Ashlyna: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Ashlyna is a safe and highly effective birth control pill. In addition to preventing pregnancy, the drug also helps regulate menstruation, relieve menstrual pain, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts, ...

1. What is Ashlyna?

What is Ashlyna? Ashlyna is a birth control pill that contains two hormones: progestin (levonorgestrel) and estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). Mechanisms of contraceptive effect of the drug Ashlyna include:
Preventing ovulation in the menstrual cycle; Thicker vaginal discharge to prevent sperm and egg from meeting. Changes the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from attaching. If the fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, the egg will be removed and excreted from the body. Besides preventing pregnancy, Ashlyna pills also help women's menstrual cycle more regular, reduce blood loss and menstrual pain, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. Besides, some doctors also prescribe the drug Ashlyna to treat acne.
Ashlyna hormonal contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc. Therefore, you need to use other safety protection measures to prevent these infections. this disease.
MORE: What is a combined hormonal contraceptive?

2. How is Ashlyna hormone used?

Ashlyna is taken by mouth, usually once daily. You need to choose a convenient time of day to take your medicine and take it regularly at that time. Besides, you also need to use the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor and in the order marked on the blister pack. Do not skip any dose. You will be more likely to get pregnant if you forget to take your pill or take it at a different time than usual.
If you have stomach pain or nausea due to medicine, you can take it after dinner or before going to bed. However, no matter what time of day you take the medicine, it is important to take it at the same time of day, making sure that the interval between two consecutive doses is 24 hours.
Ashlyna is usually taken on the first Sunday after the start of the menstrual cycle. If your period starts on a Sunday, start taking it that day. Ashlyna pill box contains 84 estrogen/progestin pills and 7 estrogen-only pills. You take an estrogen/progestin pill every day for 84 days in a row, then you take an estrogen-only pill for 7 days in a row. You will get your period during the week of taking the estrogen-only pill. A few days after taking your last estrogen-only pill, should you start using a new box of Ashlyna whether you're menstruating or not? Consult your doctor if you do not have your period.
If it's your first time using Ashlyna, use extra non-hormonal birth control methods (such as condoms) for the first 7 days to prevent pregnancy while waiting for the pill to work. . If you take the pill on the first day of your period, you don't need to use backup contraception for the first week.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how to switch from hormonal contraceptives (such as the patch, other birth control pills) to Ashlyna.

3. Side effects of the contraceptive hormone Ashlyna

When using the Ashlyna birth control pill, you may experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling ankles, feet, weight change,... In addition, vaginal bleeding between periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects are severe or persist.
When taking Ashlyna, you will have your period every 3 months, no period while taking the combined estrogen/progestin pill, and your period on the week of taking the estrogen pill. If you don't get your period during the week of taking estrogen pills, contact your doctor to check if you are pregnant.
Ashlyna is prescribed by a doctor because the benefits of the drug outweigh the risk of side effects. Most people taking Ashlyna do not experience serious side effects. However, you need to be very careful because, although rare, Ashlyna medicine can cause serious side effects such as:
The appearance of a lump in the breast; Changes in mental status such as onset of depression, or worsening of existing depression; Stomachache; vaginal bleeding, sudden heavy bleeding, missed period; dark urine ; yellow eyes; jaundice; Hypertension; Chest pain spreading to the jaw, left arm; confusion, dizziness, sudden fainting; pain, swelling, heat in the groin; sputter; sudden shortness of breath; rapid breathing, unusual headache; weakness on one side of the body; vision changes,... These can be signs of serious problems caused by blood clots such as heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke,... Symptoms of a reaction serious side effects of medication such as itching, rash, swelling (especially in the face, tongue, throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing, etc. If you experience any of the above symptoms, seek medical help immediately. medical help, if delayed intervention can seriously affect health and life.
The above is not a complete list of possible side effects. Therefore, tell your doctor or pharmacist if in the process of using this medicine, you notice that your body appears side effects other than those listed above.

4. Precautions when taking the contraceptive hormone Ashlyna

To be on the safe side, before using Ashlyna oral contraceptives, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of the following conditions:
You are allergic to estradiol, levonorgestrel or to estrogens, other progestins. You should also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any allergies to other substances. Ashlyna contains excipients that may cause an allergic reaction, ask your pharmacist for more information on this. You have a history of medical conditions such as blood clots, blood clotting disorders; high blood pressure; abnormal breast exam results; cancer (especially endometrial or breast cancer); high blood cholesterol; depression; severe headache, migraine; gallbladder disease; diabetes ; angioedema; gallbladder disease; heart diseases (such as heart attack; heart valve disease; arrhythmia,...); thyroid problems; unexplained vaginal bleeding; a history of yellowing of the eyes, yellowing of the skin during pregnancy or while using other hormonal contraceptives,... Depending on your specific health condition and the benefit-risk balance, your doctor may may or may not prescribe Ashlyna for you.
Some other cautions when taking Ashlyna hormonal birth control pills are:
The drug can affect blood sugar levels so if you have diabetes it is important to check your blood sugar regularly and share the results with your friends. doctor during follow-up visits. Immediately tell your doctor if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst, frequent urination, etc. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medications, exercise regimen, and so on. your energy and diet. Tell your doctor if you have had or will have surgery in the near future; or you'll be sitting on a bed or chair for long periods of time (e.g. you're about to take a long flight). These conditions increase your risk of blood clots, especially when you're using hormonal birth control pills like Ashlyna. Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking the medication for a while or to take special precautions. Ashlyna may cause melasma. Too much sun exposure can make melasma worse. Therefore, while taking the drug, it is necessary to limit sun exposure and use sunscreen. Wear long-sleeved clothing when outdoors. If you are nearsighted or are wearing contact lenses, you may experience changes in your vision or difficulty wearing contact lenses while using Ashlyna. See your eye doctor if these problems occur. Ashlyna should not be used during pregnancy. If you find out that you are pregnant while taking this medicine, tell your doctor immediately. If you give birth; If you have had a miscarriage or abortion in the last 3 months, talk to your doctor about safe methods of contraception and the right time to start using hormonal contraceptives. Ashlyna may decrease breast milk production. Small amounts of this medicine may pass into breast milk and cause unwanted effects on the baby. Therefore, consult your doctor before using Ashlyna birth control pills while breastfeeding. After stopping the hormone Ashlyna, it may take longer for you to get pregnant. Please consult your doctor on this matter.

5. Ashlyna drug interactions

Interactions between concomitant medications may alter the effectiveness of the drug or increase the risk of important side effects. Therefore, it is very important that you share with your doctor and pharmacist all the medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines. Do not use, stop or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
Some drugs that can interact with the contraceptive hormone Ashlyna include:
Aromatase inhibitors such as Anastrozole, Exemestane Ospemifene, Tamoxifen, Tizanidine, Tranexamic Acid; Some combination medicines used to treat chronic hepatitis C such as Ombitasvir / Paritaprevir / Ritonavir with or without Dasabuvir Drugs that may decrease the contraceptive effect of Ashlyna such as Griseofulvin, modafinil, rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin); medicines used to treat seizures (such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), HIV medicines (such as nelfinavir, nevirapine ritonavir),...
Tell your doctor using Ashlyna birth control pills, do you take any other medicines. You also need to tell your doctor if you have unusual signs such as sudden bleeding, ... this could be a sign that your birth control is not working well.
Ashlyna may affect the results of some tests. Therefore, tell your doctor and laboratory staff that you are using this medicine.

6. Other notes when using the contraceptive hormone Ashlyna

6.1. Handling when using Ashlyna drug overdose

When you overdose on Ashlyna, you may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sudden vaginal bleeding,... Immediately call an ambulance or ask a loved one to take you to a nearby medical facility. for prompt treatment.

6.2. What to do if you forget to take a dose of Ashlyna?

If you forget to take a dose of Ashlyna, you may need to use extra birth control such as condoms or spermicide. Read the information on the leaflet to learn more about this.

6.3. How to store the hormone Ashlyna

Store the medicine at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets.
While using Ashlyna birth control pill, you should have regular health check-ups, including blood pressure check, breast exam, pelvic exam, uterine cell smear, .. to detect early effects. side effects, if any. Follow your doctor's instructions to examine your breasts, and if you find any lumps, tell your doctor immediately.
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