Drug: Alesse

Introduction

Alesse is an extensively used oral contraceptive pill. It is effective in stopping pregnancy. Alesse has ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel as active ingredients making it one of the combination birth control pills. This guide provides insights on the advantages, side effects and key information about Alesse that you need to know.

How Alesse Works

The way Alesse functions is by inhibiting ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovaries during a woman’s cycle). Besides, it thickens vaginal fluid to deter sperms from getting through to eggs that have not been fertilized and changes the lining of the uterus so that embryos can no longer attach themselves there. Should a fertilized egg fail to attach itself to the uterus, it will be expelled from the body.

Benefits of Alesse

               
• Highly Effective: When taken correctly, less than 1% pregnancies occur with this method.
               
• Regulates Menstrual Cycles: It also works as a treatment for menstrual cycle irregularity where it reduces cramps during menstruation and limits blood loss as well having less painful periods.
               
• Pimple Decrease:This form of birth control can also be used in women who want oral contraceptives for birth control and have moderate acne.
               
• Decreases Risk of Ovarian Cysts:Ongoing use can lower the chance of ovarian cysts developing.
           

Possible Side Effects of Alesse

A few women may experience the following side effects while on Alesse, which is considered safe for most:

               
• Queasiness
               
• Vomiting
               
• Migraine
               
• Sore Breasts
               
• Weight Variations
               
• Mood changes or swings.
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                   8. Spotting between periods or breakthrough bleeding.                                                                  

In rare cases, severe side effects such as blood clots, stroke or heart attack may occur, particularly among women who smoke cigarettes and are aged over thirty-five years old.

Usage and Dosage

Alesse is taken orally once daily with a pill each day at the same time for 21 days followed by no pills for a seven-day period. To get the maximum effectivity you must adhere word by word to your health care provider’s instructions.

Conclusion

Alesse provides a reliable and convenient contraceptive method to many women along with some added health benefits like regulation of menstrual cycle and reduced acne. However as any other drugs it has side effects too. Discuss this with your health care specialist o find out if Alesse is an appropriate contraception choice for you.