What are the side effects of long-term oral contraceptives?

What are the side effects of long-term oral contraceptives?

Many people take some contraceptive drugs when they choose contraceptive methods. At present, there are more and more contraceptive drugs. There are many types of contraceptives on the market. Of course, different brands have different effects. However, general contraceptives have some side effects, but what are the specific side effects? If taken for a long time, what harm will it do to the body?

1). If the early pregnancy reaction is severe, you can take the medicine after lunch, or take contraceptive reaction suppression tablets at the same time in each cycle, 1 tablet each time, 1 to 2 times a day, for a total of 1 to 2 days. The early pregnancy reactions of long-acting contraceptive injections are milder than those of oral medications and generally do not require diagnosis or treatment.

(2) Irregular vaginal bleeding during menstruation. For irregular bleeding caused by long-acting oral contraceptives, you can take one tablet of ethinyl estradiol. If bleeding still occurs, you can use other contraceptive methods.

(3) If the menstrual cycle is shortened, you can take 1 to 2 short-acting contraceptive pills daily 4 to 5 days before each expected menstruation for 5 consecutive days to prolong the menstrual period.

(4) Excessive or insufficient menstrual flow generally does not require treatment and will return to normal after stopping the medication. Individuals with significantly increased menstrual flow should consider stopping the medication, further identify the cause, and use other contraceptive measures.

(5) Breast swelling, palpitations, hot flashes, back pain, abdominal pain, etc. will return to normal after stopping the medication. (6) Headache. Pay attention to measuring blood pressure. If blood pressure is normal, you can continue to take the medication. If headache persists, you should consider stopping the medication.

(7) Some people may have allergic reactions. If an allergic reaction occurs, the medication or injection should be discontinued and other contraceptive measures should be used instead.

(8) Increased vaginal discharge generally does not require treatment. If you find that you have a lot of vaginal discharge with a foul odor, and your vulva is itchy, you should go to the hospital for a check-up to rule out other causes of vaginitis so that you can receive timely treatment.

Many people take birth control pills for emergency contraception. There are some differences between emergency contraceptive pills and general oral contraceptives. Emergency contraceptive pills have a good effect if taken within 48 hours, but compared with other contraceptive pills, emergency contraceptive pills have greater side effects and are harmful to the body, so you should pay attention to it.

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