About Logynon ED

Logynon ED is a contraceptive that contains female sex hormones like those produced by the body namely oestrogen and progestogen which stops you from pregnancy.

The calendar pack contains 6 light brown tablets each containing 50 micrograms of levonorgestrel and 30 micrograms of Ethinylestradiol.

Five white tablets contain 75 micrograms of levonorgestrel and 40 micrograms of Ethinyl Estradiol. 10 ochre-colored tablets contain 125 micrograms of levonorgestrel and 30 micrograms of Ethinylestradiol.

Also, Logynon Ed contains 7 large placebo tablets each containing lactose and sucrose.

Other benefits of Logynon ED include;

Women taking the Logynon ED pill may experience the following benefits:

• You will have less pain during your period
• It’s one of the most reliable reversible methods of contraception if used correctly
• It does not interrupt sex
• You may have more regular and lighter periods, which can help reduce anemia.

Some conditions such as pelvic inflammatory diseases, lumpy breasts, acne, cancer of the womb, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts and cancer of the ovaries may be less common if you are using the Logynon ED contraceptive pills.

How it works?

When taken correctly Logynon ED helps you prevent pregnancy in the following ways:

• The Logynon ED pill changes the lining of the uterus, making it less suitable for implantation.
• Logynon ED birth control pill changes the cervical mucus consistency, making it more difficult for the sperm to reach the egg thus preventing fertilization.
• Logynon ED contraceptive pill inhibits the release of eggs from ovaries thus preventing ovulation.

How effective is Logynon Ed?

If used under close observation like in clinical trials, Logynon ED pills are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.

The following factors reduce the effectiveness of Logynon ED pills to around 92%;

• Missing the pills {irregular intake of the pills},
• Taking the pills together with medicines that interfere with their effectiveness, and
• Taking the pills when you are experiencing conditions like vomiting, diarrhea which reduces the absorption of the pills

When Not to Use Logynon ED Pill?

If you have or have had an experience with the following conditions, it Is advised you should not use Logynon ED pills. Talk with your doctor or family planning nurse to give you more advice on the best contraceptive pills to use.

You should not use the Logynon ED contraceptive pill;

❇️ If you are allergic to estrogen and progestogen or any of the ingredients contained in the contraceptive pill.

❇️ If you have or have had a blood clot in the blood vessels of the leg{deep vein thrombosis}, the lungs{pulmonary embolism}, the heart{heart attack}, the brain{stroke}, or any other part of the body.

❇️ If you are concerned about an increased risk of blood clots because of age or smoking. As you get older the risk of heart attack increases. You should also stop smoking if you are using the pills and you are above 35 years of age for smoking increases the chances of blood clots.

❇️ If you have or have experienced blood clotting disorders such as protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, Leiden factor V mutation, Antithrombin ill deficiency, or other inherited blood clotting conditions.

❇️ If you have or have had a confirmed blood test showing an increased level of homocysteine, or antiphospholipid antibodies they may increase chances of blood clot or pregnancy losses.

❇️ You should not take the pills if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Do not give the medicine to a child who is under the age of 18 years.

Author

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1127.pdf

How to take Logynon ED Birth Pills?

❇️ If the Logynon ED pill is used correctly it has an effectiveness of 99%. The following guidelines should help you to use the pills effectively.

❇️ Logynon ED contraceptive pills come packed with 3 foil memo strips with 3 sets of 7 self-adhesive strips showing the days of the week.

1. Each foil strip contains 28 tablets. There are 21 small active tablets which are 6 light brown, 5 white, and 10 ochre-colored tablets. There are also other 7 large white inactive tablets.
2. After you have received the pills, you will notice that each strip starts with a different day of the week. Start with the strip that starts with the day that you have started the pills.

❇️ Follow the direction of the arrows on the strip correctly, taking your pill at the same time every day until you have finished all 28 pills.

• Swallow the pill whole with water and do not chew the pill.

❇️ You should start taking the next strip of Logynon ED pills the next day after you have finished your last. Leave no gap between the packs. when you take Logynon Ed correctly, you will always start each new strip on the same day of the week.

❇️ If you are a new user, it is best to take your first pill on the first day of your next period. This assures you of contraceptive protection with your first pill.

❇️ If you are changing to the Logynon ED pill and you are currently taking another 21-day contraceptive pill you should start taking the Logynon Ed pill the next day after the end of the previous strip. You will have your contraceptive protection with your first pill.

❇️ If you are changing to the Logynon ED pill and you are currently taking another 28-day contraceptive pill you should start taking Logynon ED the day after your last active pill thus having contraceptive protection with your first pill.

Dosage

There are 5 types of oral contraception:

1. Monophasic 21-day contraceptive pills - They contain oestrogen and progesterone. They are taken for 21 days followed by a 7 day break, then the cycle starts again.
   
   
2. Monophasic 28-day preparations - They contain oestrogen and progesterone. They are taken continuously. The first 21 days will be an ‘active’ pill, and the last 7 days are ‘inactive’ pills. You will take tablets for 28 days, then you should start a new pack for another 28 days.
   
   
3. Phasic 21 day preparations - They contain oestrogen and progesterone. They are taken for 21 days followed by a 7 day break, then the cycle starts again. These contain different levels of each hormone depending on which day's pill you are taking.
   
   
4. Phasic 28-day preparations - They contain oestrogen and progesterone. They are taken continuously. The first 21 days will be an ‘active’ pill, and the last 7 days are ‘inactive’ pills. You will take tablets for 28 days, then you should start a new pack for another 28 days.These contain different levels of each hormone depending on which day's pill you are taking.
   
   
5. Progesterone-only pill - They contain progesterone only. These pills must be taken continuously everyday at the same time within a 3 hour window each day. Each pack contains 28 tablets, and each new pack should be taken back to back.

What Are the Side Effects of Logynon ED?

Logynon ED birth pill has side effects like any other medication. Not all women experience these side effects.  These side effects range from common, to uncommon, and rare side effects.

Common side effects include the following:

• Breast pain including breast tenderness
• Headache
• Sudden weight gain
• Nausea and abdominal pain
• Depressed or altered mood

Uncommon side effects include the following symptoms;

• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Migraine
• Weight loss
• Rash, urticaria, erythema nodosum or multi forme {skin disorder}
• Venous and arterial thromboembolic disorders
• Contact lens intolerance
• Reduced or increased interest in sex
• Fluid retention.

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