Today, a
contraceptive method is available to suit nearly every type of woman, every age and all preferences and expectations. All that seems to remain for users is to look for the right product to satisfy their personal requirements. The physician takes on the role of the adviser, responsible mainly for errors of judgement and undesirable effects. The choice of the suitable
contraceptive depends on three factors: the patient profile, the profile of the method used and the user's life situation. In selecting the method of
contraception, statistical measures such as the Pearl Index, rate of adverse events, risks and health benefits as well as the pharmacological profile, resulting intake modality and potential interactions should be considered. The patient profile includes both subjective wishes and standards of value relevant for world view, family planning and psychological well-being, as well as objective parameters such as age, BMI, medical history and the woman's sexual behaviour. Evaluation of these parameters by the physician is a major component of successful
contraceptive counselling.
Belara is a new
oral contraceptive on the European market based on a monophasic combination of 2 mg
chlormadinone acetate and 0.03 mg ethinylestradiol. As well as high
contraceptive efficacy and a low rate of side effects,
Belara features an outstanding safety profile due to its almost complete absence of
mineralocorticoid and
glucocorticoid action and its absent impact on hepatic metabolism. In daily practice,
Belara exhibits mild antiandrogenic activity which also makes it suitable for users with
antiandrogen-induced seborrhoea and moderate
acne. Symptoms of PMS or unspecific
dysmenorrhea and
menstrual irregularities can also be alleviated or completely eliminated by taking
Belara.
Belara use has not been associated with any significant
weight gain. In daily practice,
Belara is suitable for every woman of every age without specific risk factors requiring safe
contraception.
Belara also has considerable additional health benefits that should also be considered when choosing a suitable
contraceptive.