How to take birth control pills effectively?

It is inevitable that couples will get into situations where they can't help themselves. At this time, if they do not plan to have children, and they do not use condoms and are in the ovulation period, it is very necessary to take birth control pills before or after sexual intercourse to achieve the purpose of contraception. However, many couples still don’t know how to take contraceptives. Next, the editor will introduce the specific oral method of this type of medicine.

Birth control pills work by suppressing ovulation, changing cervical mucus, or other methods. However, oral contraceptives can only protect women from pregnancy if they are taken correctly.

1. Short-acting contraceptives: The main ingredients are progesterone and estrogen. It has the effects of inhibiting ovulation, hindering the normal growth of the endometrium, changing the properties of cervical mucus and changing the normal peristalsis of the fallopian tubes. Suitable for women without underlying diseases or diabetes. Start taking the medicine on the 5th day from the day of menstruation, 1 tablet every night for 22 consecutive days, which can prevent pregnancy for 1 month.

2. Emergency contraceptive pills: the main ingredient is progesterone. The drug's mechanism of action is basically the same as that of short-acting contraceptives. Suitable for women under 40 years old. The main ones are Yuting, Nuoshuang, Baoshiting and Mifepristone tablets. Generally, the first tablet should be taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse, and then another tablet should be taken 12 hours later. The earlier you take it, the better the effect.

3. Long-acting contraceptive pills: Generally, take one tablet on the fifth day after menstruation, and another tablet after 20 days. Contains synthetic progestin and long-acting estrogen. After the drug enters the human body, it will be stored in the fat tissue and then slowly released to inhibit ovulation and act as a long-term contraceptive. It is suitable for women who cannot have an intrauterine contraceptive device and are unwilling to use other contraceptive methods.

In the article, the editor introduces the methods of taking different contraceptives, so everyone must read it in detail, and pay attention to the instructions of the medicine, or consult a relevant doctor, so that you can 100% guarantee that the effect of the medicine can be effectively exerted and avoid accidental pregnancy.