Short term contraceptive pill side effects
Release time : 06/07/2025 09:30:01
For women who do not wish to have children, taking short-term contraceptive pills is a very common and popular way of contraception.
The short-term contraceptive pill, with its effectiveness, convenience and affordability, has been very popular among young people.
However, short-term contraceptives also have their inevitable drawbacks.
So, what are the side effects of short-term contraceptives? How do short-term contraceptives prevent pregnancy? What are short-term contraceptives? Short-term contraceptives have many side effects. Women of childbearing age will use short-term contraceptives after sexual intercourse for convenience, but they will suffer some varying degrees and types of side effects after using them.
So, let's take a look at the side effects of short-term contraceptives.
1. Nausea Different short-term contraceptives have different probabilities of nausea.
This situation generally does not last longer than 24 hours.
2. Nausea varies with different short-term contraceptives.
If you want to reduce the symptoms of vomiting, take it with food or before going to bed at night.
3. Irregular uterine bleeding is determined by the physical conditions of different women. Some women will experience vaginal drip after taking the medicine.
This condition usually disappears after 1-3 months of taking it and does not require additional treatment.
4. Changes in menstruation are determined by the physical conditions of different women. Some women experience earlier or delayed menstruation after taking the medicine.
5. Other symptoms Other symptoms that occur after taking short-term contraceptives, including breast pain, dizziness, fatigue, etc., are generally mild and do not last long.
How do short-term contraceptives prevent pregnancy? Since the advent of the contraceptive pill in 1960, it has become a mainstream contraceptive method.
Although contraceptives are constantly developing and improving, their main components have always been progesterone and estrogen, so the basic principles of contraception remain unchanged.
The main contraceptive methods of short-term contraceptives are to inhibit ovulation and hinder fertilization.
1. Ovulation inhibition: Short-term contraceptives contain estrogen and progesterone, which are absorbed by the human body after administration, leading to an increased blood concentration of these hormones. This results in a reduction in gonadotropins such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), inhibiting the growth and maturation of oocyst. There are no mature ovarian follicles available for ovulation, ultimately causing the inhibition of the ovulation process.
2. Obstructing fertilization, the short-term contraceptive pill containing a low dose of progestogen can affect the physicochemical properties of the cervical mucus, thereby inhibiting fertilization.
In addition, progesterone can cause the secretion of mucus in the cervix to decrease but increase its viscosity and content. The increased number of cells in the mucus makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate and pass through, thereby hindering fertilization.
During the predominant period of progesterone, sperm cannot obtain sufficient energy, resulting in the absence of fertilization capability and inhibiting the process of fertilization.
There are various types of short-term contraceptives available on the market. Some of the more famous ones include Norethisterone, Yusex, and Clomid.
However, the main components of these contraceptives are estrogen and progesterone, and the complete cycle is 28 days.
These short-term contraceptives can be mainly divided into single-picture and multi-picture.
1. Single photo Each single photo of the compound oral contraceptive has the same dose.
Generally, there are 21 tablets in each box and usually need to be taken every day. After taking it continuously for 21 days, the drug needs to be stopped for 7 days before taking the next box of medicine.
Single photo is a relatively common short-term contraceptive in my country, mainly including Marvelon, Yousimin, etc. 2. Multiple photos and multiple photos can be divided into double photos and three photos. The former has two dosage forms in a box of medicine, while the latter has three dosage forms in a box of medicine.
This packaged short-term contraceptive pill needs to be taken in order according to the instructions in the package.
Although the purchase of short-term contraceptives is very convenient and can be purchased at pharmacies without requiring a prescription, because everyone's physical fitness is different, the ingredients and doses of unused medicines have different effects on everyone. Therefore, it is recommended that female friends choose medicines under the guidance of professionals, carefully read the instructions, and take medicines according to regulations.
Is it harmful to take short-term contraceptive pills for a long time? Since the estrogen and progesterone components in different short-term contraceptive pills are different, the proportion of the two may not be suitable for some women, which can cause some adverse reactions.
And long-term use of short-term contraceptive pills may cause the following four situations:
1. Menstrual irregularities are a common side effect of long-term use of short-acting contraceptives, typically leading to decreased menstrual flow and in severe cases, amenorrhea.
This is due to the contraceptive pill's suppression of estrogen secretion, resulting in a thinner uterine lining.
2. Facial pigmentation may occur in women who use short-term contraceptive pills for an extended period, which could result in the appearance of butterfly spots on their cheeks.
This is due to the accumulation of facial pigmentation caused by estrogen.
It is common during pregnancy, in people with pigmentation and in people who are often exposed to sunlight.
3. Early pregnancy like reactions. Early pregnancy like reactions mainly include symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, and anorexia.
4. Weight gain. Another side effect of long-term use of short-term contraceptives is weight gain.
Because the intake of estrogen can retain water and sodium in the body, leading to weight gain.
In addition, progesterone has the effect of promoting anabolic metabolism and can also lead to weight gain.
How long can it take to get pregnant after stopping short-term contraceptives? Young female friends will take short-term contraceptives if they don't want to have children for a period of time, but then they will stop the pill when they want to have children. However, it is not the best to get pregnant immediately after stopping the pill.
It takes a certain amount of time for the body to repair the effects of contraceptives, so how long can it take to become pregnant after short-term contraceptives are stopped? In general, it is recommended to discontinue short-term contraceptives three months before preparing for pregnancy.
It can be seen from the above that short-term contraceptives prevent ovulation and also affect the endometrial environment, and this change often takes a month or two to recover.
It does not mean that you will not get pregnant immediately after stopping the pill, but that the embryo may not be implanted into the uterine wall after pregnancy, which may easily lead to miscarriage.
At the same time, in past contraceptives, higher levels of hormones were not conducive to fetal development.
Although there is no obvious evidence, if you become pregnant while taking the drug or shortly after stopping short-term contraceptives, you may have concerns.
At the same time, the three-month pregnancy preparation period is also conducive to adjusting your physical condition and changing some unhealthy lifestyles.
Once a female friend stops using short-term contraceptives and starts preparing for a pregnancy, finally writing down the subsequent menstrual dates can help the doctor confirm the time of pregnancy.
*The content of this text concerning medicine is for reference only.
If you feel unwell, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the medical diagnosis and treatment will be subject to offline diagnosis.