Combined oral contraceptives are by far the most reliable way to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Provided that you use them in full accordance with the instructions, their reliability will be 100%. Despite the fact that such pills are prescribed by a gynecologist, many women stubbornly refuse to take them, preferring to use barrier contraception in the old fashioned way. The terrible word "hormones" scares them. Some ladies claim that combined oral contraceptives lead to excess weight, accelerated hair growth throughout the body and the inability to become pregnant after their cancellation. Of course it isn't. This kind of "urban legend" applies mainly to drugs of the last century, in which the dose of hormones was really high.
Characteristic
Combined oral contraceptives, which today can be purchased at any pharmacy, contain female sex hormones that are as close to natural as possible in composition. Besides,modern manufacturers use very low doses, so you can not be afraid of increased androgenic influence. Often, the instructions for the drug list many side effects (increased blood clotting, varicose veins, vascular problems, allergic reactions, bleeding), but all this can be avoided. Just remember that your gynecologist should prescribe the pills. You should not buy them, relying on the advice of a friend or a kind pharmacist in a pharmacy. Before admission, it is necessary to pass a series of tests and do an ultrasound. This is necessary in order to identify a possible predisposition to the conditions described above. If your doctor confirms that your he alth is in order, you can take combined oral contraceptives for as long as you like. Additional analyzes are not required. As for subsequent difficulties with conception, this is nothing more than another myth. COCs expire 36 hours after they are discontinued. So you can start planning your pregnancy as soon as you stop taking the pills.
Action
Practically all modern COCs (combined oral contraceptives) have an antiandrogenic effect. You get not only the opportunity to have sex with a regular partner without hindrance, but also several pleasant “bonuses”: oily skin decreases, hair becomes thicker, small pimples disappear. Of course, you do not need to take such drugs solely for the sake of a cosmetic effect, since it largely depends onindividual characteristics of the body. It is worth saying a few words about excess weight. Contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with hormones. The fact is that COCs provoke changes in metabolism. They create a "false pregnancy state" so it's natural for your body to react to it with drowsiness, weight gain, mild nausea. All you have to do is watch your diet, cut down on sweets, and go to the gym regularly.
Choice of drug
Should I list all existing combined oral contraceptives? The names won't tell you anything. In addition, as noted above, only a doctor can prescribe them. In general, all drugs are usually distinguished by the level of hormones. Relatively recently, three-phase drugs have been popular. Each day of the cycle corresponded to a certain pill, and each had a different dose of hormones. Now monophasic low-dose agents are in use (for example, Diane-35). You need to start taking it from the first day of the cycle. Tablets should be taken daily, and it is better to do this at the same time. Detailed admission rules are described in the instructions.
