Heparin ointment during pregnancy

Heparin ointment, often prescribed during pregnancy, refers to combination drugs that are applied topically and topically. Among the active substances of this drug is a special place is heparin, which is an anticoagulant, i.e. prevents the adhesion of platelets during the gestation of the fetus. In addition, this drug has a pronounced and anti-inflammatory effect. Similar properties of heparin ointment allow using it in hemorrhoids during pregnancy. Let's take a closer look at the specific features of the use of heparin ointment, and whether all pregnant women can use it.

In what cases can heparin ointment be used during the current pregnancy?

According to the instructions for use, a heparin ointment with a normally occurring pregnancy can be used only if agreed with a doctor. The need for this medication, as a rule, occurs in late pregnancy. In view of the increasing burden on the cardiovascular system, it often develops a violation, such as varicose veins. At the same time, against the background of stagnant phenomena in the vessels, the probability of thromboembolism increases . To prevent this disorder, heparin ointment is prescribed for varicose during pregnancy. In such cases, the ointment is applied to the surface of the skin in a place affected by vein disease 2-3 times a day. This ointment perfectly removes swelling, reduces burning and painful sensations in the area of ​​blood vessel damage.

However, most often heparin ointment when bearing a fetus is used to treat a disease such as hemorrhoids, which 2 of 4 women are waiting for the baby to appear. The reason for the development of such a disorder is an increase in the activity of the hormone progesterone, which leads to the development of constipation. As a result of this, with increasing pressure on the veins of the rectum, protrusions of its individual parts occur, and external hemorrhoids develop. When these formations are infringed, they speak of aggravation, which is accompanied by severe pain in the anus. Sometimes it is so strongly pronounced that a woman is forced to constantly stand in a standing position. to sit down it really hurts.

How to use heparin ointment during pregnancy?

This kind of drug can be used for preventive purposes, to prevent the formation of blood clots in the affected hemorrhoids. Also, the drug is often used as an aid to resorb existing nodes.

Ointment is applied first to a cotton swab, and then it is injected into the rectum at night. The tampon is removed in not less than 12 hours. The duration of such a course of therapy should be established only by a doctor, and in most cases is 10-14 such procedures.

Contraindications to the use of heparin ointment during pregnancy

This kind of medicine can not always be taken. So, contraindications for him are:

• the presence on the skin of wounds (erosions) and sores;
• the presence of blood diseases, in particular, the disruption of the operation of the coagulation system;
• decreased platelet count;
• strongly pronounced sensitivity to the composition of the drug;
• the presence of tissue necrosis in the zone of changes in blood vessels.

Also, except for the above, heparin ointment is prohibited to use in the first trimester of pregnancy because of the possibility of a negative effect on the development of the fetus in the mother's womb.

Thus, as can be seen from the above heparin ointment - an excellent tool in the fight against manifestations of hemorrhoids during the bearing of a child. Use it is possible only if agreed with the doctor who watches for pregnancy.