Polygynax is a combination drug used for the treatment of inflammatory gynecological diseases. The medicine is produced pharmaceutically in the form of suppositories and is intended for topical use. In this connection, patients often ask whether Polygynax can be used during menstruation.
Composition of the drug
Among the main components of the medicine, it is important to highlight the antibiotics nystatin, polymyxin, neomycin. They neutralize inflammation and eliminate pain in the genital area. The safety of the drug is due to its gentle effect on the vaginal microflora, while maintaining an active fight against pathogenic microorganisms.
The drug belongs to the antibacterial category. It is effective at the stage of abnormal activity of pathogenic infections, bacteria and fungi, which occurs precisely at the beginning of the menstrual cycle. The gentle effect on the vaginal mucosa when using vaginal suppositories is due to the presence of dimethylpolysiloxane in the composition. It is this component that nourishes and envelops the mucous layer of the vagina, followed by deep penetration of the substance inside.
Polygynax suppositories for menstruation
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So, I’ll start with the fact that after many attempts to get pregnant, 1 day before my period, namely December 23, I decided to take a pregnancy test, although somewhere in my subconscious I thought that all this was useless, there would still be 1 line, and there would be no pregnancy It can’t, because I had thrush for a couple of weeks, and I took a couple of Flucostat tablets, and also used Polygynax suppositories, and according to the basal temperature chart, it was not clear whether I ovulated or not. But nevertheless, the legs went to the pharmacy on their own. I bought a test, or rather a couple)). I did the test after work... and what a miracle!!! 2 weak stripes began to appear!!! What feelings did I experience at that moment? Impossible to put into words. It was something unreal, delight, at the same time with fear, for some reason I started to cry, I couldn’t believe my eyes!!! 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Operating principle
Due to the localization of the product on the walls of the vagina, the medicine continues to fight inflammatory diseases and does not come out along with the bloody discharge of menstruation. In addition to relieving inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane, the effectiveness of treatment is due to the elimination of itching and the cessation of uncharacteristic discharge with an unpleasant odor. The prescription of the medication and the duration of the treatment course are carried out by the gynecologist after examinations.
Thanks to the components of the drug and its properties, the effectiveness of treatment with vaginal suppositories is maintained during menstruation.
Therapy during menstruation
As a rule, doctors do not advise stopping the treatment of inflammatory diseases caused by infectious causes, and the period of menstruation is no exception. In other words, it is possible to carry out therapy using the drug Polygynax during menstruation. Compared to drugs of a similar group, the effectiveness of Polygynax is not affected by blood loss that occurs during menstruation.
However, there are reasons why Polygynax can be used during menstruation:
- Rejection of endometrial tissue creates conditions favorable for the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms.
- The risk of infection spreading from the vagina to other organs of the reproductive system (for example, the ovaries or uterus) increases significantly.
- Menstruation can cause exacerbation of hidden inflammatory foci, which until this moment had no symptomatic manifestations.
- The period of critical days is favorable for the treatment of vaginal microflora.
Having considered all these reasons, we can conclude that disease therapy with Polygynax is an effective way to combat a variety of sexually transmitted infectious diseases.
If the patient refuses to continue treatment, then the symptoms of the disease may intensify in the future and become intractable. Interrupting the drug can also significantly reduce its effectiveness, and in some cases, not bring any result at all.
Indications
It is recommended to use Polygynax when diagnosing infectious lesions in the genital area. Candles are used in diagnostics:
- vulvovaginitis (inflammatory processes in the vulva with subsequent irritation of the vaginal mucosa);
- mixed vaginitis (inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, provoked by various reasons, for example, infectious processes);
- cervicovaginitis (inflammation of the uterine mucosa);
- fungal vaginitis (candidiasis, thrush).
The effect of using the medicine for any other infectious and inflammatory diseases can only be determined by the attending gynecologist.
Since Polygynax acts directly on pathogenic bacteria, in their absence it can affect the condition of the vaginal microflora.
It cannot always be used as a preventive measure. Before your appointment, you should consult and undergo an examination.
How to use candles?
Any medicine must be taken according to the regimen prescribed by the doctor. Even if you feel significant relief, expressed in the absence of itching and inflammation, the course must be completed. Usually it is 6–12 days. Packages are available with 6 or 12 capsules.
Suppositories are used at night, and you must not forget to use a sanitary pad, since the contents of the capsule, when triggered, flow out, taking with it the destroyed pathogenic microflora. A daily sanitary pad will be sufficient to collect this fluid.
The treatment will be more successful if you use cotton underwear during the course. It is not recommended to delay the use of suppositories when menstruation occurs. There will be no harm from them, but if you stop treatment, the thrush may return. Just don’t combine tampons and Polygynax capsules with each other; it’s better to use sanitary pads.
During the period of treatment for thrush, it is better to avoid sexual contact altogether. This is especially true for protected sex, since Polygynax can contribute to the violation of the integrity of barrier contraceptives.
Candida, the causative agent of the disease, is a conditionally pathogenic fungus. Normally, it is present on the mucous membranes of the body, but in small quantities. Healthy microflora should prevail. When it is suppressed due to some external factors, candida begins to reproduce uncontrollably, which leads to cheesy discharge, itching, and inflammatory processes.
It becomes difficult for the body to fight the raging pathogenic environment, and then drug intervention is required. It comes down to helping the body overcome the disease and suppress harmful microflora. If you take too long a course of treatment, the body will become addicted to Polygynax and will not fight the disease itself.
If the course of treatment is stopped early, then thrush may return. If the doctor has prescribed a course of 12 capsules, then this recommendation must be strictly followed. A course of 6 capsules is preventive and can also be prescribed by a doctor to prevent the onset of the disease. But there are cases when it is impossible to take Polygynax.
The production of vaginal capsules has been established, located in France. Research by specialists has shown that suppositories prevent the emergence of new infectious diseases and help suppress the activity of old ones during the menstrual cycle - natural hormonal changes. Polygynax neutralizes the actions of pathogenic agents with the help of its antiviral components. The consequence of this is that new pathogens do not have the opportunity to penetrate deep into the human body.
Before starting to use this pharmaceutical drug, a face-to-face consultation with a gynecologist is important. The instructions indicate that you need to take Polygynax one capsule per day for 10-12 days. It is important to adhere to exactly this dosage for preventive purposes before gynecological manipulations. Exceeding the dosage is extremely undesirable for the reason that the components of the drug act not only on pathogenic organisms, but also on beneficial bacteria of the vagina, thereby disturbing the microflora. Compliance with the dosage prevents a detrimental effect on the general condition.
Medicine price
- individual intolerance;
- first trimester of pregnancy;
- breastfeeding period.
In the second and third trimesters, treatment with suppositories is allowed if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus. If it is necessary to use this medicine during lactation, stop breastfeeding.
The cost of French pharmacological development varies from 300 to 800 rubles. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the prices for candles in various cities of Russia.
| City | Price for Polygynax |
| Moscow | 800 rubles |
| Arkhangelsk | 500 rubles |
| Astrakhan | 350 rubles |
| Blagoveshchensk | 450 rubles |
| Vladivostok | 650 rubles |
| Volgograd | 400 rubles |
| Voronezh | 500 rubles |
| Ekaterinburg | 400 rubles |
Polygynax is not recommended to be taken together with spermicidal contraceptives due to the fact that the latter may lose their effectiveness when combined. Store in a dry place at temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius. It is permissible to extend the course of treatment only with the approval of the gynecologist, to prevent the emergence of resistance of some microorganisms to the active components.
Suppositories as a dosage form
Suppositories (suppositories) are considered one of the dosage forms of medications and consist of a base (which gives the shape of a candle) and a medicinal substance. A characteristic feature of suppositories is their ability to remain solid at room temperature and melt to a liquid state at body temperature. According to the method of administration, suppositories are divided into 3 groups:
- rectal - inserted through the anus into the rectum and can be shaped like a cigar, cone or pointed cylinder;
- vaginal - inserted into the vagina and come in the form of balls, egg-shaped or cone-shaped;
- sticks - are inserted into the cervix, ureter, external auditory canal, and so on.
The advantage of suppositories is that the drug enters the blood quickly (after 30 minutes about 50%, after 1 hour - 100%), bypassing the digestive tract, without being destroyed in the liver. In addition, suppositories that are administered vaginally, in addition to their generalized effect, have a local effect on the site of damage. When using suppositories, there are practically no allergic reactions, and the administration of suppositories itself is quite simple and painless.
In the treatment of ESM, several groups of vaginal medications are used, each of which has its own therapeutic effect:
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antibacterial;
- birth control contraceptives;
- antiseptic.
Against cervical erosion, only one group of suppositories or several medications with different spectrum of action can be used at once.
What does Polygynax look like and work?
It would be wrong to position the drug as a suppository for thrush: its release form is capsules. But they are used in exactly the same way - by inserting into the vagina to the maximum possible depth. Externally, it is an oval capsule the size of a large bean, flesh-colored.
Under the influence of the vaginal environment, the membrane decomposes and the drug enters the mucous membrane, beginning to act on the microflora. The viscosity of the medicinal substance is such that it gradually works throughout the night.
During this time, the active substances kill harmful microbes or suppress the proliferation of fungi. The action is complex. Colonies of the candida fungus, the main causative agent of thrush, die.
The first of them poses a threat to candida, and the other two pose a threat to bacteria: gram-positive and gram-negative. The complex effect serves to ensure the high effectiveness of the drug.
The cost of Polygynax is relatively low, but it is not as convenient to use as tablets or drops. At the same time, there are cheaper suppositories, such as nystatin, for example. You don't need to be a doctor to understand why it is worse than a capsule product. After its use, residual effects caused by recent inflammation are felt.
When Polygynax is used for thrush, then after influencing the cause of the disease, it begins to eliminate the consequences with the help of the fourth component - dimethylpolysiloxane, presented in the form of a gel.
This enveloping substance reduces itching, promotes better nutrition and tissue regeneration. The sensations after using even a single capsule indicate that the treatment has had an effect. For sustainable results, you need to complete the entire course.
