What are the side effects of rapid-acting birth control pills?

When men and women have sex, they will inevitably encounter some unexpected situations because they can't help themselves. At this time, if there is no need for reproduction, women will usually take quick-acting contraceptives to achieve the purpose of contraception in order to avoid pregnancy. However, women taking this type of hormone drug may experience serious toxic side effects. So what are the specific disadvantages? Next, the editor will talk about it in detail.

1. Pregnancy-like reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and drowsiness, do not require treatment for mild cases, and generally disappear on their own after 3 months. The time of taking the medicine can be changed, such as taking it before going to bed. For more severe reactions, vitamin B6 or antiemetics, as well as strong tea, pickled ginger, etc. can be taken.

2. Vaginal bleeding during medication. This situation is often caused by missed contraceptive pills, and can be treated in three ways. Bleeding occurs in the first half of the menstrual cycle (1 to 14 days). Starting from the day of bleeding, you can take 1 tablet of ethinyl estradiol (0.005 mg) or half a tablet of short-acting contraceptive pill daily, and take it together with the original contraceptive pill until the 22nd day. If bleeding occurs in the second half of the menstrual cycle (14 to 28 days), you can take 1/4 to 1/2 tablet of short-acting oral contraceptive pills together with the original contraceptive pills until the 22nd day. If bleeding occurs during the last few pills, you can stop taking the medicine and treat the bleeding at this time as a menstrual period. Start taking the next cycle of contraceptive pills on the 5th day of menstruation. Taking the medicine on time and not missing any pills can avoid or reduce vaginal bleeding.

3. Decreased menstrual flow or amenorrhea. If menstruation still does not occur after stopping the medication for 7 days, after excluding amenorrhea caused by pregnancy and other diseases, the next cycle of contraceptive pills should be taken from the 8th day. If amenorrhea persists for more than 3 months, the medication should be stopped and other contraceptive measures should be used. A small number of women experience a slight weight gain after taking the medication, and should stop taking the medication and use other contraceptive measures.

Therefore, taking fast-acting contraceptives can cause great damage to your health. The editor strongly reminds all female friends to pay attention to protecting themselves during sexual life, especially to control the number of times you take the medicine. Generally speaking, it should not exceed three times within a year, and it is best to use contraceptive methods such as condoms or IUDs.