What are the side effects of long-term and short-acting oral contraceptives?

For some adult men and women, contraception is an issue that cannot be ignored in the life of a couple. If some contraceptive measures are not taken, accidental pregnancies will occur frequently. When an unexpected pregnancy occurs, whether it is medical abortion or artificial abortion, the harm to women is very great. Therefore, many people use short-acting oral contraceptives for a long time for contraception. So what are the side effects of long-term short-acting oral contraceptives?

Short-acting oral contraceptives are combination drugs made of estrogen and progesterone. They achieve the purpose of contraception by inhibiting ovulation, changing the endometrial environment, changing the properties of cervical mucus, preventing sperm penetration, and resisting implantation. The contraceptive effectiveness rate is over 99%, and it is a conventional contraceptive method suitable for healthy women of childbearing age.

Short-acting oral contraceptives are divided into single-phase, bi-phase, and triphasic tablets. The main ingredients are estrogen and progesterone, and they are all taken in a complete cycle of 28 days. The dosage of each tablet of monophasic combined oral contraceptives is the same. Common monophasic oral contraceptives contain 21 tablets per box. Take 1 tablet per day for 21 consecutive days, then stop for 7 days and then take the next box. Biphasic tablets and triphasic tablets are also called multiphasic tablets. There are two dosage forms in one box of biphasic tablets, and there are three dosage forms in one box of triphasic tablets. They need to be taken in the order indicated on the package. The short-acting oral contraceptives on the market in my country are mainly single-phase tablets, and common brands include Yasmin, Marvelon, Diane 35, etc.

Although some short-acting oral contraceptives are over-the-counter drugs and can be purchased directly at pharmacies, since each person's physical condition is different, the most suitable ingredients and dosages are also different. Therefore, it is recommended that female friends take them under the guidance of professionals such as doctors or pharmacists, and read the drug instructions carefully.

Side effect: Nausea: The incidence rate varies with different drugs. Nausea usually lasts no longer than 24 hours.

Vomiting: The incidence varies with different drugs. It is generally believed that taking the drug with food or before going to bed can reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting, but there is no definite clinical data.

Irregular uterine bleeding: Some women may experience vaginal spotting after taking the medicine. Generally, no treatment is required. If you take the medicine for 1-3 months, the symptoms will usually disappear.

Menstrual changes: Most women have their periods on time, but some women have their periods early or late.

Others: breast tenderness, headache, dizziness, fatigue, etc. These symptoms are generally mild and last no more than 24 hours.

From the above, it can be seen that long-term use of some short-acting oral contraceptives will have some side effects. Therefore, when taking oral contraceptives, it is best to take them under the guidance of a relevant physician. The dosage varies depending on individual circumstances. In addition, if you plan to have a child, it is best not to take contraceptives for a long time.