Mesigyna is an injectable contraceptive, which contains two hormones, norethisterone enanthate and estradiol valerate, which are indicated to prevent pregnancy.
This medicine should be administered monthly by a healthcare professional and is also available in generic form. Both can be bought in pharmacies for a price of about 11 to 26 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
How to use
Mesigyna should be administered intramuscularly deep, preferably in the gluteal region, immediately after its preparation, every 30 days, but it may be administered 3 days before or 3 days later.
The first injection should be given on the first day of menstruation if the woman is not using any contraceptive method. If you are switching from a combined oral contraceptive, vaginal ring or transdermal patch, you should start Mesigyna immediately after eating the last active tablet in the cartouche or on the day of removal of the ring or the patch.
If the woman is taking a mini-pill, the injection can be administered on any day, however, a condom should be used within 7 days of the contraceptive exchange.
Who should not use
Mesigyna should not be used in women who are hypersensitive to any of the components of the formula, with a history of thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, infarction or stroke, presence of a high risk of clotting, a history of severe migraine, diabetes mellitus with vessel damage blood, history of disease or liver tumor, history of cancer that can develop due to sex hormones, in cases of unexplained vaginal bleeding, pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.
In addition, this contraceptive should be used with caution in people with a history of heart problems.
Learn about other contraceptive methods used to prevent pregnancy.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Mesigyna are nausea, abdominal pain, increased body weight, headache, depression or mood swings and pain and hypersensitivity in the breasts.
In addition, although it is rarer, vomiting, diarrhea, fluid retention, migraine, decreased sex drive, breast enlargement, rash and urticaria can also occur.
Does Mesigyna get fat?
One of the most common side effects caused by the contraceptive Mesigyna is weight gain, so it is likely that some women will gain weight during treatment.
