What are the suitable oral contraceptives for men? Pay attention to these 5 points when taking oral contraceptives

How to choose oral contraceptives?

1.1 Applicability

Short term oral contraceptives are a long-term contraceptive method suitable for healthy women of childbearing age for daily contraception. One tablet per day, taken continuously for 21 days per physiological cycle, can maintain reliable contraceptive effects. Emergency contraceptive pills are a remedial contraceptive pill that is suitable for situations such as accidental injuries or other contraceptive failures, but not suitable for daily contraception.

1.2 Mechanism of Action

As a safe and reliable contraceptive method, conventional short acting oral contraceptives are constantly being improved. The most common emergency contraceptive pill on the market is generally composed of a large amount of progesterone, which can be consumed in one dose, equivalent to an 8-day conventional short-acting oral contraceptive pill. High doses of exogenous hormones can easily cause endocrine disorders and menstrual cycle changes in women.

1.3 Contraceptive effects

Emergency contraceptives are mainly aimed at post pregnancy contraceptive needs, with a contraceptive efficiency of about 80% to 85%. After excluding pregnancy, healthy women should apply them within 72 to 120 hours after sexual activity, and the earlier they take it, the better the effect. Conventional short acting oral contraceptives, as long as taken correctly and correctly, have a very reliable contraceptive effect, with a clinical efficiency of over 99.5%.

How do I take oral contraceptives?

Short acting oral contraceptives: Taking them for 28 days is a complete cycle. From the day of menstruation, take it continuously for 22 days without any interval. It can be used for contraception for a month., Generally, discontinue medication for 1-3 days until menstruation, and continue taking medication on the fifth day of the next menstrual cycle.

Long term oral contraceptive pills: Taking one tablet per month can provide contraception for one month. Take medication on the fifth day of menstruation, take 2 tablets on the 25th day, and take one tablet on the same day as the second medication every month thereafter.

Emergency oral contraceptive pills: mainly taken within 72 hours after unprotected sexual activity or contraceptive failure, remedial measures should be taken to prevent pregnancy.

3. Side effects of oral contraceptives

3.1. Irregular uterine bleeding: Some women may experience vaginal bleeding after taking medication and generally do not need to be treated.

3.2. Vomiting: The incidence rate of different drugs is different. It is generally believed that taking food or drugs before sleeping can reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting, but there is no exact clinical data.

3.3. Nausea: The incidence rate of different drugs is different, and nausea usually lasts for no more than 24 hours.

3.4. Menstrual changes: Most women experience regular menstruation, while some women experience early or delayed menstruation. If menstruation is delayed by one week, a urine pregnancy test should be conducted to determine if there is an emergency contraceptive failure.