What every woman should know about birth control pills
Modern contraceptive pills are as safe as any other medicine as long as they are prescribed by the gynecologist after a good individual-family medical history, examination and transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries. It is undoubtedly an extremely effective means of contraception for women who have a permanent stable relationship without the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and there is no particular contraindication for its use.
In addition to their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy by 99.7%, their advantages include reduction of premenstrual tendency, reduction of menstrual blood loss, lower risk of benign breast disease, remission of dysmenorrhoea symptoms, low frequency ovarian cysts, the reduction of the risk of ectopic pregnancies, etc. They also regulate the menstrual cycle and have a place in the treatment of acne and hirsutism.
Although there have been objections to oral contraceptives for "causing" cancer, recent studies have shown that the risk of endometrial cancer is reduced by 50% compared to women who do not take it. After 5 years of use the rate drops further, to 34%, and protection can last up to 10 years after stopping the pill. For ovarian cancer the risk reduction rate reaches 60% compared to women who do not use it. Taking the pill is not associated with cervical cancer, which accounts for 95%-98% of HPV cases, and as for breast cancer, it seems the pill doesn't cause it, but accelerates it.
The usual side effects of contraceptives are mood changes, intercycle bleeding 10%-20%, breast pressure, nausea, slight fluid retention not more than 100 ml, depression, appearance of chloasma, headache, amenorrhea after stopping the tablets. Less common side effects are the potential for thromboembolic events.
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