Mesigyna is an injectable contraceptive, which has two hormones in its composition, norethisterone enanthate and estradiol valerate, indicated to prevent pregnancy.
This medicine must be administered by a health professional every month and is also available in generic. Both can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 11 to 26 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
How to use
Mesigyna should be administered deep intramuscularly, preferably in the gluteal region, immediately after preparation, every 30 days, but it can, however, be administered 3 days before or 3 days after.
The first injection should be given on the first day of menstruation, if the woman is not using any contraceptive method. If the person is switching from a combined oral contraceptive, vaginal ring or transdermal patch, they should start Mesigyna immediately after taking the last active tablet from the pack or on the day the ring or patch is removed.
If the woman is taking a mini-pill, the injection can be administered on any day, however, a condom must be used within 7 days after the contraceptive change.
Who should not use
Mesigyna should not be used in women who are hypersensitive to any of the formula's components, with a history of thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, infarction or stroke, high risk of clot formation, history of severe migraine, diabetes mellitus with vessel damage blood, history of liver disease or tumor, history of cancer that can develop due to sex hormones, in cases of unexplained vaginal bleeding, pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.
In addition, this contraceptive should be used with caution in people with a history of heart problems.
Learn about other contraceptive methods used to prevent pregnancy.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Mesigyna are nausea, abdominal pain, increased body weight, headache, depression or mood swings and pain and hypersensitivity in the breasts.
In addition, although it is more rare, vomiting, diarrhea, fluid retention, migraine, decreased sexual desire, increased breast size, rash and hives can also occur.
Does Mesigyna get fat?
One of the most common side effects caused by the contraceptive Mesigyna is weight gain, so it is likely that some women will gain weight during treatment.
