How many days do you need to take oral contraceptives for them to start working?

What are OKs in Odnoklassniki, and why are they needed?

Many social networks have paid services, such as advertising. Odnoklassniki has various nice additions that can be purchased using local currency - the so-called OKs. With their help you can:

• give friends and acquaintances any gifts that are on the site;
• give photos and videos a rating of “5+” (in the usual functionality, only ratings from 1 to 5 are available);
• expand the list of used emoticons if the standard ones are not enough for interesting communication;
• enable the “Invisible” function to quietly access the pages of other users;
• decorate your pictures with photo frames;
• completely close your profile from uninvited guests;
• use the full functionality of games and applications;
• purchase the “Super VIP” package and use the site without restrictions, and also receive priority when contacting technical support.

You can enable all or some of these features. OKi is a virtual currency, but it is usually purchased for very real money.

Advantages and disadvantages of taking birth control pills

The main dilemma that worries women who decide to switch to birth control pills from other methods of contraception is whether “ovulation cancellation” is harmful? As the doctors say, no. Subject to the obligatory condition of a preliminary examination by a gynecologist and the absence of contraindications.

Hormonal contraceptives can be taken from the period when the menstrual cycle is fully established - from 16-18 years. Until menopause. And as experts say, there is no medically proven reason why a healthy woman should take breaks from taking pills. She can use OK as much as she needs without risking her health. A “pause” is only needed if a woman has planned a pregnancy. However, gynecologists recommend periodically (every 10-15 years) changing the drug itself - of course, as prescribed by the doctor. And the point here is not the danger of contraceptives. It’s just that the female body’s need for certain hormones varies as they age.

Taking contraceptives is not only reliable protection against unwanted pregnancy, but also a number of non-contraceptive positive effects:

• menstrual cycle “like clockwork”;
• less painful periods;
• reduction of unpleasant symptoms of PMS (for example, irritation and nagging pain in the abdomen);
• improving the condition of skin, hair and nails;
• reducing the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer.

The main disadvantage of OK is the lack of protection against sexually transmitted infections. That is why they are most often used by women with a permanent partner.

The instructions for each drug always indicate possible side effects - headaches and dizziness, mood swings, decreased libido, breast tenderness, slight weight gain, increased acne.

It is not necessary that all side effects “pop up” at once. On the contrary, most women do not notice any negative changes after starting to take OCs. If any of them appear, you cannot delay - it is better to contact your gynecologist, who will change the drug. And of course, regular examinations with a doctor are important to monitor your health throughout the duration of taking hormones.

There are a number of strict contraindications to taking different types of OCs:

• pregnancy;
• breast cancer (and other hormone-dependent tumors);
• diabetes;
• liver diseases;
• hypertension;
• thrombosis (and other pathologies affecting the blood coagulation system);
• frequent migraines;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system.

How to get OK: all ways

I will say right away that there are not many ways to get this internal payment instrument for free. Most often, people and services that offer to quickly and cost-effectively generate OKs deceive gullible network users. As a result, you will be left without virtual currency and lose your account. Most likely, you are being lured into hacking your account and using it to send out advertisements or infect your computer with a virus.

Be careful, make sure the service is reliable, read reviews before entering your username and password, and do not react to the sweet word “freebie”. There are no absolutely free methods, so you will have to work hard or pay.

Real ways to get OKs today:

• earn points by completing tasks on the social network and exchange them for additional opportunities by bidding on auctions on the social network;

• do certain actions in groups that offer such payment;
• perform work on third-party services and exchange the points received for Odnoklassniki banknotes;
• use “Thank you” bonuses if you are a Sberbank client;
• activate the coupon of social network partners;
• buy for real money.

I don't know any other ways. There is, however, the opportunity to borrow OKs, but, firstly, it is not available to everyone, but is provided by the decision of the administration regarding a specific user, and secondly, borrowing and receiving are two different things.

Combined oral contraceptives (COCs)

Contraceptives in this category contain both estrogens and gestagens. The concentration of active substances may vary. Estrogens maintain normal hormonal levels in a woman’s body.

This is important because when taking oral contraceptives, the production of your own sex hormones is slightly reduced, since there is no ovulation. And the gestagens in the drugs act on the uterine mucosa and suppress ovulation.

According to doctors, COCs are ideal for regular use over a long period of time. The drug “2 in 1” - both control the menstrual cycle and prevent unwanted pregnancy.

The content of sex hormones in each COC tablet may vary. Depending on the amount of active substances in the preparations, they can be divided into the following types:

1. Monophasic. Each tablet contains the same amount of estrogens and gestagens. The most common drugs from the COC category.
2. Two-phase. Each tablet from one package contains an equal amount of estrogens. But the content of gestagens changes - in the first half of the intake there are less of them than in the second. Biphasic drugs are now practically not used for contraception. But doctors often prescribe them to women to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
3. Three-phase. The amount of estrogens and gestagens in the tablets changes in stages from the beginning to the end of the cycle. A balanced ratio of hormonal substances is achieved. A semblance of a “real” menstrual cycle is created. Three-phase COCs are mainly prescribed to women over 35 years of age. Their name usually begins with the prefix “Tri” - Triziston, Trimersi, Tri-regol.

According to the UK National Health Service, the reliability of COCs is approximately 99.7%. Much higher compared to the mini-pill. And even if you accidentally delay taking the pill up to 12 hours, the effectiveness of the drug decreases only slightly. COCs have few side effects.

Combination drugs are usually taken for 21-24 days. Then a break for menstruation - 4-7 days. And this is not even menstruation in the usual sense - the egg does not come out of the ovary. Experts call the discharge “withdrawal bleeding.” Some COCs, designed for daily use without a weekly break, contain several dummy tablets - they do not contain hormones, but contain useful vitamins and minerals. These are multiphase drugs. The days of taking a specific pill are marked on the blister, or they themselves are of different colors. They cannot be swapped, because each contains a specific dose of hormones necessary for a certain period of the cycle.

COCs are not taken for diabetes and lactation. This is a strict contraindication. Also, the drugs are not recommended for women who smoke after 35 years of age - there is an opinion that taking hormones can increase the risks of cardiovascular diseases.

Popular combined oral contraceptives:

Yarina

Generics: Midiana, Vidora, Modell Pro.

The active hormones are ethinyl estradiol (30 mcg) and drospirenone (3 mg). Monophasic drug. Reception hours: 21+7.

Yarina has an antiandrogenic effect, so doctors can prescribe the drug to a patient with hormonal imbalances. After starting treatment, the menstrual cycle normalizes and the negative symptoms of PMS become less, in some cases an improvement in skin condition is observed.

Jess

Generics: Dimia, Modell Trend.

The active hormones are ethinyl estradiol (20 mcg) and drospirenone (3 mg). Monophasic drug. Reception mode - 24+4.

The drug has been on the market for a very long time. Judging by the reviews, it is least likely to cause serious weight changes. Suitable for young and adult women. Often prescribed by a doctor for the treatment of severe forms of PMS.

Marvelon

Generics: Regulon.

The active hormones are ethinyl estradiol (30 mcg) and desogestrel (150 mcg). Monophasic drug. Reception hours: 21+7.

The combination of desogestrel with ethinyl estradiol is considered one of the most effective in terms of careful contraception. The drug is well tolerated and has long proven its effectiveness and reliability. There is an opinion that Marvelon and its generics may have weak androgenic activity. Therefore, it is prescribed to women with hormonal imbalances with caution.

Silest

The active hormones are norgestimate (250 mcg) and ethinyl estradiol (35 mcg). Monophasic drug. Reception hours: 21+7.

Norgestimate in the composition is considered not the best active ingredient for controlling cycle regularity. Nevertheless, the drug provides reliable protection against pregnancy. And it is often recommended for bleeding while using contraceptive patches.

Logest

Generics: Lindinet-20, Gestarella.

The active hormones are ethinyl estradiol (20 mcg) and gestodene (75 mcg). Monophasic drug. Reception hours: 21+7.

Gestodene is a third-generation synthetic analogue of progesterone. It is considered neutral, so it can be recommended for overweight women. The drug normalizes the vaginal microflora and controls the condition of the endometrium.

Triquilar

Generics: Tri-regol, Trigestrel.

The active hormones are ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel in different concentrations depending on the cycle. Three-phase drug. Reception hours: 21+7.

Triquilar is recommended by doctors not only as contraception, but also for normalizing the cycle and treating premenstrual tension syndrome. It is believed that the drug reduces the total hormonal load on the body.

How to earn points and participate in auctions

You can activate certain functions by exchanging points for items in auctions. But first you need to earn them. To do this, go to the website ok.ru, enter your username and password, and in the menu on the left, find the “OK Moderator” section.

Note: This method is only suitable for users over 18 years of age.

Then click on the “Select game” button.

At the moment there are 3 options for tasks:

• check photographs and videos for the presence of pornography, obscene language and scenes of violence;
• recognize images on stickers;
• note whether there is a phone number in the pictures.

You perform verification and help the administration of the social network monitor various content. Your marks are compared with the opinions of the majority of participants, points are awarded for correct decisions, and points are deducted for mistakes. Select the appropriate option for tasks, read the rules and start completing them.

If you choose the first type of check, keep children away from the screen; some images actually contain pornography.

After you earn at least 200 – 300 points, go to the “Auctions” section.

In the window that opens, we see what features can be purchased for points, the bid for each lot and the auction deadline. It is better to bet on positions that will close soon, then there is a greater chance of becoming a winner.

You can view current lots at any time, the points are saved and will not go anywhere until you spend them. It’s convenient to access “Auctions” through the list of sections on the main page. First, tap “More” and then find the item you want.

Earnings in groups

Another way to get social network currency without programs and services is to complete tasks for communities and users. In the menu on the left, find the “Groups” section, and then write “Get Oki” or something like that in the search bar.

Most often you need to like or join an event or organization. But keep in mind that no one gives guarantees of payment. You may have come across communities that offer jobs as a moderator or administrator not for real money, but for money that is used only in Odnoklassniki.

I personally don’t see the point in such work, because now the services of an administrator and moderator are paid in rubles, not points.

Third-party service for earning OKs

There is one online resource that has been operating for a long time and has not yet been closed - this is coinsup.com.

How it works

After registration, you begin to complete various tasks, such as registering on the site, joining a group on a social network, writing comments. After completing the work and checking by moderators, you will be awarded credits. When you collect 200 of these points, they can be exchanged for Odnoklassniki currency or play money. For 10 credits, 1 OK is purchased.

The CoinsUP service can be used online on a computer or installed an application on your phone.

How much can you earn

Spending from 1 to 3 hours a day, in a month you can get from 100 to 300 rubles, which at the moment equals approximately the same number of OKs. Not too thick, it seems to me. The main advantage of this method is that you do not spend money from your main income, but earn extra money in order to get additional privileges on the ok.ru website. But I see much more disadvantages:

• it takes quite a lot of time, and the earnings are very small;
• the service needs credentials to exchange one currency for another, and this is always a risk of hacking;
• users note that at first there are a lot of tasks, and then less and less, some customers take a long time to confirm the completion of the work, and the support service does not work in the best way.

I will honestly express my opinion. At first glance, it seems that you are not spending money, but paying with your time, and it is precisely the greatest value. If you have the desire and opportunity to earn extra money, then it is better to master one of the popular Internet professions and earn several times more than what such services offer.

This path is accessible even to students and schoolchildren. And everyone is free to spend the money they earn at their own discretion: on games, social networks or something else.

Progestin oral contraceptives (mini-pills)

This group of contraceptives includes drugs that contain only gestagens - synthetic analogues of progesterone. They act on the ovaries in the same way as “real” hormones - they suppress ovulation. But there are mini-pills that work differently - the egg still matures, but the conditions for conception worsen significantly. The properties of the cervical mucus of the cervix and endometrium change, which prevents the movement of sperm here and the safe placement of the embryo. This is the case with pills in which the level of hormones is reduced.

Mini-pills are considered not as effective as some other OCs, which completely prevent the release of eggs from the ovaries. Modern drugs provide protection against unwanted pregnancy above 95%.

The first artificial analogue of progesterone was obtained in the middle of the twentieth century. And scientists are still searching for the “ideal” hormone that can be packaged in a birth control pill. Today, four generations of synthetic gestagens can be roughly distinguished. In modern drugs, minimal doses of hormones are used to reduce the number of contraindications and side effects. In many mini-pills, the main active substance is desogestrel, a third-generation gestagen.

Progestin OCs have few contraindications. They can be taken by nursing mothers and patients with diabetes, while other hormonal pills do not allow this.

Their prescription is also justified if synthetic estrogens are contraindicated for a woman for one reason or another - for example, with chronic hypertension and thrombosis. Your doctor may also prescribe mini-miles for emergency contraception.

Progestin contraceptives, according to many gynecologists, are a completely suitable option for those women who are postponing pregnancy only for a while. The low content of hormonal substances and their gentle effect allows you to very quickly restore the ability to conceive after giving up contraception.

The mini-pill also has a number of disadvantages. A common side effect is intermenstrual bleeding. This is due precisely to the lack of estrogens in the tablets that regulate the cycle. As doctors say, this does not harm health. But judging by the reviews, it causes a lot of inconvenience. In most cases, bleeding goes away with long-term use of the mini-pill.

Progestin-based oral contraceptives are used without interruption at all. Every day (during menstruation too) and preferably strictly by the hour. Even being “late” by 2-3 hours can lead to an unwanted pregnancy, since the amount of hormones in the composition is reduced, and not all drugs completely “cancel” ovulation. Missing or being very late in taking progestin contraceptives is a risk of ectopic pregnancy. The egg will be fertilized, but will not be able to attach to the walls of the uterus due to the endometrium altered by hormones.

Which mini-pills are used most often?

Charosetta

The active hormone is desogestrel (75 mcg/1 tablet). The drug has weak androgenic activity, so it may be contraindicated in patients with hormonal imbalances. The action of the mini-pill is aimed at changing the structure of the endometrial epithelium and suppressing ovulation.

Judging by the recommendations in the instructions, the drug is less effective in terms of contraception for patients with increased body weight.

Lactinet

The active hormone is desogestrel (75 mcg/1 tablet). In terms of active components and action, it is no different from Charozetta. Is it just the cost? These mini-pills are often recommended for women who smoke and those who have completely returned to menstruation during lactation.

The instructions for the product indicate that suppression of ovulation occurs in almost 100% of cases. And usually, after 2 months of use, unwanted bleeding ceases to bother you.

Microlut

The active hormone is levonorgestrel (0.03 mg/1 tablet). The action of the drug is aimed at changing cervical mucus and inhibiting ovulation. Like other mini-pills, it is recommended for the lactation period. But the drug is contraindicated in diabetes mellitus with vascular complications. In patients who are overweight, the contraceptive effect of levonorgestrel is less effective.

Microlut is often used as emergency contraception.

Exluton

The active hormone is linestrenol (500 mcg/1 tablet). Causes changes in mucous membranes and suppresses ovulation.

Exluton is not only a contraceptive. The drug can be prescribed for the treatment of endometriosis and benign diseases of the mammary glands, to delay normal menstruation. Not recommended for use during lactation.

Exchange of “Thank you” bonuses from Sberbank to OKi

This is another free way to get the points you want. You can implement this opportunity if you have a Sberbank card. Then you need to register in the “Thank you” program through your personal account in online banking or on the website bonus-spasibo.ru.

After registration, you will begin to receive bonuses for purchases in stores, payments for services and other payments. 1 bonus equals 1 ruble discount on further purchases. They can also be exchanged for OKs.

First, check whether the date of birth is indicated correctly in your social network profile - this is important. Then go to the “Payments and Subscriptions” section and select a top-up method.

Indicate the number of virtual coins you want to receive and the phone number associated with your online bank and the “Thank you” bonus program. Pay attention to the exchange rate.

How coupons work

Odnoklassniki has partners. These are businesses that sell goods and services. By participating in promotions of such companies, you can receive and use coupons for free OKs. To view current offers, go to your profile, click on the word “More” in the top menu and select the appropriate item.

Now switch to the “Coupons” tab and see all the offers currently available.

If you want to participate, make a profitable purchase and receive free OKs as a bonus, then the algorithm for further actions looks like this:

1. Click on the “Save coupon” button under a specific promotion.
2. Then make your purchase and save your receipt.
3. Install the Odnoklassniki mobile application, if you have not already done so, go into it, open the menu and tap on the “Services and Coupons” section, then “My Coupons” and find the one you are ready to apply.
4. Click “Use” and scan the QR code from the receipt.

Sometimes you can find really good deals from different stores and get an extra bonus, so take a look at the promotions section.

Buying OKs

This is the easiest and fastest way to get the desired features in Odnoklassniki, and the cost is not that high. To check your balance and top it up, go to the “Payments and Subscriptions” menu item. In this section we see the current account status and a purchase button.

You can pay for OKi in several ways.

• By bank card. This is the most profitable option today. The minimum amount is 20 rubles and is exchanged at the rate of 1:1. Enter the number of virtual coins you want to receive, fill in the card details and wait for a message with a confirmation code. You can also enable automatic payments if you regularly use paid functions on the social network.

• Via phone. Here the tariffs are not so favorable. You only need to indicate the country and mobile number from which funds will be debited after the transaction is confirmed.
• In terminals of different systems, such as Qiwi, Comepay, Quickpay, Sberbank, Euroset and others. Some of them charge a commission, please pay attention to this.
• Electronic money in Yandex.Money, PayPal, WebMoney and others. In this case, you can also make a profitable exchange at the rate of 1:1.
• MTS Money.
• In your Sberbank Online personal account.
• “Thank you” bonuses, which I already wrote about above.

After the money is debited from your bank card or e-wallet, your Odnoklassniki account will be replenished almost instantly, and you can immediately use OKi for your purposes.

How to:: organize an alumni meeting

Friendship from school or college is the strongest, because you and your friends are connected by so many common joyful memories, so many happy moments. And it doesn’t matter at all how old your graduation is: 2, 5, 10, 15 or 30. Looking at the photos, we remember our best years and begin to understand how good it would be to see our classmates and fellow students again. How can you gather all your old friends for a general meeting? How to notify them and how to organize everything?

Tips for organizing a meeting

Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is to call all your friends and invite them to a meeting. This will work if you have all the phone numbers and know the location of your classmates. However, it happens that everyone goes to different cities, countries and it is almost impossible to find them. It is for this reason that a meeting should be organized not two days in advance, but at least three to four months in advance, so that those who have already moved to another place can plan their vacation in advance. It is a mistake to think that classmates (classmates) who have left will not want to attend a general meeting, because often they are simply not warned about this, and if they are warned, it is very late, and the desire to meet is very great. Therefore, the sooner you start gathering people, the better.

Before notifying, you need to do one more thing - make at least a rough plan for the meeting. Of course, everything will change many times, but there must be a rough plan.

1. First, determine what you want to get from the alumni meeting: just get together and sit in a cozy cafe, visit your home school, institute, talk with teachers, or organize a big celebration in which not only your class (or your group) will take part. , but also the entire graduating class of a school or institute.

2. Now you need to find all your classmates or fellow students. Look through your old notebooks for phone numbers, ask other friends. Now there are social networks that are focused on helping people find each other across distances, forgotten addresses and telephone numbers. Place an announcement about the upcoming meeting on one of the websites.

If you like traditional methods of searching for people, then it would be a good idea to visit your school or institute and post an ad there or leave all the necessary information in the educational section. What if the children of your former classmates study in these institutions? The well-known “word of mouth” can also be of great help: rumors about upcoming events spread extremely quickly.

3. We decide on the topic of the meeting. Even if you just want to sit in a cafe and talk, think about a meeting or at least topics for conversation. Be sure to find out who and where your friends are currently working, because this will make it easier to come up with transitions from one person to another during the conversation, and it will not seem crumpled. In every society there may be so-called “forbidden topics” that it is advisable not to mention: divorce, loss of a loved one, illness. If you accidentally touch on such topics, be sure to politely apologize and move the conversation in a different direction.

Maybe you want something extraordinary, unusual, to add some zest to the event, thanks to which the meeting will be remembered for a long time. In this case, organize a themed evening: a bard party, an 80s disco, a royal ball, an evening in a Japanese (Italian, Chinese, French) style. Be sure to use all possible accessories that can highlight the theme of the meeting: from greetings to food and drinks.

4. So, you have determined the main things for yourself - the topic of the meeting. All that remains is to organize the program for the day. Decide who will host the evening: a professional host or someone from your circle. Choose suitable music that will complement your evening, organize karaoke. You can come up with a variety of fun competitions that will help further unite people who have not seen each other for a sufficient amount of time. At the same time, be sure to take into account the characteristics of the audience and the chosen topic of the meeting.

5. So that you and your friends can fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of school (institute) memories, you can resort to some methods: create a presentation (photo or video), placing all the captured moments of your youth there, burn it all on disks and give it to your classmates and teachers; sing your favorite songs together; remember the funniest moments from your student and student years; draw a common newspaper together.

6. Be sure to think through everything related to the financial part of organizing the meeting. List all expenses, dividing them into mandatory ones: flowers, gifts, rent for a cafe, etc. and additional: toastmaster, DJ, photo or video presentations, cafe design. All expenses are usually shared among everyone who is going to attend the meeting.

In general, organizing an alumni meeting requires a lot of desire, good imagination and the ability to gather everyone in one place. Good luck in creating such events!