Contraceptive Gynera

Gynera is a birth control pill that has the active substances Ethinylestradiol and Gestodene, and is used to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is produced by Bayer laboratories and can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in cartons with 21 tablets.

When is indicated

Gynera is indicated to prevent pregnancy, however, this contraceptive pill does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Price

The box of the medicine with 21 pills can cost approximately 21 reais.

How to use

How to use Gynera consists of:

• Start a pack from the 1st day of menstruation;
• Take 1 tablet a day, at approximately the same time, with water if necessary;
• Start a pack of Diane 35 from the 1st day of menstruation
• Take 1 tablet a day, at approximately the same time, with water if necessary;
• Follow the direction of the arrows, following the order of the days of the week, until taking all 21 pills;
• Take a 7-day break. In this period, about 2 to 3 days after the last pill is taken, bleeding similar to menstruation should occur;
• Start a new pack on the 8th day, even if there is still bleeding.

What to do when you forget to take Gynera

When forgetting is less than 12 hours from the usual time, take the forgotten tablet and take the next tablet at the usual time. In these cases, the protection of this contraceptive is maintained.

When forgetting is more than 12 hours of usual time, the following table should be consulted:

Forgetfulness week

What to do?Use another contraceptive method?Is there a risk of becoming pregnant?1st weekTake the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual timeYes, in the 7 days after forgettingYes, if sexual intercourse has occurred in the 7 days prior to forgetting2nd weekTake the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual timeIt is not necessary to use another contraceptive methodThere is no risk of pregnancy3rd week

Choose one of the following options:

1. Take the forgotten pill immediately and take the rest at the usual time. Start the new card as soon as you finish the current one without pausing between cards.

2. Stop taking the pills from the current pack, take a 7-day break, counting on the day of forgetfulness and start a new pack

It is not necessary to use another contraceptive methodThere is no risk of pregnancy

When more than 1 tablet from the same pack is forgotten, consult a doctor.

When vomiting or severe diarrhea occurs 3 to 4 hours after taking the tablet, it is recommended to use another method of contraception during the next 7 days.

Side effects of Gynera

The main side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, increased body weight, headache, mood swings, breast pain, vomiting, diarrhea, fluid retention, decreased sexual desire, increased breast size, hives, allergic reactions and clot formation.

Contraindications for Gynera

This medicine is contraindicated in pregnancy, in case of suspected pregnancy, in men, in breastfeeding, in women with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula and in case of:

• thrombosis or previous history of thrombosis;
• current or previous history of embolism in the lung or other parts of the body;
• heart attack or stroke or previous history of heart attack or stroke;
• current or previous history of diseases that may be a sign of heart attack such as angina pectoris or stroke;
• high risk of formation of arterial or venous clots;
• current or previous history of migraine accompanied by symptoms such as blurred vision, difficulties in speaking, weakness or numbness in any part of the body;
• liver disease or previous history of liver disease;
• current or previous history of cancer;
• liver tumor or previous history of liver tumor;
• unexplained vaginal bleeding.

This medication should also not be used if the woman is using another hormonal contraceptive.

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