Logest pills is an oral contraceptive the active ingredients of which are ethinyl estradiol (20mcg) and gestodene (75mcg).
It is thought that use of Logest tablete does not affect body weight in the majority of the women population. There are numerous non-contraceptive benefits of Logest in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhoea, acne, benign ovarian cysts etc.
The contraceptive effect of Logest consists of 3 main mechanisms:
- Suppression of ovulation on the level of hepato-hypophysic regulation.
- Modifications of cervical secret properties, resulting in impenetrability for spermatozoons.
- Modification of endotermis, which makes implantation of a fertilized ovule nearly impossible.
The reason for Logests popularity is in low concentrations of contained hormones, which does not affect the high level of protection against unwanted pregnancy.
Normally this oral birth control pill does not express any side effects, but Schering has underlined some that may rarely occur. They include breast engorgement, decreased hearing, allergic reactions and vomiting. These effects may develop in a certain degree depending on ht patients individual traits.