Jaydess is used for the prevention of pregnancy. It is placed inside the womb where it slowly releases the hormone over a period of three years or until it is removed.

Jaydess is used for the prevention of pregnancy.

The hormone in Jaydess prevents pregnancy by:

• controlling the monthly development of the womb lining so that it is not thick enough for you to become pregnant
• making the normal mucus in the cervical canal (opening to the womb) thicker, so that the sperm cannot get through to fertilise the egg
• there are also local effects on the lining of the womb caused by the presence of the T-shaped frame – since Jaydess is an intrauterine system (IUS)
• affecting the movement of sperm inside the womb, preventing fertilisation.

Contraindications

Do not use Jaydess if you have an allergy to:

• levonorgestrel, the active ingredient in Jaydess
• any of the inactive ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet

Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:

• shortness of breath
• wheezing or difficulty in breathing
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
• rash, itching or hives on the skin

Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant.

Do not give it to a child.

Do not use Jaydess if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:

• if you have pelvic inflammatory disease or have had recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease in the past (infection of the female reproductive organs)
• if you have conditions associated with an increased risk of developing pelvic infections
• if you have a lower genital tract infection that has not been successfully treated by your doctor
• an infection of the womb following childbirth or after an abortion in the last three months
• infection or cell abnormalities in the cervix
• tumours in the cervix or womb
• progestogen dependent tumours
• undiagnosed vaginal bleeding from the womb
• abnormal cervix or womb, or fibroids which distort the cavity of the womb
• liver disease or liver tumours

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack.

After-care

You should be protected from pregnancy as soon as Jaydess is placed. The current recommendation is to wait about 24 hours after having the Jaydess inserted before having sexual intercourse. You may feel faint after Jaydess is placed. This is normal and your doctor will tell you to rest for a while.

In rare cases, part or all of the system could penetrate the wall of the womb. If this happens, Jaydess needs to be removed.

You should have Jaydess checked usually 4-12 weeks after it is placed and then once a year until it is removed. It can stay in place for three years.

Removal of the system may be considered by the doctor if any of the following conditions exist or arise for the first time.

Jaydess should be used with caution after specialist consultation.

• migraine with visual disturbances or other symptoms which may be signs of a temporary blockage of blood supply to the brain
• Severe headaches
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• increase in blood pressure
• stroke or heart attack
• blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), the lungs (pulmonary embolism) or other parts of the body

Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions,

Your doctor can remove the system at any time and removal is usually easy.

Jaydess should be removed before the seventh day of the menstrual cycle unless another form of contraception is used in the week leading up to the removal.

Intercourse during this week could lead to pregnancy after Jaydess is removed.

Jaydess does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other STIs.