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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Pham Thi Tuyet Mai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.Birth control pills are one of the most commonly used birth control methods today. This is a highly effective method of contraception, but it can also cause side effects for the body when used such as amenorrhea, menstrual disorders, abnormal bleeding in the vagina, nausea, dizziness. face...
1. Side effects related to sexual function
Menstrual disorders or amenorrhea: after taking oral contraceptives, the body's hormones will be out of balance, some drugs after use will create a false menstrual cycle, there is also a phenomenon of mucosal detachment. The uterus causes bleeding like normal menstruation but no ovulation. Hormonal changes in the body are one of the common causes of menstrual disorders. Vaginal Irritation: Vaginal irritation occurs as a side effect of oral contraceptives that reduce vaginal discharge. The vagina always needs a certain amount of moisture, when a change in humidity will cause irritation, dryness, itching and can be prone to infections, especially fungus. Blood clot formation in the uterus, vagina, abnormal bleeding with abnormal vaginal discharge: sudden changes in estrogen and progesterone hormone levels can lead to a decrease in vaginal lubrication. vagina that causes vaginal dryness and itching. Decreased libido: this is one of the common side effects of oral contraceptives because the pill changes a lot of factors in the body including genital and extra-genital problems. These changes make the body tired in a short time, combined with dryness will also cause psychological reduction in desire. Chest pain: possible, tightness, discomfort.
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2. Extra-genital problems
Abdominal pain: hormonal changes caused by oral contraceptives can affect the uterus, change the contractions of the uterus, and can even cause the uterine lining to shed like a normal menstrual cycle. . Therefore, after the first days of use, there are often abdominal pain symptoms. The severity of the pain depends on the person and the dose used. Nausea: This is one of the most common symptoms after using oral contraceptives. In many cases, this phenomenon can last up to 3 months from the time of taking birth control pills and they will be worse if you take the pill on an empty stomach. These symptoms may disappear on their own after 3 months. Headache, dizziness, in some cases migraine. These manifestations occur due to an imbalance of hormones in the body to adapt and respond to the drug. When the body gets used to the drug being put in, the body will return to normal. Psychological changes: this also happens due to hormonal imbalances. Changes in the skin: may be darker, acne or reduce acne depending on the body of each person, or irritation, redness of the skin. There may also be other side effects such as weight gain, increased water retention, and changes in vision. Long-term use of the drug can affect the heart and risk of endocrine tumors.
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3. Indications and contraindications of the use of oral contraceptives
Indications: Oral contraceptives are applied to all cases who want to use an effective temporary method of contraception but have not used other methods of contraception.
Contraindications of oral contraceptives:
Those who are pregnant or suspect that pregnancy due to the use of oral contraceptives at this time can cause miscarriage. Women who are breastfeeding within 6 weeks of giving birth. Women over 35 years old and have a habit of smoking more than 15 cigarettes/day. Women at risk for coronary heart disease, especially those who are elderly, smoke often, have diabetes or high blood pressure.... Patients with hypertension (systolic blood pressure over 160mmHg, blood pressure). diastolic pressure above 100 mmHg). Patients with other cardiovascular diseases or blood clotting disorders. Patients with cancer or other tumors in the genital area such as ovarian cysts, cervical cancer, breast cancer ... People with diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, have anti-inflammatory drugs. antiphospholipid antibodies... Oral contraceptives are one of the widely used methods of contraception, both safe and highly effective. However, if used incorrectly, the wrong dose will cause side effects affecting health. Therefore, in order to limit the side effects after taking the drug, listen to the advice of specialists for more specific advice on the issue of using birth control pills.
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