Oral contraceptives. Contraceptive pills are monophasic and combined.

Huge harm causes a woman to stop abortion (abortion). Warn contraceptives to prevent unwanted impregnation. Tablets contain components (estrogen and progesterone) that interfere with the process of ovulation. There are sufficient modern means in the network of pharmacies. What kind of drug to choose, the doctor - gynecologist decides. Recommendations of a specialist must be observed. Otherwise, there is a risk of unwanted pregnancy. In addition, uncontrolled use of drugs harms health.

Contraceptives (tablets) contain hormones. The substances are similar to the hormones of the female body. The effectiveness of medications is very high - 99%, provided that the correct choice of contraceptive and follow the annotation. Depending on the amount of content of components, the preparations are divided into monophasic (mini-pili) and combined tablets.

Contraceptives "Mini-pili"

Such contraceptives should be taken every day, starting from the first day of the onset of menstruation, in the amount of one tablet per day. In case of forgetfulness, skipping reception of "Mini-saw" leads to a decrease in their effectiveness for two days. In this case, it is advisable to use other contraceptives.

Combined tablets

Modern contraceptives of combined action should be taken, like monophasic agents, daily. You can not exceed the admission pass more than 12 hours. If this still happened, the missed tablet should be drunk. The subsequent dose is not shifted. Interruptions in taking medications lead to a decrease in their effectiveness for a week. It is recommended to use other contraceptives during this period. Combined contraceptive pills also reduce their effectiveness when taken with antibiotics, antidepressants, analgesics. In this case, additional safety measures should be envisaged for the entire period of use of other medicines, plus one more week.

It should be noted that drinking large amounts of alcohol, smoking, and vomiting also reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives.

Benefits of taking contraceptives

Oral contraceptives (pills) in addition to the obstacles to pregnancy have a number of positive factors:

• Stabilization of the menstrual cycle;

• Elimination of discomfort before the onset of "monthly" and during the cycle;

• Reduction of iron deficiency in the body;

• Obstruction of inflammatory diseases of the sexual organs of a woman;

• Reduction of the risk of developing breast tumors, reproductive system;

• Reduction of the development of the disease - osteoporosis;

• Prevention of ectopic pregnancy;

  Possible side effects

  Taking oral contraceptives can cause side effects:

• Increased blood pressure;

• Attacks of biliary colic (with urolithiasis);

• Violation of the menstrual cycle (in the first months of taking medications);

• Increased body weight;

• Discomfort in the area of mammary glands;

• Headache;

• Nausea, vomiting;

• Mood swings;

• Decreased libido;

• Appearance of pigment spots on the skin.

In case of side effects, you should see a doctor - a gynecologist. The specialist will prescribe an additional examination and select another drug. Individual selection of a contraceptive minimizes the risk of side effects.

The most common drugs of our time that have a contraceptive effect are: Logest, Marvelon, Yarina, Diana 35, Novine, Three Mercy, Regulon, Zhanin, Lindinet , "Mersilon", "Charozetta".

It is important to understand that the large selection and availability of modern contraceptive means does not mean uncontrolled use of them. Therefore, a woman should strictly follow the recommendations of a doctor and monitor their health.