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Contraceptive pills

Birth control is a method followed by husband and wife to prevent pregnancy. There are many methods of birth control. The most important are birth control pills; birth control pills are considered to be the best ones if they are taken properly, and may be 99.9% Transmission of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV / AIDS, or any sexually transmitted disease.

These pills contain hormones progesterone and estrogen, which work together to prevent the process of ovulation, the process of the exit of the egg from the ovaries to the fallopian tube, in addition to increasing the thickness of secretions of the uterus mucus, which prevents the sperm from reaching the egg, The lining of the uterus prevents ovulation if fertilized in the lining of the uterus. In addition, some new drugs contain other hormones that prolong the menstrual cycle significantly, instead of 13 cycles per year reduced to about 4 cycles per year. Some pills contain progesterone only, do not prevent ovulation.

Contamination pills

Taking oral contraceptives leads to a number of side effects, such as:

• 50% of women who use oral contraceptives suffer between menstrual periods, usually during the first three months of use, but 90% of cases disappear after three months, This is because the uterus tries to adapt to reduce the thickness of its belly, or because the body is trying to cope with the change in the proportion of hormones.
• Nausea: Some women may suffer from nausea and desire to vomit, so it is recommended to use these pills during or after eating directly.
• Breast pain: Contraceptive pills can cause breast enlargement or pain when touched. These effects disappear within a few weeks of initiation, but those who find a lump in the breast or find persistent pain can ask for medical help, and caffeine and salt intake can be reduced to reduce Breast pain.
• Headaches: Sex hormones have an effect on the development of headaches and migraines, and pills that have different types and doses of hormones may lead to various headache symptoms, but headaches are likely to decrease over time.
• Weight gain: There are no studies to confirm the association of birth control pills weight fluctuations, but many studies found that there is a dip in the body fluids, especially in the breast and pelvic area, in addition to the hormone estrogen works to increase the size of the number of fat cells.
• Mood swings: They tend to be depressed and sad, so those who have suffered from chronic depression should consult with a doctor to take the appropriate medication.
• Changes in vaginal secretions: Some suffer from changes in vaginal discharge when taking oral contraceptives, ranging from an increase to a decrease in vaginal hydration, and thus can affect sexual intercourse.
• Low libido: Hormones in the pill can affect libido (sexual desire) in some women, however, many other factors can lead to decreased libido.
• Optical changes with contact lenses: The hormonal changes caused by the pill can lead to fluid retention, which in turn can cause swelling or change of shape in the cornea. When this swelling occurs, contact lenses become uncomfortable or fit.
• Some other side effects:
  • The cycle is lighter in terms of bleeding.
  • Pain in the abdomen or stomach.
  • Problems in looking, blurred vision.
  • Swelling of feet or thighs.
  • Stomach cramps or bloating.
  • diarrhea.
  • Constipation.
  • Gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue).
  • Increase or decrease appetite.
  • Skin spots brown or black.
  • acne.
  • Hair growth in unusual places.
  • Changes in menstrual flow.
  • Swelling, redness, irritation, heartburn, or itching in the vagina.

Contraindications Taking pills

In these circumstances the use of oral contraceptives is prohibited:

• Clots in the foot or hands, or blood clots.
• Heart or liver disease.
• Cancer in the uterus or breast.
• Do not control high blood pressure.
• The presence of a sister.
• Doubt about pregnancy.
• Smoked women over age 35.

side effects

When these symptoms occur, women should go directly to the hospital if they appear:

• strong headache.
• Severe vomiting.
• Speech problems.
• Dizziness or fainting.
• Weakness or numbness in the arm or leg.
• Chest pain or chest heaviness.
• Blood Cough.
• Shortness of breath.
• Severe leg pain.
• Partial or full loss of vision.
• Double vision.
• Eye bulge.
• Acute pain in the stomach.
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes.
• Extreme fatigue, weakness or lack of energy.
• Fever.
• Coloration of urine is dark or light.
• Swelling in hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.
• Depression, especially if also suffer from difficulty sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, or other mood changes.
• Unusual bleeding.
• rash.
• Excessive menstrual bleeding is unusual, or lasts longer than 7 days in a row.

Note : The pill should be taken and prescribed by the doctor and not from anyone else, after studying your condition and finding the best way to prevent your pregnancy.

important warning

Cigarette smoking significantly increases the risk of serious side effects of birth control pills, including heart attacks, blood clots, and stroke. This risk is higher in women over the age of 35, and in smokers (ie, 15 cigarettes or more per day).