Ayuna medicine: Uses, indications and notes when using

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Currently on the market there are many different contraceptive methods, these methods can be divided into 2 types: hormonal or non-hormonal. In which, combined hormonal contraceptives are trusted by many women, typically Ayuna. So what is Ayuna birth control pill and what should I pay attention to when using it?

1. What disease does Ayuna cure?

The main active ingredients of the drug Ayuna: Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol. This is a combined hormonal birth control pill. Ayuna's contraceptive mechanism is mainly to prevent the ovulation process of the menstrual cycle. In addition, the drug also has other effects to help increase the ability to prevent pregnancy such as:
Thickening of vaginal fluid, preventing sperm from meeting eggs; Changes the lining of the uterus to prevent a zygote (an egg fertilized with a sperm) from implanting. Besides preventing pregnancy, Ayuna pills can also regulate the menstrual cycle, make the cycle more regular, limit blood loss and menstrual cramps, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts and treat acne. fish eggs. Ayuna does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).

2. How to use Ayuna

Read the medication instructions carefully, especially when to take the medicine and what to do if you miss a dose. Ayuna oral contraceptives are taken by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The user should choose a memorable time of day and take the pill at that time every day. Some important requirements when using Ayuna medicine:
Take the medicine regularly every day according to the prescribed schedule; The amount of estrogen and progestin in each Ayuna pill will work differently at different times of the cycle. Therefore, the user must carefully read the instructions for use to find and take the first pill, then use the remaining pills in the correct order; Do not skip any dose. Vomiting or loose stools can affect the effectiveness of birth control pills. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs, Ayuna users may need back-up birth control methods (such as condoms, spermicide) to make sure they don't get pregnant.

Taking Ayuna after dinner or before going to bed is a good choice for people with stomach upset or nausea caused by the drug. However, it is not required to be fixed but can be chosen at any time as long as it is easy to remember and take the medicine at the chosen time every day, regularly spaced 24 hours apart. Ayuna combined hormonal birth control pills can include 21 hormonal pills or 28 pills (21 with and 7 without hormones) per cycle. When using, take each active pill once a day for 21 consecutive days then do not take the drug for 7 days, especially for the type of 28 tablets, after the 21 tablets are over, continue to take 7 inactive tablets for a period of time. the next 7 days.
Ayuna users will get their period on the fourth week of the pill cycle. After the end of the 28-day pill cycle, the user should start a new pack the next day whether or not they have a period. If your period is not as expected, consult your doctor. If this is the first time using Ayuna and not switching from another form of hormonal contraception (such as the patch or other birth control pill), the user should take the first pill on the first Sunday. after menstruation or the first day of the menstrual cycle.

For the first cycle of Ayuna use, users should apply an additional form of non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms, spermicide) for the first 7 days to increase contraceptive effectiveness to prevent pregnancy. Wait until Ayuna has enough time to take effect. Talk to your doctor about how to switch other forms of hormonal birth control (such as the patch, other birth control pills) to Ayuna pills.

3. Side effects of Ayuna

Common side effects of Ayuna:
Nausea, vomiting; Headache ; Full stomach; Chest tightness; Swollen ankles, swollen feet due to water retention; Weight change; Light vaginal bleeding between periods, missed periods or irregular periods, especially during the first few months of use. If any side effects persist or worsen while taking Ayuna, tell your doctor right away. If the user misses their period 2 times in a row (or 1 time if the pill is not used correctly), find a way to take a pregnancy test.

Common side effects of Ayuna:
Nausea, vomiting; Headache ; Full stomach; Chest tightness; Swollen ankles, swollen feet due to water retention; Weight change; Light vaginal bleeding between periods, missed periods or irregular periods, especially during the first few months of use. If any side effects persist or worsen while taking Ayuna, tell your doctor right away. If the user misses their period 2 times in a row (or 1 time if the pill is not used correctly), find a way to take a pregnancy test.
Some other undesirable effects of Ayuna medicine:
High blood pressure, so it's important to check your blood pressure regularly and share the results with your doctor if your blood pressure is high; The appearance of a lump in the breast; Mental/mood changes (such as depression); Stomach pain, severe abdominal pain; Abnormal vaginal bleeding (such as continuous bleeding, sudden heavy bleeding, missed period); Dark urine, yellow eyes, yellow skin. Ayuna oral contraceptives can cause serious side effects related to thrombosis (such as deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, cerebral infarction). Recognize the symptoms of serious thromboembolic diseases such as:
Severe chest pain; Confusion, dizziness, sudden fainting; Pain, swelling, or warmth in the groin or lower leg; Difficulty speaking, sudden shortness of breath, rapid breathing; Unusual headache including headache with vision changes, loss of coordination, migraine, severe headache; Unusual sweating; Weakness on one side of the body; Vision changes (such as double vision, partial or complete blindness).

4. Notes when using Ayuna birth control pills

Users of Ayuna oral contraceptives should tell their treating doctor or pharmacist for advice about the following conditions before starting to use the drug:
History of allergy to estrogens and estrogen derivatives (such as ethinylestradiol). , mestranol) or other progestins (such as norethindrone, desogestrel); Other allergic history; Ever had blood clots or blood clots (such as in the legs, eyes, lungs); Blood clotting disorders (such as protein C deficiency or protein S deficiency); Hypertension; History of abnormal breast examination; Cancers (especially endometrial or breast cancer); Dyslipidemia such as high cholesterol or blood triglycerides; Depression; Diabetes mellitus; Family or personal history of an angioedema disorder; Gallbladder disease; Severe headache, migraine; Cardiovascular disease (such as heart valve disease, irregular heartbeat, previous myocardial infarction); History of yellowing of the eyes or skin during pregnancy or while using hormonal contraceptives (such as the pill, patch); Kidney disease, liver disease (including tumors); Stroke; Thyroid problems; Unexplained vaginal bleeding. For people with diabetes, Ayuna may affect the patient's blood sugar. Therefore, diabetic patients when using Ayuna oral contraceptives need to check their blood sugar regularly and share the results with their doctor. Be aware of signs of hyperglycemia such as thirst or increased urination. The doctor may need to adjust the patient's diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet.
Notify the doctor if the person taking the medication is just going to have surgery or is immobile for a long time (such as a long plane ride). These conditions increase your risk of blood clots, especially when you're using hormonal birth control pills like Ayuna. At that time, the doctor may need to stop the drug for a while or take special precautions.
Ayuna may cause darkening of the skin on the face (pigmentation), sun exposure may worsen this condition. Therefore, Ayuna users need to limit their time in the sun, use sunscreen and wear extra protective clothing when going out in the sun.
It may take longer to get pregnant after users stop taking Ayuna birth control pills. Ayuna should not be used during pregnancy, when you find out you are pregnant or the user is a high-risk pregnancy, talk to your doctor immediately. If you have just given birth or have had a miscarriage/abortion in the last 3 years, talk to your doctor about other more reliable forms of birth control and find out when it is safe to start using it. contraceptives that contain estrogen such as the pill Ayuna.
Ayuna may decrease breast milk production and small amounts of the drug can pass into breast milk and cause unwanted effects on a nursing infant, so consult your doctor first. when using oral contraceptives for nursing mothers.

5. Drug interactions of Ayuna

Drug interactions can change the way Ayuna works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Some drugs that can interact with Ayuna include:
Aromatase inhibitors (such as anastrozole, exemestane); Ospemifene; Tamoxifen ; Tizanidine; tranexamic acid; Combination products used to treat chronic hepatitis C (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir with or without dasabuvir). Some medications can make the use of hormonal contraceptives less effective by reducing the amount of birth control hormone in the body, thereby leading to contraceptive failure such as: griseofulvin, modafinil, rifamycins ( rifampin, rifabutin), seizure medicine (barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), HIV medicine (nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir)...
Birth control pills can affect some tests Tests such as blood clotting factors, thyroid ... lead to false test results, so it is necessary to inform the test technician and doctor about the use of Ayuna medicine. An overdose of Ayuna can cause symptoms such as severe nausea and vomiting, and sudden and unusual vaginal bleeding.
Users of Ayuna medicine should have regular health check-ups including blood pressure check, breast exam, pelvic exam, cervical smear ... to monitor their health and check for side effects. Ayuna side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions to examine your breasts and tell your doctor right away if any lumps appear. Refer to the Ayuna oral contraceptive information guide for advice if you miss a dose. Couples need to use extra back-up birth control (such as condoms, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy if they miss a dose. If the user cannot adhere to the treatment and often forgets to take the pill as directed, it is necessary to contact the doctor to switch to another form of birth control.
To ensure safety and monitor disease status after using Ayuna medicine, patients should perform periodic health check-ups or follow-up appointments as prescribed by a doctor. At Vinmec International General Hospital, there are now a full range of tests and clinical examinations to check the patient's health status, monitor the time after using the drug of the patient. The entire examination and testing process at Vinmec is carried out by a team of experienced and qualified medical doctors and modern medical facilities, so it can give accurate results, helping doctors advice on the best treatment.

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Reference source: webmd.com