Necon

Necon 1/50 is one of the popular oral contraceptives in the market today. The generic for Necon 1/50 is mestranol and norethindrone. The combination of both entails a very successful way of thwarting pregnancy. This is because the combination has female hormones that hinder the process of ovulation. Ovulation is the process that involves the releasing of an egg cell from the ovary. This egg is released for the main purpose of fertilization. And Necon 1/50 aims to prevent just that.

Taking Necon 1/50 enables certain changes in the areas of your body, which are significant in the fertilization process. For starters, Necon 1/50 causes certain changes in the cervical mucous and the uterine lining. These changes make it difficult for a sperm cell to make it as far as the uterus. But if a sperm cell gets past these changes, there’s actually another step. The changes in the uterine lining make it more difficult for a fertilized egg to find its place in the uterus. During fertilization, the egg is supposed to fasten itself onto the uterine wall. But this process is hindered because of the changes brought about by Necon 1/50.

Of course, there are Necon side effects that any women taking it have to be aware of. The less serious side effects are mild nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, breast pain, darkening of the face, increased hair growth, weight changes, appetite changes, vaginal itching, vaginal discharges, menstrual period irregularities, nervousness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, and decreased sex drive. If any of these side effects occur, there is no immediate need to panic. Nor is there any need to stop taking Necon 1/50, better known as the pill. But it is better to inform your physician about these side effects, no matter how minor they may be.

But there are also side effects that are more serious. This includes sudden weakness on a particular side of your body, sudden headaches, vision problems, balance and speech problems, chest pain, nausea, sweating, chills, migraine attacks, stomach pain, appetite loss, dark urine, jaundice, breast lumps, and signs of depression. If you experience any of these more serious effects, you should stop taking them altogether. Then you should contact your physician right away.

Ironically, oral contraceptives have an advantage when it comes to premenstrual syndrome or PMS. In fact, PMS and Necon have quite an interesting tandem. PMS is certainly something any woman is familiar with. And PMS is indeed something any woman would want to avoid. Fortunately, with Necon, PMS is somehow reduced.

There are also certain medications that might reduce the efficiency of Necon, when taken together. These include phenylbutazone, antibiotics, medicines for seizures, barbiturates, and medicines for HIV. These are just the popular medications. There are still other forms of medication that one should not take with Necon, for the oral contraceptive to be at its most effective. If such an interaction occurs, then you just might be at the risk of getting pregnant, even if you keep taking Necon. This is why it is recommended to use a backup method of contraception, aside from taking Necon. It is always better to inform your physician whatever medications you are taking as of the moment. And if you are going to start taking a new medication, you should inform your physician as well.

Should you suspect that you’re pregnant while taking Necon, do not hesitate to share your suspicions with your physician. There just might be a need to stop taking Necon if it is determined that you are indeed pregnant.

Consult your physician regarding for whatever questions and concerns you may have regarding Necon. Doing this will help you understand the medication you are taking. This will also help you prepare for whatever effects taking such medication would have.