The dangers of hormonal contraceptive methods

There are many types of hormonal contraceptives. Some people have no common sense when it comes to contraception, and they blindly choose hormonal contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. In fact, this method is very harmful to the body. Long-term use of hormonal contraceptives will also cause great consequences. If you have not given birth yet, then I suggest that you should not use contraceptives, because contraceptives are also harmful to fertility. So what are the hazards of hormonal contraceptives?

As long as you have sex, you will inevitably need to use contraception. There is always a lot of contraceptive history hidden behind human development. You know, with the advancement of technology, simple and convenient contraceptives have helped many men and women solve the problem of contraception. However, many people have questions about the effectiveness of birth control pills and whether they have any side effects. So, are birth control pills harmful to your health?

How harmful are birth control pills?

Without effective contraception, not only will women become tools of production, but the population will also expand uncontrollably, which is terrifying to think about. From ancient times to the present, humans have been exploring effective contraceptive methods. Today, oral contraceptives have become a recognized simple and effective contraceptive method.

1. Oral contraceptives are more acceptable to Europeans and Americans

Oral contraceptives were invented in the 1960s and have been widely welcomed by Western women since their inception. At that time, Europe and the United States were experiencing the hectic civil rights and feminist movements. Birth control pills freed women from the suffering of childbirth and gave them greater sexual freedom.

The Economist once rated the birth control pill as the greatest scientific advancement of the 20th century, believing that its contribution to mankind exceeded that of relativity and nuclear reactors. People even use the word "the Pill" to refer directly to short-acting birth control pills.

Contraceptive pills not popular in China

According to statistics, there are about 75 million women of childbearing age in the world who use birth control pills for contraception, and it is regarded as the "best choice" for contraception. However, for most Chinese women, they are both curious and resistant to birth control pills. In China, only about 2% of Chinese women of childbearing age use birth control pills, in contrast to the high abortion rate (20-29 years old) of 6% and the abuse of emergency contraceptive pills.

Why do Chinese women generally dislike using contraceptives? There are many reasons for this.

2. Chinese women’s concerns about contraceptive pills

1. Worry about the hormones in birth control pills

Contraceptive pills achieve the purpose of birth control by inhibiting ovulation through the combined effects of estrogen and progesterone. Therefore, many women believe that contraceptive pills contain hormones and are "toxic" and should be avoided as much as possible. Some even believe that pregnancy cannot be achieved until at least one year after 'stopping the pills', otherwise the 'toxins' in the body cannot be completely eliminated. All this shows that women in our country have received a lot of wrong information in this regard.

Explanation: In fact, not all hormones are bad hormones. What makes us scared are some exogenous glucocorticoids. The latest progestins used in short-acting oral contraceptives are highly similar to human progesterone and are very safe for healthy people.

Through the introduction above, we know the various hazards of hormonal contraceptives. These hazards will affect the health of our body. In fact, there are many ways of contraception. It is recommended that you choose other methods of contraception, which is safer. When using contraception, it is best to reduce the use of contraceptives. It is best to choose condoms for contraception.