that act on the body precisely due to the hormones they contain. Unfortunately, long-term use of this type of medication almost always leads to unpleasant consequences. Therefore, therapy should be started only if the patient has carefully weighed the pros and cons.

For example, the banal use of hormonal remedies for the common cold delights patients - long-term treatment did not produce results, and the very next day after using hormonal drops, the symptoms disappeared! But don’t delude yourself: as soon as you stop taking it, the symptoms return again. This is why hormonal drugs are insidious: almost always after their withdrawal the disease returns. The same goes for

Who is suitable for contraceptive injections as a form of contraception?

Most women can use a contraceptive injection. However, it is not suitable if you:

• there is a suspicion that you are pregnant
• there is a desire to maintain regular menstruation
• have irregular bleeding between periods or after sex
• have arterial disease or a history of heart disease or stroke
• blood clot in a blood vessel (thrombosis)
• liver diseases
• migraine
• breast cancer or have had it in the past
• diabetes with complications
• liver cirrhosis or tumors
• are at risk of developing osteoporosis