How Newlyweds Can Cope With Oral Contraceptive Pill Side Effects
How Newlyweds Can Cope With Oral Contraceptive Pill Side Effects
Newlyweds often do not want to have a baby temporarily due to various reasons. At this time, conventional short-acting oral contraceptives are the best contraceptive choice. The estrogen content of the current short-acting oral contraceptives is gradually reduced, and the progesterone is constantly updated, and the fertility can be restored soon after stopping the drug, which can be described as safe, reliable, flexible and convenient. However, regular use of contraceptives may cause some adverse reactions. Newly married women should know how to deal with them so as to make their newly married life happy and sweet.
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early pregnancy reaction
In the early stage of taking the medicine, many women will experience symptoms similar to early pregnancy, such as dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. This is caused by the estrogen in the contraceptive pills stimulating the gastric mucosa and is a temporary phenomenon. It often occurs in the first 1 to 2 weeks of initial medication.
It is recommended to change the time of taking the medicine after dinner or before going to bed, which can relieve stomach discomfort; those with severe reactions can take vitamin B6, 20 mg each time, 3 times a day; if there is still no relief, consider changing contraceptive methods.
vaginal bleeding
Continuous vaginal spotting or breakthrough bleeding that resembles a menstrual flow while taking this medicine. This can be related to missed doses, late doses of birth control pills, or contraceptive pills that are not effective enough.
If bleeding occurs in the first half of the menstrual cycle, 5-10 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol can be added daily until the end of the cycle; in the case of bleeding in the second half cycle, one contraceptive pill can be added daily; if the bleeding time is close to the menstrual period or the amount of bleeding For a long time, the drug can be stopped, and the next cycle of drugs can be taken on the 5th day of bleeding.
hypomenorrhea or amenorrhea
Birth control pills can make the endometrium hypoplasia and gland secretion insufficient, so the endometrium cannot grow normally and become thinner, resulting in reduced menstrual flow. Individual women may experience amenorrhea due to excessive suppression of contraceptives.
If menstruation decreases, it is recommended to ignore it; if amenorrhea occurs and the urine pregnancy test is negative, you can continue to take the drug for the next cycle after stopping the drug for 7 days; if the amenorrhea lasts for 2 months, stop the drug for observation. Most menstruation returns when the drug is stopped.
weight gain
Elevated estrogen levels cause water and sodium retention, leading to weight gain in the second half of the menstrual cycle; progesterone promotes anabolism, which also leads to weight gain. But the incidence rate is only about 15%.
It is recommended to deal with them separately according to different situations. For those with hyperphagia and acne, you can diet appropriately and replace 17-hydroxyprogesterone preparations such as contraceptive pill No. 2; for those who gain weight in the second half of menstruation, you should reduce salt intake; if you gain too much weight in a short period of time, you should replace it contraceptive method.
facial pigmentation
Some women develop pregnancy spots after taking birth control pills. The symptoms will be more obvious if the contraceptive pills have been taken for a long time, especially for those who have been taking them for more than five or six years. related to sunlight.
It is recommended to add some fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C to the diet, such as tomatoes, oranges, kiwis, etc.; avoid strong light exposure, and apply sunscreen when going out; Birth control pills, such as progestin-only preparations.
certain inflammation
Oral contraceptives can accelerate the metabolism of vitamin B2. If not supplemented in time, vitamin B2 deficiency may occur, such as angular cheilitis, glossitis, conjunctivitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
It is recommended to supplement foods rich in vitamin B2 during the medication, such as dairy products, animal liver and kidney, egg yolk, eel, mushroom, wheat, soybean and dark green vegetables. If necessary, vitamin B2 can be taken orally, 5-10 mg each time, 3 times a day, with or after meals.
decreased libido
Oral contraceptives break women's normal hormone levels through the action of drugs, keeping estrogen and progesterone at a low level, so as to inhibit ovarian ovulation function and play a contraceptive effect. This kind of behavior of artificially breaking the normal endocrine of the body will obviously affect the sexual desire of women with weaker constitutions.
If this happens, it is best to consider switching to other contraceptive methods.
How to Avoid Missing Medications
Conventional short-acting oral contraceptives allow women to have a reliable, safe, and comfortable contraceptive experience. The following tips can help women take the pills on time every day, achieve a more relaxed, healthy and happy life, and enjoy the sweetness of marriage and love.
Take the medicine at a fixed time that is easy to remember. It is recommended that you choose the time to take the medicine after dinner or before going to bed every day. Taking the medicine at this time is easy to operate, and it can also relieve the nausea, vomiting and other symptoms that may occur in some users to the greatest extent.
It is recommended to place oral contraceptives in a conspicuous place. For example, in the toothbrush cup, on the dressing table, in the bathroom, in the ticket folder or on the bedside, linking the medication with something that must be done every day, such as brushing teeth, makeup, etc., can greatly reduce the probability of missed doses.
Prepare an extra box of contraceptive pills and carry them with you in your handbag so that you can take them at any time if you miss a dose.
Text/Associate Professor Zhao Guizhi
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