Contraceptives 0
The Need of Oral Contraceptive:
The Nineteenth Century and period before witnessed population explosion in the world, which if continued, our planet cannot sustain such an explosive invasion by the mankind by providing food, roofing, clothing such a massive apes population. This explosion took a serious dimension in developing countries and governments had to fight by taking stiff measures like vasectomies forces or willful putting in danger the existence of the Government itself on such a sensitive and logical issue.
Oral contraceptives came on the scene promising safe sex at the cost of acquiring dangerous disease like cancer.
Oral Contraceptives:
Commonly known as Birth control pills is widely accepted measure of birth control. About one third of the women world population use oral contraceptives. If administered properly it is 99 percent effective in suppressing ovulation and hence a birth control measure. By taking oral contraceptives the period duration is shorter, regular and scanty bleeding hence there is in built health care of a woman. Moreover Menstrual cramps get reduced.
Oral Contraceptives lower risks of uterus and ovary cancer, pelvic inflammation present in women. Taking Oral Contraceptive also helps bones to become strong and there is prevention of hot flushes, night sweating, mood swings and some other symptoms associated with onset of menopause.
Mode of Action of Oral Contraceptives:
Oral Contraceptives are synthetic estrogen and progesterone combination. A continuous low concentration of estrogen suspends ovulation and low progesterone blood level stops the growth of endometrium, which does not implant fertilized egg in the uterus. There is thickening of the mucus around cervix preventing sperm entry into the uterus.
Another Oral contraceptive is available comprising of progesterone only. Its efficacy is only 95 % not very commonly taken. It is better alternative for women who do not tolerate the combination pill because of associated side effects.
Taking an Oral Contraceptive:
Before starting oral contraceptive you need to be examined by a Gynecologist and if it is safe for you to take pill she shall prescribe you with the guidelines. The doctors advice is to be followed and regular examination after intervals to determine the safety of the oral contraceptive you are taking.
How do I take the Pill?
The Oral contraceptive combination pill is available in packs of 21 or 28. Certain brands advise taking the pill in a particular order it releases varying amount of hormone on each day based on the normal pattern of cycle to ensure safe contraception.
The only Progesterone Contraceptive is available in a pack of 28 tablets and one tablet is to be taken daily at the same time of the day without a missing. If there is a gap between scheduled time and the time you are taking the tablet, you should take two tablets and you need to play safe for the next two days.
In case there is vomiting or diarrhea the possible is that the pill has not been absorbed properly and you need to take an extra precaution use an additional method of birth control. Few antibiotics or other drugs interfere with the oral contraceptive it is better to tell the doctor you are taking an oral contraceptive.
Forgetting the Pill:
In case of a missed pill take the moment you remember, you can safely take two pills in a day one pill you missed and the second pill which is due to be taken on schedule only effect can be a feeling of nausea which shall be relieved. In case you missed two or more pills in continuation take the last pill you have missed and discontinue. Start it at the next cycle. In the mean time use another safe contraceptive method for next seven days. There can be blood spots or normal bleeding. If there is missing of period consult your doctor for advice for a pregnancy test.