Choice to hire or suspend birth control pill, like other hormonal contraceptives such as the patch and ring, is a decision that must be carefully considered. “All women are different and do not always react predictably to taking a pill. Therefore, I do not rule out that it may take several attempts to find the perfect combination. Don’t settle for benefits like avoid pregnancy or reduce menstrual pain. It is also necessary to deal with possible undesirable effects, such as, for example, mood swings. The choice must be made in consultation with the patients and also modeled according to their needs,” says Manuela Farris, gynecologist at Intimina, a brand specializing in intimate health.

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Birth control pills: how it works

There tablet blocks ovulationmechanism for the release of the egg from the ovary. The ovaries play a vital role in sexual and reproductive health as they are the main producers estrogen AND progesterone, female sex hormones. “During menstruation, the concentration of hormones changes throughout the cycle, as it is influenced by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). The cycle can be divided into follicular, ovulatory and luteal phases. The follicular phase begins on the first day of menstruation and continues until ovulation. In the first few days, the concentration of estrogen and progesterone is low. Subsequently, estrogen levels begin to rise, reaching their peak just after ovulation. This is when the egg leaves the ovary and begins its journey to the uterus. After ovulation, estrogen levels plummet and progesterone levels begin to rise, signaling the onset of the luteal phase, which prepares the body for pregnancy. If you don’t get pregnant, your progesterone levels will drop and you’ll start menstruating,” explains Farris.

The pill that “misleads”

“tabletcommonly referred to as a combination of progestins and estrogens. “Then there is different kind of pills which contains only progestogen. The principle is that if you are taking oral hormones, combined or progestogenic only, there will be no incentive to increase FSH and LH levels. This means the absence of FSH and LH, the absence of ovulation. No ovulation, no fertilization. No fertilization – no pregnancy, ”the gynecologist clarifies.

Contraceptive pills: 5 per

Intensity and duration: heavy discharge will become easier and with less pain. And as the flow decreases, so does the duration of the pain.

Aesthetic effect: most women start noticing skin improvement, pores are tightened and pimples are reduced. It also has a beneficial effect on hair and nails.

Premenstrual syndrome: taking birth control pills reduces symptoms.

Sex life: getting better because you don’t have to worry about pregnancy, but you shouldn’t forget that you’re on birth control pills does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

endometriosis: Since it is stimulated by estrogens, hormone therapy is one of the methods used to treat this pathology.

Tablets, possible contraindications

Nausea and vomiting: happens in very rare cases for this, especially the first month, it is good to take birth control pills after meals.

spotting: if bleeding occurs between one cycle and another, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist to decide whether to replace the tablet.

Anxiety and depression: hormonal changes can cause mood swings, as with PMS (sometimes the problem is solved by simply changing pills). In some cases, this can develop into something much more serious, especially if you have a history of depression. That is why it is extremely important to start taking pills only after talking with a gynecologist.

Edema and/or retention: in some cases, the tablet may cause swelling and water retention. Sometimes the problem can be solved by changing the pill, but always after consulting a gynecologist.

Headache: in some it decreases, while in others it is significant and more frequent. In this case, you need to see a doctor.