Primosiston is a medication used to stop bleeding from the uterus, and is also widely used to anticipate or delay menstruation and can be purchased, by prescription, in pharmacies for about 7 to 10 reais.
This medicine contains norethisterone acetate 2 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.01 mg as active ingredients, which are able to prevent ovulation and hormone production, thereby modifying the tissue lining the uterus internally and stopping bleeding caused by irregular peeling of the endometrium .
With the use of Primosiston, the vaginal bleeding will cease gradually and within 5 to 7 days it should disappear completely. To stop menstruation, in addition to using the Primosiston, there are other techniques that can be used. Check out ways to stop menstruation.
What is it for
Primosiston is indicated for the treatment of uterine bleeding, and to delay or anticipate the day of menstruation, since it is able to prevent ovulation and hormone production by modifying the tissue that lines the uterus, the endometrium, interrupting bleeding due to its desquamation.
How to take
The use of Primosiston is indicated in the following ways:
- To stop bleeding caused by dysfunctional uterine bleeding:
The recommended dose is 1 tablet 3 times a day for 10 days, which stops uterine bleeding in 1 to 4 days when it is not associated with any lesion of the uterus.
Although variable, bleeding usually subsides as early as the first days of treatment, which may extend for 5-7 days until completely stopped. In cases where the woman wants to stop the menstruation that is very prolonged, lasting more than 8 days, it is important to talk with the gynecologist to identify the cause. Check out the causes and treatment for prolonged menstruation.
- To anticipate menstruation 2 or 3 days:
Take 1 tablet 3 times a day for at least 8 days from the 5th day of the menstrual cycle, counting as the first day of your period the first day of the cycle. In this case, menstruation usually occurs 2 to 3 days after discontinuation of the medication.
- To delay menstruation 2 to 3 days:
Take 1 tablet 3 times a day for 10 to 14 days, taking the 1st tablet 3 days before the expected date of the next menstruation. In this case, before use it is very important that the woman makes sure there is no pregnancy, for a safe use, without risks to the health of the baby if it is being generated.
Possible side effects
Primosiston is usually well tolerated but at times unpleasant symptoms such as headache, nausea, feeling of tightness of the breast and stomach pain can occur. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding may occur when you take more tablets than you should.
This drug may interfere with the action of oral antidiabetics and therefore is not recommended for diabetic women.
Who should not use
Primosiston should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergy to the components of the form in case of breast cancer.
It should be used with caution if there are heart diseases, liver changes, sickle cell anemia or previous episode of stroke or infarction.
In addition, it should be considered that Primosiston contains hormones but it is not a contraceptive and so with its use it is recommended to use condoms in all intimate contact.
