What are Oral contraceptives ?
Oral contraceptives, also called Birth control pills, are medications you take by mouth to prevent pregnancy. They’re an effective method of birth control.
Administration:
Pills should be taken between the first to fifth day of the menstrual cycle.
Take one pill for the next 21 days at any one appointed time of the day.(Preferably before going for sleep)
If one pill is missed, it should be taken at the moment realized or 2 pills should be taken together on the next day, but if the pill is missed for more than 2 days and the intercourse takes place in between, check with the doctor and start taking the pill as advised.
Precautions :-
Do not take pills without doctor’s advice.
It is wrong to take pills only at the night of intercourse.
In case of side effects like hemoptysis, blood pressure, weight gain, breast and buttock growth, consult a doctor.
Before starting other medications, let the doctor and pharmacist know that you are taking birth control pills. This is because other drugs reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Side Effects :-
While Oral contraceptives are safe for most women, they eventually come with some side effects and risks. Every woman reacts differently to the hormones during the course of oral contraceptives.
Some women have side effects, such as:
-Nausea
-Breast tenderness
-Decreased sex drive
-Bleeding between periods
-If anyone has these effects, they are likely to improve over months of using the pills. If they don't improve, you need to consult your doctor, as they may suggest switching on to another oral contraceptive.
Note:
Some pill packets contain 28 pills, in which 7 pills after 21 days are for blood growth.
Menstruation occurs in the next 5-6 days after the course of 21 days of pills.
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