Menstruation is less after taking birth control pills

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Most women who have ever taken oral contraceptives are concerned about the side effects of irregular periods or irregular periods of this drug. There are many causes of low menstrual bleeding after taking oral contraceptives, including hormone imbalance.

1. Impact of oral contraceptives on the menstrual cycle

Why is my period less after taking birth control pills? In addition to stress, sudden weight gain or loss, irregular periods are mainly the result of a hormonal imbalance in the body. Menstrual disturbances after taking oral contraceptives, specifically menstrual periods, may also be due to hormone disturbances. Because the main action of birth control pills is to change hormone levels in a woman's body. This has led to some women having irregular periods, too little or too much, and even missing their periods after taking birth control pills for a long time. Specifically, the effect of oral contraceptives will change:
The duration of the menstrual cycle; Number of days of menstruation; The amount of menstrual blood (heavy or light bleeding). If women choose to use the continuous pill, they will have to take the pill every day for 3 weeks, then a placebo for 1 week. Many reports show that subjects taking this drug often have a few spotting of blood between periods, or in other words, a light menstrual period after taking oral contraceptives. In addition, within a year of taking the pill continuously, women usually only have about 4 periods during the weeks of taking the placebo.
In addition to the above type of birth control pill, there are still many other brands with different content and ingredients, which have the risk of causing hormone imbalance or menstrual disorders. However, studies also demonstrate that taking oral contraceptives daily has the potential to provide benefits that far outweigh side effects, such as:
Regular menstrual cycles every 28 days; The number of menstrual days is shorter, and at the same time, the menstrual period is less; Limit painful menstrual cramps; Actively avoid menstruation when you do not want your period to appear. Because of the different effects in each subject, women should discuss with their doctor in advance to choose the most suitable drug for their own body, to avoid menstrual disorders, less or too much menstruation after taking it. birth control pills.

2. Notes when taking birth control pills

It is very important to follow the doctor's instructions on the notes when taking oral contraceptives every day. Some points to keep in mind include:
When to start taking the pill: Besides consulting your doctor about choosing the right medicine, the time and dose of oral contraceptives should also be considered. Women are often advised to start taking hormonal contraceptives as soon as they are in their period. After about 25 consecutive days of taking the pill, the next period will appear;
Forgot to take the daily pill: In the process of using the daily contraceptive pill, if you forget to take the correct dose, it will make ovulation more likely. Therefore, in case of delay in menstruation, along with the condition that you have not used the drug at least once, you should take a pregnancy test to check for sure. Besides, if it's been 2 menstrual periods late, although still taking it on schedule, women should also suspect the possibility of pregnancy;
Irregular vaginal bleeding: Within the first 2-3 months of using oral contraceptives, women are more likely to experience symptoms of abnormal vaginal bleeding between menstrual cycles, similar to menstruation. little . Birth control pills that contain high levels of estrogen can help avoid this;
Birth control pills can cause amenorrhea: For people with a small amount of menstruation, taking oral contraceptives for a long time will cause the lining of the uterus to shrink, leading to amenorrhea. Therefore, before starting to use hormonal contraceptives, women should consult with their doctors about possible possibilities to prepare mentally, avoid panic and anxiety;
Heavy menstrual bleeding: Contrary to light bleeding after taking birth control pills, some people have heavy bleeding around the time of their period. For this case should be advised to use hormonal contraceptives with high progestin content;
Stop taking the pill suddenly: Abruptly stopping hormonal birth control pills without consulting your doctor can make the hormone unstable, leading to abnormal vaginal bleeding, unlike any other cycle. any previous menstrual period. At this time, you should go to a medical facility specializing in obstetrics and gynecology to examine and re-evaluate your current situation. The physician needs to consider the nature of vaginal bleeding or endometrial ultrasound and clarify some other relevant information for the best follow-up management.
When there is a desire to become pregnant, it is necessary to stop using oral contraceptives every day and should learn about the development of the fetus through each stage to be able to take better care of the pregnancy:

3. Regulate menstruation when taking birth control pills

In general, in the early stages of using birth control pills, a woman's body needs time to adapt to the changes from the effects of the pill. You should also be prepared for the risk of side effects, such as headaches, dizziness, and stomach upset.
In order to limit the unwanted effects when using oral contraceptives, women should actively adjust their lifestyle to be healthier and more scientific, namely:
Maintain a reasonable diet: Gender Women should pay attention to add a variety of vegetables, fruits, and especially foods containing phytoestrogens - a natural compound in plants (especially soybean sprouts) with a chemical structure and close effects. similar to the hormone estrogen. Keeping a healthy diet also helps women control a stable weight, supports the treatment of menstrual disorders caused by taking birth control pills;
Practice physical activity habits: Many experts have confirmed that regular exercise - sports will bring countless positive benefits. Especially for women, physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight and even regulates menstruation naturally;

Take measures to reduce stress: You can refer to and perform breathing exercises, yoga, or walk, listen to music, read books... regularly to reduce stress and relax better. Keeping mentally comfortable not only increases the effectiveness of birth control pills, but also supports hormone balance as well as limiting irregular or excessive periods;
Using pharmaceuticals to protect health: Today there are many types of pharmaceuticals to protect women's health, containing anti-aging substances such as alphalipoic acid and selenium, soybean germ essence combined with traditional remedies such as: The four objects of the ladder have the ability to replenish qi and blood, balance hormones, and control unpleasant symptoms related to the cycle. You can consult and consult your doctor to choose the right supplement.
In short, low menstrual bleeding after taking oral contraceptives is a fairly common condition caused by hormone disturbances in a woman's body. To limit the side effects from birth control pills, you can ask your doctor for advice on the type of drug as well as the safest dose and way to use it. In addition to a light menstrual period, if experiencing frequent and severe side effects, such as menstrual irregularities or missed periods, women should report it to their doctor for a comprehensive examination and advice.
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In addition, to prepare for a healthy pregnancy, both husband and wife should check their reproductive health 3-5 months before becoming pregnant.
The wife should:
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