About the dangers of taking a break from taking hormonal birth control pills

If previously in Russia the frequency of abortions was the highest in comparison with other countries, today the situation has changed in a positive direction. Much of the credit for this goes to modern contraception, which any woman can now afford. And if earlier hormonal contraceptives frightened women with the risks of weight gain and hormonal imbalances, today there are even hormonal contraceptives that can help you lose weight.

The pharmaceutical industry, being at the stage of development and search for harmless contraceptives, has released a new generation of hormonal contraceptives. Many of them have virtually no contraindications or side effects, help prevent unwanted pregnancy, and also improve overall health. You just need to know how to choose the right remedy, how long you can take it and how to take it correctly.

What are hormonal contraceptives?

Among the existing medications there are those that are prescribed only by prescription, for example, antibiotics and hormonal contraceptives. Such pills do not involve self-medication, since they may not only not solve health problems, but also aggravate the situation.

Hormonal contraceptives are contraceptives that mainly contain one or more synthesized hormones.

The hormones in contraceptives are practically a copy of the natural female hormones - progesterone and estrogen. Modern hormonal pills are usually low-dose, and they can prevent unwanted pregnancy and prevent ovarian and breast cancer.

For reference! For the first time, such drugs began to be sold in pharmacies back in the 60s of the last century, and they contained higher doses of hormones. As a result, women have developed a fear of oral contraceptives due to the risks of gaining excess weight.

Modern hormonal pills are not expected to have a negative effect on a woman’s body, since they are the means of the new fifth generation. With the help of such tablets you can also improve the condition of hair, skin, nails, restore libido, normalize the menstrual cycle, prevent a number of diseases and much more. In this case, there is also no need to expect withdrawal syndrome from hormonal contraceptives, since they are not addictive.

What is treated with hormonal medications?

Hormone-based medications are used for both chronic and treatable conditions. You cannot do without the help of hormonal drugs when:

• hypothyroidism;
• hyperthyroidism;
• diabetes mellitus type 1, sometimes type 2;
• hormone-dependent tumors of the reproductive system;
• prostate cancer;
• asthma and other diseases associated with the immune response to allergens (including allergic rhinitis);
• endometriosis;
• hormonal imbalances;
• menopause;
• sleep disorders;
• other diseases associated with hypofunction of the glands.

Inflammation and allergic manifestations are treated with glucocorticoids. Drugs based on them - Prednisolone, Metipred, Dexamethasone - reduce inflammation and suppress leukocyte function.

They can be used both internally (if systemic action is necessary) and externally (for hemorrhoids, thrombophlebitis, dermatological diseases, allergic rhinitis). When used externally, they are practically not absorbed into the main bloodstream and do not have a negative effect on the body.

Even if the cause of inflammation is unknown, adrenal hormones help relieve swelling, pain and redness. Hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs are among the vital drugs.

Vasopressin and epinephrine may be administered along with anesthetics. Due to their property of constricting blood vessels, these hormones are actively used in anesthesia (including local).

Melatonin also belongs to hormonal drugs. This substance, produced in, has an anti-stress effect, regulates circadian rhythms, affects metabolism, slows down the processes of aging and weight gain, and also stimulates the production of antibodies to infectious agents and tumor cells.

How do they work?

Hormonal contraceptives are aimed at protecting a girl from an unwanted pregnancy. To do this, you just need to know how to take such tablets correctly, and also strictly follow the instructions for use. Sex hormones in such tablets affect the genitals, making changes in the functionality of the ovaries. And in order to understand in more detail how such drugs work, you need to consider each type separately.

Types and method of action of hormonal pills:

1. Combined - monophasic tablets containing female hormone. Taking such pills, the female hormone in the body does not change, but pregnancy cannot occur due to the fact that the egg does not leave the ovaries, and therefore is not capable of fertilization.
2. Three-phase contraceptives - taking such pills, a girl’s hormonal levels gradually change, in particular during menstruation.
3. There are also progestin contraceptives or mini-pills , the mechanism of action of which is slightly different. Such drugs are prescribed to those women for whom estrogen is contraindicated. The principle of action with antiandrogenic action is suitable for nursing mothers.

In addition, hormonal contraceptives are further divided into:

• microdosed, which is usually prescribed to women who have not yet given birth;
• low-dose for women who have given birth and for those for whom the first group is contraindicated;
• high-dose, which protect against pregnancy and also restore hormonal imbalances (it is impossible to select such remedies on your own).

For reference! All of the above remedies prevent ovulation and the release of the egg for fertilization, and also thicken the cervical mucus in the vagina, which is why the man’s sperm cannot penetrate the uterine cavity.

We find out from specialists whether birth control pills are beneficial or harmful

Welcome friends to the portal of education and self-development, today we will have an unusual topic, we will talk about the effectiveness, harm and even, oddly enough, the possible benefits of birth control pills. Indeed, the topic is very controversial for discussion, but it is also very, very relevant.

Here, in the matter that concerns our health, truly unbiased analytics and expertise are really required, so we cannot ignore it on our portal.

Indeed, in an era of new opportunities and prospects, modern women want less and less to do housework and raise children, and devote more time to self-realization, and in particular to a career.

The times when “there is no sex in our country” have already passed. And the question of choosing protection from unwanted pregnancy affected every couple in one way or another. And the choice of many has settled on hormonal contraceptives and pills, the popularity and sale of which in pharmacies is growing by leaps and bounds.

(By the way, you can also learn this information from the video on our channel, voiced by good announcers with professional video editing, so choose what is easier for you to read or watch and move on...)

Methods of hormonal contraception

Modern medicine does not stand still. And a woman can freely choose the method of hormonal contraception that is most optimal for her.

Traditionally, hormonal contraception is divided into oral (in simple terms, pills: mini-miles and combined oral contraceptives, emergency contraceptives) and parenteral (intrauterine device, hormonal ring, hormonal patch, etc.)

But today the most popular and widespread are still combined oral contraceptives, or in common parlance “OK” these are our birth control pills, which we will talk about in more detail today.

All these drugs are based on changes in a woman’s hormonal levels

. But each of them has its own operating principle.

How birth control pills work

Today we will talk about the so-called oral contraceptives or, in common parlance, birth control pills, which are most popular among the female population.

Typically, birth control pills contain two hormones - a synthetic analogue of estrogen and progesterone.

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Their contraceptive effect is based on suppressing ovulation.
That is, the female reproductive cell simply does not mature and does not enter the uterus. And, in addition, they thicken cervical mucus, which prevents sperm from entering the uterus, and change the structure of the endometrium. If the sperm has already penetrated the uterine cavity, then it certainly will not attach.

The effectiveness of OK is about 99%

, but
we must keep in mind that 1% still happens.

The benefits of birth control pills

Very often, doctors prescribe supposedly useful birth control pills to girls who have hormonal disorders. For example, irregular menstruation, follicular cysts, polycystic disease

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Also, hormonal contraceptives are sometimes prescribed to girls with problem skin.
The effect of such treatment with birth control pills does not take long to arrive. As a rule, within a month the skin becomes clear, menstruation occurs on the same date, and severe pain is replaced by mild discomfort, or even any unpleasant sensations disappear altogether.

In addition, oral contraceptives as a drug have a positive effect on the condition of the hair.

Sounds tempting. Birth control pills have a hormone replacement effect.

The principle of therapy is simple: if a woman’s ovaries are not working well and do not produce enough estrogen or progesterone, the drug “turns off” them and the body functions using synthetic ones.

Polycystic ovarian cysts and cysts, which are often accompanied by acne, are caused by high levels of the male hormone androgen, and an insufficient amount of estrogen, which normally suppresses it.

The same applies to hirsutism (male pattern hair growth). Estrogen, which is contained in birth control pills, balances all sex hormones and therefore all external signs of hormonal conflicts disappear

. But not everything is so simple...

Harm of birth control pills

Modern medicine and advertising assure us that hormonal birth control pills contain a very low dose of the hormone and therefore are very convenient and safe to take. But is taking hormonal drugs as safe as it seems at first glance?

Before making a serious decision to take or not to take incomprehensibly useful or very harmful birth control pills, you should carefully study at least the instructions, where you will be faced with an impressive list of contraindications and side effects.

This is what is written in the “side effects” column in the instructions for one of the contraceptive drugs, which contains the highest dose of the hormone, and which is also banned in Europe:

Side effects of birth control pills

“On the part of the endocrine system: in rare cases - engorgement, soreness, enlargement of the mammary glands and discharge from them, change in body weight.

From the reproductive system: in rare cases - intermenstrual bleeding, changes in vaginal secretion, changes in libido.

From the side of the central nervous system: in rare cases – headache, migraine, decreased mood.

From the digestive system: in rare cases - nausea, vomiting.

Other: in very rare cases - poor tolerance to contact lenses, allergic reactions, the appearance of age spots on the face (chloasma).

These side effects may develop in the first few months of taking the drug and usually decrease over time."

The text isn't particularly impressive. Considering the peculiarities of the Slavic mentality, what might a reader think who is determined to take contraceptives - “well, think about it, will you feel sick or have a headache? It happens without that!

In general, this will definitely not happen with anyone, with anyone, but with me!” Common situation? This instruction very briefly and very carefully, marked “in very rare cases,” tells only part of what a woman can expect while taking or after stopping the drug.

Contraindications for oral contraceptives

In addition to side effects, such oral contraceptive drugs and tablets have a number of contraindications, which include thrombosis, diseases of the cardiovascular system, smoking (which in combination with contraceptives has a very detrimental effect), hypertension, postoperative period

d.

From what is written in the instructions, a simple conclusion can be drawn - only women with very good health, which they are consciously ready to worsen over time, can take contraceptives.

In order to find out the state of your health, the presence of blood clots, you need to undergo a serious examination, which, as you understand, no one does. And when the doctor prescribes this “miracle pill” to us, he also does not warn us about what may happen next.

How do hormonal contraceptives affect the female body?

The body is an integral system that works harmoniously and everything in it is interconnected. The female hormonal system is regulated by the brain, and in particular by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. But if you take hormonal pills, the connection between the pituitary gland, hypothalamus and ovaries is disrupted.

Since there is no feedback from the ovaries. The goal of the OK is to suppress its own system. But the purpose of hormonal birth control pills is not to send the ovaries to rest, as doctors assure us, but to send them into premature retirement, where they will be depleted

.

The dangers of oral contraceptives

Synthetic hormones are many times more active than natural ones. And with their long-term use, disturbances occur at the level of brain regulation.

In this case, the woman’s ovaries stop functioning. They decrease in size, blood vessels narrow, which leads to a lack of nutrients. And their natural potential is slowly fading away

, which will most likely make itself felt after discontinuation of the drug.

Oddly enough, but honestly, the main effect and purpose of oral contraceptives is to cause a pathology in the female body, due to which the woman will temporarily be unable to have children. After all, a healthy woman is a woman capable of conceiving and bearing a child.

Very often, this temporary pathology becomes permanent, where a woman cannot become pregnant for a long time after stopping birth control pills.

This is where heavy artillery comes to the rescue in the form of IVF

(
artificial insemination
), hormonal stimulation of ovulation or taking hormonal medications during pregnancy, which does not have a very positive effect on the formation of the fetus.

In addition to disrupting the functioning of the ovaries, long-term use of oral contraceptives causes endometrial atrophy, which can subsequently lead to pathological processes in the cervix, reaching precancerous conditions.

Can I use birth control pills?

As you understand personally, I really do not recommend taking birth control pills, at least from the standpoint of your health, since they have a very detrimental effect on the entire female body, and especially on the mammary gland.

While taking the drugs, the condition of the ovaries is similar to the condition of the ovaries during pregnancy. At this time, the body prepares to feed the newborn.

That is, active cell proliferation begins in the mammary gland. But since the period of breastfeeding never occurs, these cells become denser and various diseases such as mastopathy appear.

In addition to suppressing reproductive health, hormonal contraceptives (and indeed taking any sex hormones in general) negatively affect the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum, have a toxic effect on the liver and pancreas, and reduce vascular tone. Very often, women who take OCs experience increased heart rate and shortness of breath.

Obesity from taking contraceptives

Another important argument against oral contraceptives is possible uncontrolled obesity or simply weight gain. Despite the fact that pharmaceutical companies assure us that such a dose of the hormone as in modern drugs will not affect a woman’s weight in any way, obesity is a very common side effect.

The reason for this is an increase in blood sugar, which leads to increased secretion of insulin in the pancreas, and as a result, a disruption of the entire metabolism.

The World Health Organization classifies chemical contraceptives and pills as highly carcinogenic. Taking them has been proven to increase the risk of breast cancer. Scientists have already proven that taking oral contraceptives by women under 36 years of age for 4-8 years increases the risk of the disease by 40%, and for more than 8 years – by 70%.

Manufacturers of some drugs timidly warn women about this. But who pays attention to this when such joy as a lot of sex with a beloved man and no pregnancy is on the scales?

Alas. Unfortunately, the instructions with all its “horror stories” have not yet convinced anyone to take hormonal contraceptives. I repeat: in Europe, many drugs that are presented on our market add to the lava of drugs prohibited for sale.

It should also be noted that OCs only protect against unwanted pregnancy, but not against sexually transmitted diseases.

Should I take birth control pills for medicinal purposes?

For those who think that they are taking birth control pills for medicinal purposes (polycystic disease, ovarian cysts, etc.), it must be said that almost no therapeutic effect occurs. The ovaries simply turn off, the connection between them and the brain is disrupted.

The girl goes away all her symptoms, if her menstrual cycle is disrupted, everything gets better, menstrual-like bleeding occurs (but this is not menstruation, since ovulation does not occur), the skin becomes clearer, but essentially this is pushing the problem into a deep box.

The fact is that doctors who prescribe one have one goal - so that the patient does not have a cyst, for example. But if the patient has a completely different goal - to be cured and then give birth to a child, then these 2 goals do not coincide very much. In very rare cases, after discontinuation of OCs that were prescribed for therapeutic purposes, the disease for which they were prescribed goes away.

Often, after stopping contraceptives, a person’s previously unhealthy internal system becomes even more depressed. And it takes a lot of time to restore it, from several months to several years.

The most common phenomena after discontinuation of the drug are women who do not have menstruation at all, or simply have the same symptoms that were there before they started taking it.

The benefits and harms of contraceptives

Although, on the other hand, in some healthy women, after discontinuation of the drug, a so-called “hormonal boom” is observed. Then, over the course of several months, the likelihood of conception is very high.

This happens to those who naturally have very good reproductive health. Unfortunately, today there are fewer and fewer such women.

So, I hope you understand that in taking birth control pills and their great benefits and convenience in social terms, there is also a lot of harm in medical terms, so not everything is as good as it seems at first glance. As they say, “All that glitters is not gold.”

It is obvious that even after reading this material, not all ardent fans of the benefits of contraceptive drugs will not run and give up their pills, especially since sometimes taking them may be almost necessary, so to speak, due to life circumstances, which is also a certain benefit that cannot be denied .

But, nevertheless, this is just a reason to think, study the pros and cons, collect as much information as possible on this issue, our portal is always for an informed choice. And now all you have to do is make a conclusion for yourself - whether this game is worth the candle or not.

Although, as you already understand, I would advise you to give them up as soon as possible, instead, look at our self-development portal about what vitamins women need for health and what fruits are best for them, or even more radically, about how to quickly get married and fall in love with yourself to any man, as well as about the dangers and consequences of male and female genital diseases.

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Why are they dangerous?

To evaluate the pros and cons of the hormonal method of contraception, the gynecologist must discuss the possible risks with the woman. If a specialist can select a hormonal agent as accurately as possible for an individual organism, no side effects or dangers from their use are expected.

If you choose such contraceptive medications yourself, there are the following consequences of taking them:

• skin rash;
• rapid weight gain;
• hormonal imbalances;
• disrupted menstrual cycle;
• infertility;
• spotting when taking;
• hormonal contraceptive withdrawal syndrome;
• the onset of pregnancy;
• decreased libido, etc.

It must be remembered that if one or another option of birth control pills is ideal for one woman, it may be strictly contraindicated for another woman. If a woman after 40 years of age takes incorrectly selected hormonal drugs, the resumption of reproductive capacity may not occur at all, if after 35 years of age - only within 2-3 years after stopping the use.

What is hormone replacement therapy?

For chronic conditions associated with dysfunction of the glands or their partial removal, medications with synthetic and natural hormones provide high quality and longevity of the patient’s life.

There are several types of hormone replacement therapy:

• treatment with synthetic thyroid hormones;
• insulin therapy;
• taking analogues of sex hormones.

Deficiency and excess of thyroxine and triiodothyronine are fraught with disturbances in mood, sleep, dry skin, problems with memory and performance, proliferation of glandular tissue and other unpleasant symptoms.

Clinical hypothyroidism is most often associated with diseases and tumors of the thyroid gland, therefore replacement therapy with iodine-containing hormone analogues is prescribed for life.

Substitution therapy uses drugs such as:

• "Euthirox";
• “L-thyroxine” (one of the Russian or German brands).

Treatment of hyperthyroidism has a somewhat more complex scheme: to reduce the synthesis of one’s own iodine-containing hormones, thyreostatics are used, and in particularly difficult cases, removal of part of the gland or radioiodine therapy is justified. Then the normal level of triiodothyronine is restored with the help of their synthetic analogues.

Insulin is a hormone of β-cells of the pancreas, the main task of which is to reduce blood glucose levels by regulating its entry into cells and stimulating the conversion of monosaccharides into glycogen.

Impaired functionality of the cells that secrete this hormone is called type 1 diabetes. Patients with such pathology are necessarily prescribed replacement therapy with the drugs “Humodar”, “Apidra”, “Novorapid”, “Actrapid”, “Humulin”, “Insulin Lente”, etc.

For type 2 diabetes, which is associated with impaired tissue sensitivity to insulin, hormone administration may also be prescribed.

Finally, female hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) is a pharmacological replacement of the function of the sex glands (ovaries) lost during their removal or menopause. The most commonly used drugs are:

• "Climodien";
• "Divina";
• "Ovestin";
• "Trisquence";
• "Femoston";
• "Estrofem" and others.

During treatment, androgens, estrogens and gestagens can be used (mainly the last two subtypes of hormones are used in the drugs).

How to choose hormonal contraceptives?

Recently, tablets, patches, coils, implants and vaginal rings have been used as hormonal contraceptives. The implant is usually designed to protect a woman from pregnancy for 3 years. But vaginal rings and patches are a new generation of hormonal contraceptives that offer the same long period of protection, but can negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract.

A gynecologist knows how to choose hormonal pills. He must send the woman for a smear to detect oncocytology, an ultrasound of all pelvic organs, and also for a consultation with a mammologist. Also important is a blood test that will help study the lipid profile, the amount of ALT and AST, and glucose. The doctor also compares the patient’s age, weight and height, the number of births and abortions, the course of menstrual cycles, takes an anamnesis, and then makes a selection based on the results of the analysis.

If we are talking about a young nulliparous girl, she is usually prescribed microdosed hormones - Novinet, Jess or Logest. For a mature woman who has given birth, low-dose hormonal tablets - Silest, Yarina and Regulon - will be suitable. For women of late reproductive age, Demoulen, Chloe and Diane-35 are appropriate; these drugs have an average dosage of hormones.

Selection of hormonal contraceptives: table

For reference! High-dose hormonal contraceptives are prescribed only by a doctor for strict indications, such as Triziston or Milvane.

What to do if you miss an appointment?

If you forget to take one pill, you must take it immediately. The next dose of contraceptives should be taken at its normal time, even if you need to take two tablets per day. If you are less than 12 hours late in taking the drug, there is no need to use other contraceptive measures. If the time is exceeded, it is possible to use another type of birth control before the start of the next menstruation.

How to take birth control pills if you miss two pills? It is necessary to immediately take them as soon as you remember. The next day you need to take the next two tablets. Due to the excessive intake of hormones in the blood, spotting may occur. The contraceptive effect of the drugs decreases, which requires the use of other methods of birth control.

If you miss more pills, you should think about abandoning this method of contraception. This is the time when they begin to select and use other methods of birth control.

Hormonal drugs are a huge achievement in the field of science. Currently, hormonal drugs are used not only to avoid pregnancy, but also to treat various diseases. But it is necessary to pay special attention that taking any hormonal drugs should be prescribed strictly by a doctor.

Also, a person using hormonal drugs should be under the strict supervision of a specialist, due to the fact that these drugs, without control of intake, can harm your health, especially if a pregnant woman uses hormonal drugs. The dangers of these drugs are often talked about, while their benefits are rarely remembered. Thus, when using hormonal drugs, there are both benefits and harms.

Let's consider the benefits of taking hormonal drugs. During analysis and numerous experiments, it was found that taking hormones reduces the risk of developing cancer in women, namely inflammatory processes of the uterus and mammary glands. Also, when taking hormonal devices, skin and hair noticeably improve, acne and other cosmetic problems are eliminated on problematic facial skin. In women, the menstrual cycle goes smoothly, the duration is reduced and the pain of menstruation decreases.

Every woman experiences a turning point in her life, such as menopause, which is very difficult to bear - and here again, hormonal therapy can help to maintain shape during this difficult period and not gain weight.

It is important to note that in the first three months there is an adaptation to the hormonal drug, which goes away over time; the person taking the pills experiences sudden mood swings, nausea, and headaches.

Let's consider the harm from taking hormonal drugs. You should not confuse hormonal drugs of the 21st and 20th centuries. For our grandmothers and mothers, hormonal treatment immediately results in weight gain, cellulite, and swelling. Currently, there is no such effect from taking these drugs. But this effect does not exist if the tablets are chosen correctly. Therefore, there is no particular harm from hormonal drugs; there are incorrectly selected drugs that can cause incredible damage to health. Therefore, any hormonal drug comes with a huge instruction manual with rules of use, contraindications; it must be studied in full before use. It is also important that when prescribing a drug, a correct diagnosis is made. If you use modern hormonal drugs correctly and strictly follow all the rules, then they will bring you nothing but benefit. Also, you should not take hormonal medications for a long time to avoid pregnancy; over time, the production of your hormones stops, and the body will stop producing what it already has. That is, when you want to get pregnant, the likelihood of this decreases, so the longer you take it, the greater the risk.

After reading this article, we conclude that taking hormonal drugs should be done wisely, that is, according to the correct regimen, it will not cause harm, but will only be beneficial. But it is worth noting that you should not get carried away and take hormonal drugs unnecessarily. When taking the above-mentioned drugs, the human body is rebuilt in a new way and begins to work somewhat differently. Keep in mind that if your doctor has prescribed you hormonal medications, read the instructions in detail and take them according to a strict regimen, as prescribed in the attached instructions. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your doctor immediately, because taking hormonal medications is no joke.

Hormonal drugs are medications containing hormones or substances that exhibit effects similar to hormonal ones. Natural hormonal medicines are obtained from the glands, blood and urine of animals, as well as from human blood and urine.

Synthetic hormones are produced in pharmacological workshops and laboratories. They can be either structural analogues of true hormones, or differ from them in chemical structure, but exhibit a similar effect.

Almost the largest number of threatening myths have been created around hormonal pills for various purposes: patients are afraid of infertility, weight gain, excess body hair growth, and loss of potency. The list of negative ones is scary and alarming.

How true are the myths, and what types of hormonal therapy are there?

Hormonal drugs are classified depending on their origin (producing gland) and purpose. Based on their origin, medications are divided into:

• adrenal hormones (cortisol, adrenaline, glucocorticoids, androgens);
• pancreatic preparations (insulin);
• pituitary hormones (TSH, human gonadotropins, oxytocin, vasopressin, etc.);
• thyroid and parathyroid hormones;
• sex hormones (estrogens, androgens, etc.).

Human hormones regulate metabolism in the body. However, if the functioning of one of the organs of the endocrine system is disrupted, the perfectly adjusted mechanism of correction and interaction may fail, which will have to be corrected by introducing synthetic analogs of hormones.

According to their intended purpose, hormonal drugs are divided into:

• synthetic substances for replacement therapy (sodium levothyroxine, insulin, estrogens);
• hormonal contraception (synthetic analogues of estrogen and progesterone);
• hormonal agents that inhibit the production of hormones (for example, therapy with pituitary hormone analogues for prostate cancer);
• symptomatic medications (anti-inflammatory, antiallergic drugs).

Hormonal drugs often also include antidiabetic and other non-hormonal drugs.

How long can I take it?

Usually, only the attending gynecologist determines how long hormonal contraceptives can be taken. It is impossible to say in absentia the exact period of time during which it is permissible to take such drugs. For each type of contraceptive and for each organism, individual standards are provided.

For reference! If contraceptives with a minimum content of hormones are used, they are taken for a long time, if with a high content, they are taken for a period of time set by the doctor.

Medical statistics say that it is necessary to stop taking hormonal contraceptives no later than after 5 years. Otherwise, the risks of developing precancerous conditions or malignant oncology increase. In addition, doctors say that the longer a woman takes such drugs, the more predisposed she is to tumors.

How do birth control pills affect a woman's body?

These contraceptives work according to a single scheme. Hormones block ovulation and the release of an egg. In fact, the ovaries cease to perform their function, decrease in size, and with long-term use of contraceptives are difficult to restore. In addition, the structure of the endometrium of the uterus changes. It becomes thinner and it is very difficult for the fertilized egg, if fertilization does occur, to attach to the walls of the uterus.

The effect of the pills can be expressed in the release of colostrum from the mammary glands, bleeding in the middle of the cycle, and changes in the emotional state. COCs also often provoke the development of edema and weight gain.

Do hormonal contraceptives affect the thyroid gland?

The hormonal system is closely related to the endocrine system, at the center of which is the thyroid gland. If hormones enter the body from the outside, their synthesis by the body’s own glands decreases or stops. With the thyroid gland everything is more complicated. Studies have shown that taking birth control pills is harmful if you have low thyroid function and are taking thyroxine. They provoke an increase in the TSH hormone, and the levels of TSH and T4 remain virtually unchanged.

All the nuances

When starting to take birth control pills, you should pay attention to what they are incompatible with. This will prevent the risks of side effects and hormonal disorders. In addition, such warnings will help protect a woman from a decrease in the reliability of contraception, and therefore prevent the onset of pregnancy.

For reference! At the moment, male hormonal contraceptives are at the development stage, although several versions of the drugs can already be seen on sale.

Contraceptives, the benefits and harms of which are already known, should not be taken together with antidepressants, tranquilizers and antibiotics . Combining hormonal contraceptives and alcohol is allowed, but this can significantly reduce the reliability of such protection. Flaxseed oil and hormonal contraceptives are prohibited, as the oil reduces the ability to absorb pills.

How to take contraceptives?

Oral contraceptives are available in packages of 21 and 28 tablets. Using arrows or indicating the days of the week on the blister, manufacturers determine the order in which they should be taken. Birth control pills begin to work from the first week of taking them.

How to properly take birth control pills containing 21 capsules? To achieve the contraceptive effect of the drugs, they must be used one tablet daily. You need to start taking birth control pills from the first day of your menstrual cycle. At the end of their intake, a pause is made for seven days. After this, they begin a newly purchased pack of contraceptives. During this week, a reaction similar to menstruation appears. During the break, the contraceptive effect of the drugs is maintained, so additional precautions are not required.

It is imperative to start taking birth control pills containing 28 tablets from the first day of the cycle, but they are used without a seven-day interval. After finishing one package, immediately start a new one. A menstrual-like reaction occurs between days 21 and 28 of the cycle.

At the end of a year of taking oral contraceptives, it is necessary to pause their use for three to four months to resume the hormone-producing function of the ovaries. During this period, in order to protect against unplanned pregnancy, it is necessary to use other contraceptive measures.

Remember that combined oral contraceptives are incompatible with a number of other groups of drugs.

These are not compatible with:

1. Anticonvulsants.
2. Antibacterial drugs.
3. Medicines needed to treat lung diseases.

The combined use of these groups of drugs initiates the appearance of side effects and leads to a decrease in contraceptive properties. This is the time when you will need to find additional protective measures.

Every time doctors prescribe medications for the treatment of extragenital pathologies, it is necessary to warn about taking combined oral contraceptives.

Studies have proven the absence of harmful effects on the course of pregnancy and the fetus when using drugs before conception. At the first suspicion of pregnancy, it is necessary to interrupt the use of contraceptives. Occasional use of drugs in the early stages of pregnancy is also not scary. Also, taking them is not a reason to interrupt it.

After finishing taking oral contraceptives, adequate functioning of the endocrine-reproductive system is resumed in a short time. Short-term use of drugs leads to stimulation of the growth and maturation of eggs by increasing the sensitivity of receptors of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian system. Within a year of stopping the use of oral contraceptives, more than 80% of women become pregnant. This fact corresponds to the level of fertility in the population.

Menstruation appears after stopping the use of oral contraceptives in a period equal to the time of restoration of the uterine mucosa. A small number of women develop amenorrhea (lack of menstruation) lasting up to six months. If such a situation occurs, you should consult a doctor.

Break

The topic of how to take a break from taking hormonal contraceptives deserves special attention. Typically, a woman should take into account the doctor’s prescription, but there are generally accepted standards for each individual drug. Most often, the newest birth control pills are taken for 21 days, strictly at the same time of day without skipping. Next, a week-long break is required, which is allotted for menstruation.

A drug like Jess assumes slightly different standards - you need to take pills for 24 days, after which 4 days - a regular placebo without a hormonal composition. Thus, you can avoid confusion about the days of taking and stopping taking, replacing the withdrawal with the use of pills with a placebo effect. Many women, with the help of such pills, can postpone the expected menstruation for a while, extending the days of taking contraceptives. The fact is that usually after cancellation there are no periods for another 3 days.

Side effects after birth control pills

The severity of the consequences of taking hormonal contraceptives depends on many factors. If a change in well-being is observed within 1-3 months, this is the norm. During this period, the woman’s body adapts to the influx of hormones and adjusts to a new operating mode. The most commonly observed side effects are:

• nausea;
• swelling;
• pain in the lower abdomen;
• arterial hypertension.

It is too early to consider that this is harmful to health.

Nausea while taking birth control pills

This condition is provoked by estrogen in COCs. It does not develop immediately, but towards the end of using the first package. A woman experiences bouts of nausea soon after taking the pill. To make this side effect less noticeable, doctors recommend taking the pills in the evening before bed, after dinner.

Swelling when taking birth control pills

In some women, the use of birth control pills causes fluid retention in the body. This is why many people confuse swelling with excess weight gain. If at the end of the adaptation period the swelling does not go away, the drug should be replaced with another one. Especially if the swelling is very strong and, in addition to it, cellulite develops.

Stomach hurts when taking birth control pills

This is the so-called estrogen-dependent epigastric pain. Many women experience this in the first 1-3 months of taking COCs. The problem can be solved by taking pills in the evening or replacing the drug with another one with a lower dose of estrogen. The drug is replaced after 1-3 months or immediately in case of severe pain. If your lower abdomen hurts when taking birth control pills and your periods come quickly, there is no reason to worry. There is no harm to the body - these are echoes of PMS.

Combined contraceptives

What are they? Combined contraceptives are available in the form of tablets, vaginal rings and patches.

Who are they suitable for? Most healthy non-smoking women before menopause. However, all people (and medications) are different, so you need to select pills together with your gynecologist.

Who is not suitable? Nursing mothers, women over 35 years of age who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day, and women suffering from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, bleeding disorders, migraines with aura, complicated diabetes mellitus and liver diseases.

Nuances:

Before prescribing a combined contraceptive, the doctor should ask the patient in detail about her health and measure her blood pressure. The drug is not suitable for women with arterial hypertension. If the pressure is below 140/90 mm Hg. Art., the medicine can be used.

If more than 5 days have passed since your last menstruation, in order not to get pregnant, you need to use additional methods of contraception for another week. If less than 5 days have passed since the last menstruation, additional contraception is not needed. If a woman does not have a menstrual cycle and is not pregnant, you can start taking the drug on any day of the cycle. Just in case, you need to use additional methods of contraception for another week.

Combined contraceptives are not recommended for use in the first 3-6 weeks after birth. This will reduce the risk of thromboembolism.

Short term side effects

Hormonal birth control methods contain artificial progesterone, or estrogen and progesterone. They affect hormone levels in the human body, which is why many people experience side effects soon after taking them. Some side effects will disappear within a few months as the body adjusts to the hormones. Other side effects may develop after taking hormones for some time.

Possible short-term side effects of contraceptives include:

• Bleeding or blood spots between periods
• Headache
• Nausea
• Breast tenderness
• Weight gain
• Mood swings

Long term side effects

For most people, using contraceptives for a long time does not cause serious problems.

Although hormonal contraceptives were created for contraception, some take them to manage a variety of conditions, including heavy or painful periods, endometriosis, and menopausal symptoms. Doctors approve the use of birth control pills for these conditions, so it should not cause any problems.

The physician should discuss the possible risks of long-term contraceptive use by reviewing the patient's medical history. When taking birth control long-term, there are several factors and possible side effects to consider.

Contraceptives and cancer

According to the US National Cancer Institute, there is mixed evidence that hormonal contraceptives may increase the risk of breast and cervical cancer , but reduce the risk of endometrial, colorectal or ovarian cancer. Hormones in contraceptives, including progesterone and estrogen, may stimulate the growth of some types of cancer cells and reduce the risk of developing others.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) says women who took birth control pills were more likely to develop breast cancer compared to those who never used them. However, this risk disappears if women do not take the pill for 10 years or more.

The ACS also reports that taking birth control for more than 5 years may increase your risk of developing cervical cancer. The longer women take the pill, the higher the risk. However, the risk should gradually decrease after you stop taking it.

A large-scale study published in 2020 examined the prevalence of cancer in more than 100,000 women aged 50 to 71 who were currently taking birth control pills. The study found that long-term use of contraceptives reduces the risk of developing ovarian and endometrial cancer. However, researchers do not fully know why this happens.

Contraceptives and blood clots

A 2013 meta-analysis of 26 studies found that using oral contraceptives containing both progesterone and estrogen increases the risk of developing blood clots.

Blood clots increase the risk of stroke and heart attack. Women who smoke are at increased risk of developing blood clots while taking birth control pills.

Error. Refusal of hormonal contraception during premenopausal age

Many women over 45 believe that they no longer need to use protection. And then they are surprised to learn about an unexpected pregnancy, which is possible even at this age.

How right. It is imperative for women of advanced reproductive age to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancy. However, if a woman smokes or has cardiovascular disease, the pills can be replaced with an intrauterine system that operates directly in the uterus at a sufficiently low concentration of the hormone in the body. In addition, this type of contraception has a therapeutic effect. For example, it reduces the risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.

By the way. According to WHO recommendations, hormonal contraception can be used from menarche (the beginning of menstruation) until menopause, plus another two years after it.

What are the benefits of birth control pills?

The benefits of hormonal contraceptives for the female body are undeniable. COCs are used not only for contraceptive purposes, but also for therapeutic purposes in various pathological conditions.

The health benefits of birth control pills include:

• cycle stabilization;
• reducing the amount of discharge, which helps eliminate anemia;
• reducing the intensity of pain during menstruation;
• increasing the protective qualities and properties of cervical mucus and reducing the risk of infectious processes;
• prevention of mastopathy;
• suppression of androgen synthesis, causing the elimination of hirsutism and acne;
• increasing bone density and a beneficial effect on the process of calcium absorption, which is the prevention of osteoporosis.

Hormonal pills are beneficial for women. According to research results, there is a reduction in the risk of developing cancer of the reproductive organs in women taking COCs for a long time. As a rule, we are talking about endometrial, breast and ovarian cancer.

How birth control pills work

The benefits and harms of oral contraceptives are determined by their action. Birth control pills block the ovulation mechanism. Resembling monthly cyclic bleeding remains. The development of the follicle and egg does not occur, which makes pregnancy impossible.

Changes are also observed in the endometrium. Thus, the possibility of attachment of a fertilized egg is excluded. Cervical mucus thickens, which prevents sperm from moving through.

Yarina how long to take a break

Many doctors advise taking breaks when taking Yarina, since the ovaries also need to perform their basic functions, otherwise they will not work well later. But most women do not take breaks at all, and if there are no side effects, then Yarina is taken for 10 years. The hormonal contraceptive drug Yarina should be prescribed only by a doctor and the duration of use depends on many factors, which are monitored by a specialist. These include tolerability of the drug, contraindications, and the occurrence of side effects. If the drug is well tolerated, it can be taken for several years without any harm to the body. Are there any restrictions on its use? With long-term use, the chances of getting pregnant are completely reduced to zero, as hormones accumulate in the body. If your body suddenly becomes uncomfortable with these COCs, it will let you know - spotting brownish discharge, painful sensations in the chest, and stretching in the lower abdomen. Good afternoon, to understand how long you can take Yarina, you need to look at its instructions, in which you can see that there are no time limits. The main thing is to take it at the same time, but my opinion is that for any medication it is worth taking a break. It is worth giving one month every six months to rest from it. However, it should be remembered that after long-term use of oral contraceptives, the body can take a long time to recover, sometimes it takes six months to a year, during which time it will not be possible to get pregnant. Although, on the other hand, many women become pregnant almost immediately after stopping the OC. Manufacturers do not indicate in the instructions for use the maximum time for taking the drug and nowhere do they say that you need to take a break. Many drink OK all their lives and only stop when they consciously want to have long-awaited children. But I believe that breaks should be taken at least once every year for months. This even reveals some problems. As much as necessary and as long as the drug is suitable. Accordingly, if side effects begin to occur, then you should consult a gynecologist and choose a different contraceptive, with a different dose of hormones. And, of course, the drug is discontinued if pregnancy is planned. If this is your first time with us: How much can you drink Yarina? About once every six months you need to take a break for a month. Adventurer over a year ago. Chosik 5 months ago. How many calories are in white kvass? How much white kvass can you drink per day? How many days in a row can you drink lemon balm tea? How much birch sap can children, pregnant women and the elderly drink per day? How many minutes before training should you drink protein? How many days in a row do you need to drink for it to be considered binge drinking? How many minutes should you cook cabbage for cabbage rolls? How long do I have left to live? Why do people ask search engines about this? How do you spell “how much” or “how much”? Biggest win in Lotzon, how much money and how many points? From what months and how long can a child be given carrot juice? Ask our community, we'll probably have the answer! Share your experience and knowledge, earn awards and reputation, make new interesting friends! Ask interesting questions, give quality answers and earn money. Project statistics for the month. Help us become better. Enter the check number from the picture:

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