Junel Fe 1/20 is the brand name of an oral contraceptive containing the ingredients norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol. It is an estrogen and progestin contraceptive, meaning it contains both hormones, MedlinePlus reports. Junel Fe 1/20 works to prevent the woman's ovaries from releasing eggs. This prevents sperm from joining with the eggs to form an embryonic fetus. Drugs.com reports that Junel Fe 1/20 also may be prescribed to fight acne that appears in severe form.
Vaginal Problems
The use of Junel Fe 1/20 may cause some discomfort in the vaginal area, MedlinePlus reports. For example, the contraceptive may cause the woman to produce a discharge from her vagina that appears white. She may have various other forms of vaginal discomfort, too, including itchiness, irritation, redness, burning and swelling, MedlinePlus states. The organization indicates such vaginal adverse reactions typically are mild and go away without medical treatment, but recommends reporting severe versions of such side effects of vaginal problems that do not end.
Menstrual Changes
Changes may occur in a woman's menstrual cycles when she begins using Junel Fe 1/20, Drugs.com reports. Some alterations may occur normally as the contraceptive regulates cycles. Other changes, however, may cause problems such as amenorrhea, the medical term for a condition in which the periods stop. The use of Junel Fe 1/20 also may cause menstrual flow to increase or decrease. The contraceptive can cause the woman's periods to become temporarily painful, MedlinePlus reports. None of these side effects classify as serious unless they are severe or do not cease.
Gastric Difficulties
When a woman begins using Junel Fe 1/20, she may have digestive problems associated with her body's adjustment to the contraceptive. For example, she may feel cramps or bloating in her stomach, Drugs.com indicates. She may feel nauseous and vomit. Her appetite may alter as the hormones in Junel Fe 1/20 affect her. This can result in the loss of weight or gaining weight. She should report any of these side effects to her gynecologist or doctor if she feels they are severe or do not stop on their own.
Breast Changes
Junel Fe 1/20 may cause a woman's breasts to become enlarged when she first starts using it. Her breasts also may feel tender to the touch. The contraceptive may cause her to produce a discharge from her breasts. MedlinePlus indicates these types of breast changes typically stop without a doctor's help.
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