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When to take birth control pills and what types of women should not take birth control pills?

Asked by:Carlee

Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 12:47 AM

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  • Bourassa Bourassa

    Apr 02, 2026

      Nowadays, many couples who do not want children, in addition to wearing condoms to achieve the contraceptive effect, taking birth control pills has also been loved by the majority of men and women. However, if the contraceptive pill is not taken correctly, the contraceptive effect will not be achieved, and you should pay attention to the time when taking the contraceptive pill. So when should you take birth control pills? Which type of women should not take birth control pills? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

      When should I take birth control pills?

      When should I take birth control pills? Different contraceptive pills have different ingredients, taking time and methods. Therefore, when taking contraceptive pills, you should read the instructions carefully or follow the doctor's instructions. Otherwise, the contraceptive effect will not be achieved or the contraceptive effect will be poor. The following are three commonly used contraceptive methods for your reference.

      1. Short-acting contraceptive pills: 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 diabetic female . Start taking the medicine on the 5th day from the day of menstruation. Take 1 tablet every night for 22 consecutive days. It can prevent pregnancy for 1 month.

      2. Emergency contraceptive pills: 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. 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.

      3. Long-acting contraceptive pill: Generally, take one pill on the fifth day after menstruation, and another pill 20 days later. 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.

      Which type of people should not take birth control pills?

      1. Women with high blood pressure cannot use it.

      2. People with diabetes and family history of diabetes should not use it.

      3. Women with hyperthyroidism should not use it until it is cured.

      4. Suffering from chronic headaches, especially Migraine It should not be used by women with vascular headaches.

      5. Patients with benign breast tumors, uterine fibroids and various malignant tumors should not use it.

      6. Long-term use of birth control pills can cause the endometrium to shrink, so it is best not to use them if you have had scant menstruation in the past.

      7. Women suffering from acute and chronic hepatitis and nephritis, because birth control pills are metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys.

      8. Women with heart disease and poor cardiac function, because birth control pills retain water and sodium in the body, increasing the burden on the heart.

      9. Patients who have suffered from vascular embolism diseases in the past or present, such as cerebral thrombosis, myocardial infarction, vasculitis, etc. cannot use it to avoid aggravating the condition.

      10. Contraceptive pills can reduce milk secretion and reduce milk quality.; Birth control pills can also pass into breast milk and have adverse effects on newborns, so they should not be used by breastfeeding women. Another point is that it should not be used by women over 40 years old or women over 35 years old who smoke.