Precautions for common contraceptive pills

Nowadays, many couples have to be prepared for contraception when having sex if they do not plan to have children from the beginning. Otherwise, it is easy to have an unexpected pregnancy, and then abortion is very bad for their health, so they need to use contraceptives. However, there are some precautions when taking contraceptives. So what are the precautions?

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Long-acting oral contraceptives: They mainly rely on the storage of ethinyl estradiol in adipose tissue and its gradual release to exert a long-term effect. Take 1 tablet on the 5th day of menstruation, and then take 1 tablet every 28 to 30 days.

Short-acting oral contraceptives: Generally, they are taken starting from the 5th day of menstruation, 1 tablet (pill) per day, for 22 consecutive days without interruption. Menstruation will come 2 to 4 days after stopping the medication, and then take the next cycle of medication on the 5th day of menstruation. The contraceptive success rate is close to 100%, and it is currently the most widely used contraceptive method in the world. For example, Yasmin, currently the world's number one short-acting oral contraceptive, contains the most advanced and closest-to-nature progestin ingredient, drospirenone, which can provide a very reliable contraceptive effect without causing weight gain and has a positive effect on improving acne.

Emergency oral contraceptive pills: suitable for sexual behaviors such as no contraceptive measures or contraceptive failure, or when women suffer accidental injuries. Taking emergency contraceptive pills within 72 hours after sex can effectively prevent unwanted pregnancy. However, emergency contraceptive pills are very harmful to women's health and should not be used as a daily contraceptive method.

1. Patients with the following diseases should not take contraceptives: patients with acute hepatitis, nephritis, heart disease, hypertension, malignant tumors, benign breast lumps, uterine fibroids; breast cancer, genital cancer and any other cancers; diastolic blood pressure above 12kPa, severe headache; diabetes, epilepsy, mental illness and thromboembolic diseases (such as cerebral thrombosis, myocardial infarction, vasculitis) are contraindicated to take contraceptives; those with a family history of diabetes, breastfeeding, before and after major surgery, blood vessel obstruction in the legs and lungs, suspected pregnancy or jaundice during previous pregnancy should not take contraceptives; women over 40 years old, women whose children are less than two years old after giving birth, and women who have smoking and drinking habits should take female oral contraceptives with caution.

2. Various contraceptives have different dosages and usage. Please read the instructions carefully before use. Do not take long-acting drugs as short-acting drugs continuously to avoid damage to liver function.

3. Duration of oral contraceptive use: Short-acting contraceptives can be taken for 6 to 7 years, and long-acting contraceptives can be taken for 3 to 4 years. If you need to take them for a long time, you should have regular physical examinations.

4. Special requirements for women who want to have children: Women who want to become pregnant should stop taking contraceptives for 6 months before becoming pregnant, otherwise it will affect the fetus.

5. Storage of contraceptives: The main ingredients of some contraceptives are in the sugar coating and should be kept in a dry place to prevent them from getting damp and becoming ineffective.

6. When taking various contraceptives, you must develop a good habit of taking them accurately, on time, and in the correct dosage. You cannot change or extend the time of taking the medicine at will. Do not miss or take a dose late. If you find you have missed a dose, take it the next day. Otherwise, it may cause irregular bleeding or contraceptive failure.

7. Contraceptive pills should be properly stored to avoid accidental ingestion by children. Do not take the tablets if they are damp, melted, or the sugar coating is worn or crushed, as this may affect the contraceptive effect or cause vaginal bleeding.

The above article explains in detail some precautions for commonly used contraceptives. In fact, contraceptives should not be taken frequently, otherwise it will cause certain harm to your body. It is best to use condoms, but these things should be kept away from children.