Hormonal contraceptive preparations are essentially analogues of female sex hormones. Only synthetic.
They are presented in the form of tablets, injections, subcutaneous implants and vaginal rings.
The principle of action of these drugs is to prevent ovulation, thus eliminating the main condition of conception.
Are there absolutely safe hormonal contraceptives? No!
Any medicine with prolonged use gives a side effect, and hormonal drugs are designed for a long period of use.
When taking such funds, women can have sharp changes in mood, headaches, decreased sexual desire and increased irritability. This can be from an incorrectly selected medication. Therefore, before deciding on this step, carefully consult with your doctor.
The pluses include stabilizing the menstrual cycle, reducing pain and bleeding profuse. The risk of developing ovarian and endometrial cancer is reduced by 50-70%. Half the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease decreases.
Hormonal contraceptives are safe to varying degrees. This is confirmed by studies conducted by European scientists. It is worth mentioning that these studies were not funded by any of the companies that manufacture contraceptives.
So, the results say that the last generation of hormonal drugs did not meet the expectations of scientists. Safety in their application has not increased, but rather the reverse. The risk of developing diseases has increased, in comparison with the same indicators for drugs of earlier generations.
The most safe for a woman is the use of combined contraceptives.
Subcutaneous implant.
This is a small rod (4 cm), which the doctor under local anesthesia introduces to the woman on the inner surface of the shoulder. Contains gestagen, which comes in small doses into the blood, blocks ovulation.
Its plus can be considered a 3-year effect. The minuses include frequent melancholy and a depressed state. They come when a woman seems to have no power over her body. However, it is not. If desired, the implant can be removed early.
The vaginal ring.
This is a new method of hormonal contraception. It is considered safer.
Pros. Do not take pills every day. There is no nausea, as hormones do not enter the digestive tract and pass the liver. A woman less gaining weight because of a lower amount of hormones, in comparison with tablets.
Minuses. Vaginal ring in very rare cases can fall out. In this case, it should be rinsed with clean running water and reinstalled.
In many women, the first association with hormonal contraceptives is a set of excess weight. Here it is worth noting that the content of hormones in various preparations of recent generations has significantly decreased. Weight may increase slightly, by 2-3 kg. However, this can be solved by diet and exercise.
It is necessary to take into account the fact that hormonal contraceptives are not suitable for everyone. They are contraindicated when:
- vascular diseases, arterial hypertension
- ischemic heart disease
- thromboembolic diseases, deep vein thrombosis
- malignant tumors
- Complicated Diabetes Mellitus
- acute viral hepatitis
- severe violations of liver function.