Very often, when a doctor appoints hormone pills to a patient, the patient shows a negative attitude towards them. In this case, as a rule, a person argues this behavior with one of the many myths prevailing among the people, not even suspecting that most of them are complete nonsense.
It turns out that the most common fiction is the opinion that hormonal pills are prescribed only to women to protect against unwanted pregnancy. Naturally, there are female hormonal contraceptives, but these are not the only drugs with a hormonal composition. In general, such drugs are an artificially synthesized hormone, similar to those secreted by various human organs.
Hormone pills for women are prescribed for different purposes. Of course, often drugs containing female hormones of the reproductive system are prescribed as contraceptives. Apparently, precisely for this reason this myth exists. But in fact, similar drugs are also used to normalize the hormonal background in women who cannot become pregnant. There are also hormone pills for men. They respectively contain hormones of the male reproductive system and are prescribed to patients with low sperm motility.
Some believe that hormonal pills are only taken if the disease is acute. This opinion is not entirely true. Any drug has its own indications, and not necessarily they relate to a specific disease. It often happens that the same medicine is prescribed for completely different diagnoses. Hormone pills are no exception. Repeatedly they became leading assistants in the hypofunction of various organs.
When prescribing hormonal pills, doctors usually warn patients about strict adherence to the schedule. But, unfortunately, despite this, there is a misconception that if you do not take the capsule on time, nothing special will happen. Quite the opposite: if you miss a dose, you need to drink a missed tablet as soon as possible, and then at the usual time the next one. If you ignore this, there is a chance of another hormonal background failure and poor quality of treatment.
Another myth is the accumulation of hormones in the body. You should know that, once in the body, the hormone immediately turns into a series of chemical compounds that help certain organs to function properly. These substances are excreted within one day, but the long-term effect of their action remains, even after the cessation of treatment. Probably, such a mechanism served as the origin of the legend of accumulation.
Another misconception concerns the appointment of hormones during pregnancy, or rather, contraindications for such an appointment. In fact, the expectation of a child sometimes becomes the first of the reasons why a gynecologist recommends taking hormonal pills. The fact is that with the bearing of the fetus in the body of a woman, the hormonal background is rearranged, which can not always be successful. To prevent pathologies and maintain the normal course of pregnancy, some are prescribed such medications.
One of the most common fears that hormones cause is the appearance of excess weight. In principle, it cannot be said that this is not true. Like many other medicines , hormone pills contribute to some changes. This can be called a reaction to stress, that is, the introduction of some additional substances. Over time, the body gets used and the problem disappears.
You should start taking any drugs only if they have been prescribed by a specialist. No acquaintances, let alone commercials, can make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment!