Long-acting contraceptive pills

For most strong women and white-collar workers whose careers are on the rise, children can only be a burden in the short term. Long-acting contraceptive pills have become the best choice for capable women who hate to take measures all the time, thus minimizing the possibility of pregnancy. However, this drug has certain side effects. Women must understand these side effects before deciding what to do to avoid regrets.

So how do these long-acting contraceptives achieve contraception? How should they be taken? What are their disadvantages? Which group of people are not suitable for taking them? These are all things women must know. The following is an introduction from several aspects.

Two pills must be taken for the first dose, i.e. one pill each on the 5th and 25th day of menstruation. Thereafter, one pill should be taken at noon on the same date as the second dose each month.

In order to enhance the contraceptive effect and reduce side effects, you can take anti-adverse reaction tablets (inhibitory tablets) 1-2 times a day in the first four months, 1 tablet each time, for 1-2 days. If you change from short-acting contraceptives to long-acting contraceptives, you can take one tablet of long-acting contraceptive after lunch on the second day after taking 22 tablets of short-acting contraceptives, and then take one tablet every month thereafter. Long-acting contraceptives cannot be stopped suddenly. You must switch to short-acting contraceptives and wait for three months before stopping. This will allow the hormone levels in the body to slowly decrease and avoid heavy bleeding. Side effects: Nausea may occur while taking long-acting contraceptives. Nausea, vomiting and other reactions similar to early pregnancy, and increased vaginal discharge. Contraceptive principle: to inhibit ovulation and resist implantation. Advantages: highly effective, long-acting, reversible, no need to take medication every day, easy to use and distribute, does not affect sexual life. Disadvantages: For some women, taking long-acting contraceptives will increase menstrual flow, prolong menstrual period, and may also cause amenorrhea. When using long-acting contraceptives, regular physical examinations should be conducted, including breast, liver function, blood pressure, and cervical scraping. If any abnormalities are found, the medication should be discontinued. Breastfeeding women can start using it at least 6 months after giving birth, and non-breastfeeding women can use it at least 6 weeks after giving birth.

Through these introductions, women should understand that long-acting contraceptives have a certain period of use, a certain group of people they are suitable for, and have both advantages and disadvantages. All medicines are poisonous. Once you choose to take them, you must be prepared for physical damage. Partial damage to your career and body requires women to consider carefully before making a decision. Long-acting contraceptives should not be abused without relevant knowledge.