Some people have had sexual intercourse without taking any measures, usually women taking contraceptive pills after the fact. It's okay to take it once or twice, but some women who don't understand may use it as a contraceptive method and take it for a long time. Can short-term contraceptive pills be taken continuously? No, long-term use of contraceptive pills by women can be harmful to the body, and women should take it seriously
What are the hazards of short-term contraceptive pills to the body?
1. Menstrual disorders
Menstrual disorders are one of the common side effects of taking contraceptive pills, and most women experience reduced menstrual flow or even amenorrhea. This is because contraceptive pills restrict the secretion of estrogen, leading to thinning of the endometrium. After stopping the medication, it will return to normal.
2. Facial pigmentation
Some women who frequently take contraceptive pills may develop butterfly spots on their cheeks, similar to those during pregnancy, due to pigmentation caused by estrogen. People who have already developed pigmentation during pregnancy are more likely to experience it after using contraceptive pills, and it is related to exposure to sunlight.
3. Early pregnancy like reaction
Early pregnancy symptoms are more common, such as dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, anorexia, etc. Mild cases do not require treatment and generally disappear after 3 months. The medication time can be changed, such as taking it before bedtime; For those with severe reactions, they can take vitamin B6 or antiemetic drugs, as well as soak ginger, strong tea, etc.
4. Weight gain
Some components in contraceptive drugs can cause weight gain, and androgens can cause overeating or acne, especially within the first 3 months of taking oral contraceptives; The increase of estrogen level causes retention of water and sodium, thus leading to weight gain in the second half of the menstrual cycle; Progesterone promotes synthetic metabolism, leading to weight gain.
How to choose a suitable contraceptive method for oneself?
1. For women before giving birth, reliable contraceptive methods that do not affect future fertility should be chosen, mainly short-term contraceptive methods. The preferred method is short acting oral contraceptives, and condoms, topical spermicides, and other methods can also be used, but the contraceptive effect is slightly inferior to oral contraceptives.
2. For women who have given birth, the contraceptive period can last up to 25 years. It is recommended to use a more convenient long-term contraceptive method: usually placed by professionals, the contraceptive effect can be maintained for 5-10 years. The main options include intrauterine contraceptive systems that release progesterone, intrauterine devices, and subcutaneous implants.
3. Menopausal women are advised to use intrauterine devices or topical medications to avoid contraceptive methods that increase menstrual bleeding, such as copper intrauterine devices. When choosing a contraceptive method, it is necessary to consider the physiological stage of the woman and her fertility plan, because at different physiological stages, women's physiological conditions, sexual habits, and experiences may vary.
Can short-term contraceptive pills be taken continuously? If you want to use post coital contraceptives as a contraceptive method, it is very undesirable. Long term use of contraceptives by women can cause great damage to their bodies. We hope that female friends can take their bodies seriously and not take them lightly. It is best for women who have never given birth to use condoms as a contraceptive method during sexual intercourse.
