Combined
oral contraceptives are by far the most reliable way to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Provided that you will use them in full accordance with the instructions, their reliability will be 100%. Despite the fact
that such pills are prescribed by a gynecologist, many women stubbornly do not want to take them, preferring to use barrier contraception in the old way. The scary word “hormones” scares them. Some ladies claim that combined oral contraceptives lead to excess weight, accelerated hair growth throughout the body and the inability to become pregnant after they are canceled. Of course, this is not so. Such "urban legends" are mainly applicable to drugs of the last century, in which the dose of hormones was really large.
Characteristic
Combined oral contraceptives, which can be purchased at any pharmacy today, contain female sex hormones that are as close as possible to natural ones. In addition, modern manufacturers use very low doses, so you can not be afraid of increased androgenic effects. Often, the instructions for the drug list many side effects (increased blood coagulation, varicose veins, problems with blood vessels, allergic reactions, bleeding), but all this can be avoided. Just remember that your gynecologist should prescribe the pill. You should not buy them, based on the advice of a friend or a kind pharmacist in a pharmacy. Before taking, you must pass a number of tests and do an ultrasound. This is necessary in order to identify a possible predisposition to the conditions described above. If the doctor confirms that your health is in order, you can take combined oral contraceptives for as long as you like. Additional analyzes are not required. As for the subsequent difficulties with conception, this is nothing more than another myth. The action of COCs is terminated 36 hours after their cancellation. Thus, you can start planning your pregnancy right after you stop drinking pills.
Act
Almost all modern COCs (combined oral contraceptives) have an antiandrogenic effect. You get not only the opportunity to freely have sex with a regular partner, but also a few pleasant “bonuses”: reduced oily skin, hair becomes thicker, small pimples disappear. Of course, you do not need to take such drugs solely for the cosmetic effect, since it largely depends on the individual characteristics of the body. It is worth saying a few words about excess weight. Contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with hormones. The fact is that COCs provoke metabolic changes. They create a “false pregnancy state”, so it’s natural that your body can react to it with drowsiness, weight loss, mild nausea. All that is required of you is to monitor your diet, not to lean on sweets and regularly visit the gym.
Drug selection
Should I list all existing combined oral contraceptives? The names won't tell you anything. In addition, as noted above, only a doctor can prescribe them. In general, all drugs are usually distinguished by the level of hormones. Relatively recently, three-phase drugs have been popular. Each day of the cycle corresponded to a specific tablet, and each had a different dose of hormones. Now monophasic low-dose drugs are in use (for example, "Diane-35"). You need to start taking it from the first day of the cycle. Drink tablets should be daily, and it is better to do this at the same time. The rules for admission are described in detail in the instructions.