Types of contraceptive pills
Release time : 06/12/2025 09:30:03
Types of contraceptives As more and more contraceptive methods appear in society, contraception has become a simple matter. Many friends of both sexes will choose different contraceptive methods based on their own conditions. Some women will choose oral contraceptives. Sometimes when the situation is strong, they have to take some emergency contraceptives to remedy it.
However, the side effects of contraceptive pills on women's body are not trivial and may cause some serious complications.
Moreover, what exactly are the various types of pregnancy avoidance, and what harms do they entail? Today, let's delve into this together.
The types of contraceptives available today are numerous, with the most common being the oral contraceptive pill, which provides an alternative to condoms while allowing couples to engage in sexual activity without fear of accidental pregnancy.
What are the different types of contraceptives available? They can generally be divided into: emergency contraception, short-term oral contraceptives, and long-acting oral contraceptives.
Women should choose the right contraceptive methods for themselves according to their different situations to ensure correct contraception and prevent unintended pregnancies.
The main component of contraceptive pills is hormone. It inhibits ovulation, changes cervical mucus to make sperm less likely to penetrate, or reduces the production of glucose in the uterine glands so that a fertilized egg cannot survive, or changes the activities of the uterus and fallopian tubes to prevent the transport of the fertilized egg.
A drug used to prevent fertilization of the egg and sperm, thereby achieving contraception.
Tip: Avoid using medication that contains a high amount of hormones, as they are more suitable for women under 40.
The side effects of contraceptives are many, and women blindly take contraceptives without knowing the side effects.
What are the side effects of taking contraceptive pills? What potential harms do they pose to our bodies? Let's take a look: 1. Increased vaginal discharge and thinning.
This commonly occurs after taking long-term contraceptive pills and generally does not require treatment. If there is excessive vaginal discharge, a piece of traditional Chinese medicine for controlling vaginal discharge can be placed in the vagina each night.
2. Continuous vaginal bleeding.
It often occurs after missing taking the contraceptive pill. Generally, as long as you continue taking the pill on time, the bleeding will stop and your period will be normal.
Of course, you can also ask your doctor to adjust your medication, or you can change to take other contraceptives.
3. Minororrhagia or even amenorrhea.
This condition has little impact on your health and is often temporary.
If you have amenorrhea for 3 consecutive months, you should suspend medication, take other contraceptive measures, and continue taking medication after menstruation resumes spontaneously.
4. Weight gain is too fast.
If you have edema, you should adapt to using diuretics and low-salt foods.
5. The face develops yellowish-brown spots.
After stopping the drug, it usually gradually disappears. If you take vitamins B and C, the effect will be better.
6. Breast pain.
Generally, the dose can be reduced. If it is serious, you should consider stopping the drug and choosing other contraceptive measures.
The impact of contraceptives on menstruation The above describes the harm of contraceptives. I believe that many female friends change their menstrual cycle after taking contraceptives. Women's menstrual cycle is generally 28 to 30 days.
Advance or delay by about 7 days is still within the normal range, and the duration of the cycle varies from person to person.
However, if you have not had your period more than 7 days later, your period is delayed.
There are two main reasons for delayed menstruation, the first is pregnancy, and the second is irregular menstruation.
If taken for a long time or in large quantities, the menstrual cycle may become irregular. It is recommended not to take emergency contraceptives for a long time or in large quantities.
In addition, a small number of people are sensitive to drugs. They may experience vaginal bleeding after taking emergency contraceptives, but this phenomenon will not occur every time. In fact, there is no need to worry. This is intermenstrual bleeding and a manifestation of the effect of drugs. It is normal.
The side effects of contraceptives are very large. If taken for a long time, ovulation will be disrupted, leading to infertility, which may lead to some adverse reactions. There will be endocrine disorders, menstrual disorders, and in serious cases, amenorrhea may occur, which is very serious. So don't always take contraceptive pills, it's best to use other contraceptive methods.
Can taking the contraceptive pill cause weight gain? Many women find it easy and convenient to take the pill for contraception.
Actually, there's a rumor online that taking birth control pills can cause weight gain. Is this true? Let's find out.
Oral contraceptives will cause nausea and vomiting at the beginning. After 2-3 weeks (you can adapt slowly), too low a dose of contraceptives will cause blood to get on the vagina while eating; after taking contraceptives for a long time, the amount of menstruation will decrease a lot or even "dry menstruation"; because oral contraceptives mainly use them to suppress ovulation to achieve contraceptive effect.
Some people, sometimes due to "over-suppression of ovulation," will experience amenorrhea or infertility after stopping the medication.
Some people get fat easily, which is also a common side effect.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
In case of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on the professional assessment during a face-to-face consultation.