Sexual Health
What types of oral contraceptives are included? What are the precautions after taking contraceptive pills
The contraceptive effect of short acting oral contraceptives is well-known and is one of the most ideal contraceptive methods among all methods. However, due to misunderstandings and blind fear of hormonal drugs, many patients prefer to take emergency contraceptives multiple times, and taking short acting contraceptives as a contraceptive method is unacceptable.
1、 In fact, there are many types of oral contraceptives. Short term oral contraceptives have the lowest hormone content, the fastest metabolism, and the least side effects. Due to their short duration of effect, they need to be taken continuously for 21 days a month to maintain drug concentration and contraceptive effect. The content of estrogen and progesterone is very high in long-term contraceptives and emergency contraceptives, and the composition of short-term contraceptives can reach several times or even dozens of times, with significant side effects. Only in this way can long-term Urgent and powerful contraceptive effects. That is to say, birth control pills have significant side effects, low frequency of use, and are convenient. After taking them (especially emergency birth control pills), most patients will experience irregular vaginal bleeding, contraceptive failure, and even irreversible endocrine imbalance syndrome. Daily use of relatively inconvenient birth control pills has the smallest side effects, and all side effects are rare. If oral contraceptives are chosen as the contraceptive method, short-term oral contraceptives are the best choice.
1. Long term oral contraceptive pills
The mechanism of its action is to inhibit and change the speed of the egg's movement. Taking it every month can provide contraception for one month, making it suitable for couples who live together for a long time.
Usage: 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.
2. Quick acting oral contraceptives
Also known as family visit contraceptives. Its mechanism of action is mainly to quickly inhibit ovulation, affect sperm penetration, and prevent implantation of pregnant eggs. The advantage is that it is not limited by the menstrual cycle, and when to take it during family visits.
Contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy through medication. Contraceptives are divided into male and female contraceptives. Male contraceptive pills typically inhibit sperm production, reduce sperm count, and prevent pregnancy with low or even no sperm.
2、 People who are not suitable for taking birth control pills
1. Hypertensive women should not use it. A few women have elevated blood pressure after taking medication.
2. For thyroid women, it is best not to use contraceptives until they are cured.
3. Women with chronic headaches, especially migraines and vascular headaches, should not use it as it can worsen symptoms.