Alesse is a monophasic contraceptive containing anti-androgenic and anti-mineralocorticoid substances – ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

Product Description

Hormonal contraception is the best modern method of preventing pregnancy, providing progesterone effect on the body (similar to the action of the hormone in the corpus luteum of the ovary).

The composition of Alesse includes a combination of two hormones that block ovulation i.e. inhibiting the maturation of the follicle, allowing the endometrium remains unprepared, and the viscosity of cervical connection is significantly increased, which does not allow the sperm to penetrate into the uterine cavity. This is a dual protection against unwanted pregnancy.

Moreover, apart from the main action on protection from pregnancy, drug Alesse has a beneficial effect on the body. It normalizes the menstrual cycle, so painful menstruation becomes a rare phenomenon, and the amount of bleeding is reduced, which would greatly reduce the risk of iron deficiency in the body (anemia). In addition, it is clinically proven that Alesse intake reduces the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer, breast disease, and inflammatory processes in the reproductive organs.

Safety Information

Modern pharmacology pays great attention to preparations for the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. Women try such remedies very cautiously as hormones are the basis of such drugs and it is widely agreed that hormones may adversely affect the work of the body. However, modern medicine offers oral hormonal contraceptives with low dosages of hormones and high effectiveness at the same time.

Regular intake of Alesse leads to suppression of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones, which are responsible for oocyte maturation and ovulation. Moreover, it provides no ovulation, and besides, cervical mucus thickens and becomes an inaccessible barrier to the penetration of sperm into the uterus. Consequently, ovum implantation is strongly hindered, and hence, pregnancy becomes practically impossible.

Side Effects

The main thing is to follow the instruction and advice of your doctor in order to avoid side effects and overdose. Birth control pills Alesse has already deserved both popularity and recognition in many countries of the world including the USA.

You should stop taking this contraceptive method in the following cases:

• absence of menstruation

• pregnancy during the drug intake

• complaints of the visual deterioration

• jaundice or hepatitis symptoms

• seizures aggravation

• severe headaches

• planned operation

• hypertension

If a woman simply forgets to take the pill on time, she should do it as soon as possible without delay, and then she has to return to the chart the next day.

It is important to visit a doctor before taking Alesse. He will inform about possible side effects and the correct dose. Then, if a woman experiences some unwanted effects, she has to contact her medical specialist and consult him. Here is a list of possible conditions and illnesses that may become a reason for refusing to continue taking Alesse:

• pregnancy or lactation

• diabetes

• cholecystitis

• liver disease

• chronic colitis

• otosclerosis

• venous or arterial thromboembolism

• hemolytic anemia

• genital herpes

• angina or ischemic attack

• oncology hormones or breast

It should also be noted that smoking during regular intake of these birth control pills dramatically increases the risk of thrombosis. Take care of yourself!