Birth control is a mode for men and women to avoid pregnancy and prevent contraception. There are various kinds of birth control methods are available in the market like hormonal contraceptive pills, barrier methods like condom, vaginal rings, and vaginal patches. Surgical process of contraception is also available for the prevention of pregnancy, which is of two types namely, Vasectomy and tubectomy.
Birth control pills are a type of female hormone, which contains a mixture of female hormones known as Estrogen and Progesterone. It is meant to take on a daily basis without any break. It should be administered orally with plenty of water.
Others advantages of using birth control pills are it reduces menstrual problem like cramps, pain and irregular menstruation, clear your moderate to severe acne problem, and reduces the risk of breast cancer, POCS (polycystic ovary syndrome), endometrial, endometriosis, and ovarian cancer.
Various kinds of birth control pills-
• Single Progestin pill- Norethindrone and Norethisterone
• Emergency contraceptive pill (Morning after pill) - Plan B or Plan B one step and Unwanted 72
• Combined birth control pills (progesterone and Estrogen)- Dronis, Femilon, Dianette, Mircette, and Ovral-L&G
Birth control is not to be administered by those women who are suffering with adrenal problem, migraine headache, hypertension, heart disease, and neurological symptoms.
Working of birth control pills-
• Hormones (progesterone and Estrogen) works by preventing pregnancy in women by inhibiting the pituitary gland, which stop the release of an egg from the ovary of the female and stop the process of ovulation in females.
• Progesterone hormone prevents the sperm to meet with an egg and stop the fertilization procedure.
• Hormones can alter the lining of the uterus and prevent pregnancy in women.
Prescribing information of birth control pills-
Birth control pills available in two packs-
21 pills pack- White tablets
28 pills pack- 21 yellow tablets (hormonal) and 7 white (non-hormonal) tablets
Birth control pills should be started from the first day of your menstruation. It should be strictly taken on a daily basis without any gap. Missing a dose of birth control may increases the risk of pregnancy.
In case of 21 pill pack- You have to take a single tablet on a daily basis and then take a break of 7 days, it is known as pill free week and then again start a new pack.
In case of 28 pill pack- You have to take a single hormonal (yellow) tablet on a regular basis for 21 days and then start non-hormonal (white) tablets every day for 7 days.
In case of missed dose of birth control pills-
• If you skip to take a single tablet then take two tablets at the same time when you remember.
• If you skip to consume two tablets then take two-two tablets on successive days.
• If you skip to take three tablets then discard the pack and start a new pack.
While consuming Birth control pills, you may face several adverse effects like nausea, stomach upset, mood swings, acne, weight gain, and irregular menstruation.
Safety guidelines-
• Don’t take birth control pills, if you are hypersensitive towards Estrogen and Progesterone.
• Girls under the age of 18 years should not take birth control pills.
• Avoid use of any kind of antibiotic with birth control pills as it may reduce the effectiveness of drug.
• Use of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibited with birth control pills.
• Breastfeeding moms should not take birth control pills.
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