Hormonal contraceptives are at the heart of one of the most reliable pregnancy protection methods. It is difficult to even count the number of women using this method in their lives. It can not be argued that taking pills is a fairly simple and effective way of protection, but there is an opinion that hormonal contraceptives cause irreparable harm to a woman's health.
Modern hormonal contraceptives incorporate such female sex hormones as gestagen and estrogen. In tablets, these hormones are contained in different ratios. Such drugs must be taken every day. Sex hormones affect ovulation, endometrium and the properties of cervical mucus, thereby helping to prevent unwanted pregnancy. All new generation hormonal contraceptives are 99.9% effective.
Hormonal contraceptives, available in tablets, are divided into:
- Uncombined, which in their composition do not have estrogen. Such contraceptives include gestagen-containing tablets, such as Continuin, Fermulen, Microlute.
- Combined, containing various combinations of gestagen and estrogen. Such drugs include: Femoden, Marvelon, Demoulin, Mercilon, Mikroginon, Ovidon, Tri-Regol, Anteovin, Triziston, Trikvilar.
Hormonal contraceptives have several advantages. They are one of the most effective methods of contraception. The use of birth control pills helps bring the menstrual cycle back to normal, while the menstrual period itself becomes less profuse and almost painless. The use of pills helps to relieve psychological discomfort caused by the need for constant care to prevent a possible pregnancy. In this case, a woman can fully realize herself in sexual relations, which has a beneficial effect on the relationship between partners.
There is evidence of scientists that hormonal contraceptives reduce the risk of a possible development of a benign breast tumor, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, ovarian and uterine cancer. They help prevent various inflammatory diseases of the genital organs.
These contraceptives help eliminate acne (blackheads) and prevent hair loss. Since the contraceptive effect of combined contraceptives occurs since the pill is taken, they are sometimes used for emergency contraception. In order for hormonal birth control pills to give almost a 100% guarantee of protection, they must be taken according to a strict scheme without missing a single day.
Another advantage of taking such drugs is a quick restoration of the possibility of conceiving a child. So already a month after the cancellation of taking the pills, a woman has a chance of pregnancy.
Of course, like any drug, hormonal contraceptives have some disadvantages. These include the need for strict adherence to the regimen, the possibility of pregnancy if you miss at least one day, the existing likelihood of complications and side effects. Also, these drugs do not protect against the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
Hormonal contraceptives should be taken only as directed by the doctor, as they have many contraindications. It is advisable to undergo a full examination before using birth control pills, since the list of contraindications for taking hormonal contraceptives is very wide. The selection of these drugs is carried out strictly individually.