There are many side effects of contraceptive pills. It is important to take contraceptive pills correctly.

　　Birth control pills are a relatively common form of contraception, but taking them has side effects. So, what are the side effects of taking birth control pills? How to take birth control pills? Let’s take a look below.

　　What are the side effects of taking birth control pills?

　　Increased and thin leucorrhea

　　This situation usually occurs after taking long-acting contraceptive pills, and generally does not require treatment. If there is too much leucorrhea, you can put a traditional Chinese medicine vaginal discharge tablet in the vagina every night.

　　Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness

　　Often occurs when starting medication. When this reaction occurs, you can drink some strong tea, chew some candied ginger, and pickles. ； On the other hand, you must insist on taking the medicine as prescribed. As the body adapts to the medicine, the reaction will gradually disappear. Some women have severe reactions and may take appropriate drugs to suppress the reactions.

　　intermittent vaginal bleeding

　　Intermittent vaginal bleeding is often caused by missing birth control pills. Generally speaking, as long as you continue to take the pill on time, the bleeding will stop and your menstrual period will become normal.

　　Menorrhoea is scanty, even amenorrhea

　　This situation affects the body healthy There is not much impact and it is usually temporary. If there is amenorrhea for 3 consecutive months, you should stop taking the medicine, take other contraceptive measures, and then continue taking the medicine after menstruation resumes on its own.

　　If there is still no menstruation within 1 month after stopping the drug, you should ask your doctor to use megestrol, compound progesterone or menstrual tablets to induce menstruation based on the examination. After that, you should switch to other contraceptive pills.

　　Gaining weight too quickly

　　If edema is present, diuretics and low-salt foods should be adapted； If weight gain continues significantly, the medication should be discontinued and other contraceptive methods should be used.

　　Brown spots on the face

　　It will generally disappear after stopping the medication. If you take vitamin B and vitamin C, the effect will be better.

　　breast distended pain

　　Generally, the dosage can be reduced. If severe, discontinuation of the medication should be considered and other contraceptive measures should be used.

　　How to take birth control pills

　　long acting contraceptive pill

　　Contains synthetic progesterone and long-acting estrogen. After the drug enters the human body, it will be stored in adipose tissue and then slowly released to inhibit ovulation and have a long-term contraceptive effect. It is suitable for women who cannot insert an intrauterine device and do not want to use other contraceptive methods. There are mainly compound long-acting levonorgestrel oral tablets. Generally, take one tablet on the fifth day after menstruation, and another tablet 20 days later. Not as effective as short-acting contraceptive pills. part female After taking it, there will be an increase in leucorrhea, Menstrual disorders , early pregnancy-like reaction, sometimes bleeding, and difficult to control. Very few people may also experience allergic reactions.

　　short-acting contraceptive pill

　　The main ingredients are progesterone and estrogen. Has the ability to inhibit ovulation and hinder Uterus The endometrium grows normally, changes the properties of cervical mucus and changes the normal peristalsis of the fallopian tube. Suitable for non-basic disease or women with diabetes.

　　There are mainly three-phase contraceptive tablets, compound norethindrone tablets (Oral Contraceptive Tablet No. 1), Compound Megestrol Acetate Tablets (Oral Contraceptive Tablet No. 2), No. 0 Contraceptive Tablets, etc. Imported drugs include Mafulon, Minding, etc. Three-phase contraceptive tablets should be taken starting on the third day after menstruation, one tablet every night for 21 consecutive days ； Oral contraceptive tablets No. 1, 2, and 0. Take one tablet every night starting from the fifth day after menstruation for 22 consecutive days. ； Mafulon and Minding should be taken starting from the first day after menstruation, one tablet a day for 21 consecutive days. A few people have nausea, vomiting and other early pregnancy reactions and vaginal bleeding after taking the medicine.

　　emergency contraception

　　The main component is progesterone. The principle of action of the drug is basically the same as that of short-acting contraceptive pills. Suitable for women under 40 years old. Mainly include Yuting, Nuoshuang, Baoshiting and mifepristone tablets. Generally, take the first tablet within 72 hours after sexual intercourse, and then take another tablet 12 hours later. The earlier you take it, the better the effect. Side effects are obvious, including nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, fatigue, breast swelling, bleeding, delayed menstruation, etc.

　　Should birth control pills be taken on an empty stomach?

　　Generally speaking, it is recommended to take birth control pills on an empty stomach, so that the effect is most obvious. Of course, you can also take it if you are not on an empty stomach. For specific information, you can read the instructions before taking it.

　　Things to note when taking birth control pills

　　1. Women suffering from acute or chronic hepatitis and nephritis should not take it. Because contraceptive pills that enter the body are metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys, if used by women with acute or chronic hepatitis and nephritis, it will increase the burden on the liver and kidneys.

　　2. Some people with heart disease or poor cardiac function cannot use it. The estrogen in birth control pills can retain water, sodium and other substances in the body, which will increase the burden on the heart.

　　3. Women with high blood pressure should not use it. A small number of women may experience elevated blood pressure after taking the medication.

　　4. People with diabetes and family history of diabetes should not use it. Taking birth control pills may cause a slight increase in blood sugar, causing latent diabetes to become overt, which will have adverse effects on women with diabetes.

　　5. Women with hyperthyroidism should not use birth control pills until they are cured.

　　6. Patients with benign breast tumors, uterine fibroids and various malignant tumors should not use it to avoid adverse effects on the tumors.

　　7. People who have suffered from vascular embolism diseases (such as cerebral thrombosis, myocardial infarction, vasculitis, etc.) in the past or present cannot use this product. The estrogen in birth control pills may increase blood coagulation and worsen cardiovascular disease.

　　8. Female friends who often feel headaches or have migraines are not suitable for taking birth control pills, because they may make the headaches worse. I hope you can remember this.

　　9. It is best not to use it if you have had oligomenorrhea in the past. Long-term use of birth control pills can cause the endometrium to atrophy and reduce menstrual flow.

　　10. It is not recommended for lactating women to take birth control pills because it will reduce the secretion of breast milk. Women who do not produce much breast milk should pay more attention. (Reference website: Sanjiu Health Hall)