Sexual Health
What are the functions of contraceptives besides contraception? Can contraceptives prevent gynecological tumors
Contraceptives can reduce the incidence of gynecological tumors. In addition to contraception, contraceptives can also adjust women's Menstrual cycle and reduce the incidence of Iron-deficiency anemia. Therefore, contraceptives can reduce the incidence of gynecological tumors. Let's take a look.
"At present, many young women rely too much on emergency contraceptives, but the effect of emergency contraceptives is not as good as that of conventional contraceptives, and it has a certain impact on menstruation. It can only be used as a remedial measure after contraceptive failure, not as a conventional contraceptive measure." This is a hint to women from Professor Fan Guangsheng, chairman of the Family Planning Branch of the Chinese Medical Association. At the same time, she pointed out that all women should choose the lowest Effective dose of contraceptives.
The acceptance of oral contraceptives in China has always been relatively low. According to 2004 statistical data, only 1.69% of women in China are using oral contraceptives.
Professor Wu Shangchun, a researcher at the Research Institute of the National Population and Family Planning Commission, pointed out that the current fear of Chinese consumers towards oral contraceptives mainly comes from the widespread misunderstanding of oral contraceptives, such as mistakenly believing that weight gain will occur and that it will have an impact on fertility. In fact, modern oral contraceptives are no longer the same as those of the past. Compared to other contraceptive methods, if modern oral contraceptives can be consistently and correctly used, the reliability of contraception is higher.
In addition to contraceptive reliability, contraceptives can also effectively adjust women's Menstrual cycle, reduce the incidence of Iron-deficiency anemia, reduce the incidence of gynecological tumors (such as ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer), improve acne and prevent osteoporosis.
The estrogen content of modern oral contraceptives has decreased from 150 micrograms in 1960 to around 30 micrograms currently, making them safer. The Chinese market is also about to welcome the oral contraceptive pill Meixinle, which only contains 20 micrograms of estrogen. The estrogen content in each pill is 10-15 micrograms lower than the general oral contraceptive pills currently on the market, which can further reduce the side effects caused by estrogen.
Experts suggest that young women who take oral contraceptives for the first time can start with the lowest dose.
Side effects of contraceptive pills:
1. Nausea: Levonorgestrel, about 20%; Mifepristone, approximately 6-7%. Nausea usually lasts for no more than 24 hours.
2. Vomiting: about 5% of Levonorgestrel; Mifepristone is approximately 1%.
3. Irregular uterine bleeding: Some women may experience slight bleeding after medication, and generally do not need to be treated. Both are the same.
4. Menstrual changes: Some women experience early or delayed menstruation. If menstruation is delayed for one week, a urine Pregnancy test should be conducted to determine whether it is a failure of Emergency contraception. Both are the same.
5. Other symptoms include breast pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, etc. These symptoms are generally mild and lasting for no more than 24 hours. Both are the same.
Precautions:
Any drug has its side effects. As the saying goes, drugs are three ways toxic, and there are both good and bad effects of a drug. Any drug needs to be analyzed from two aspects. The same goes for birth control pills, which are used in the normal population. The medication used in the normal population must be very safe and effective. Although such a medication is safe and effective, individual cases cannot be ruled out. It is common for many people to feel uncomfortable and nauseous in their stomach after taking it. Often, this is at the beginning, and it gradually improves after one to two to three months of use. If a woman experiences this condition for a long time while taking contraceptive pills, she should check if she has any such problems, such as gastrointestinal problems. Many people do not check their health before taking the contraceptive pill. If there are potential problems that may manifest after taking the pill, there may be other reasons. If a side effect disappears in the short term, don't pay too much attention to it.
Other contraceptive methods can be referred to:
1. Intrauterine device: A contraceptive device placed in a woman's uterus. Once placed, it can be used for long-term contraception. After taken out, it can quickly restore Fertility. It is safe, effective, economical, and does not affect sexual intercourse. "Releasing" is a medical operation in which the doctor puts the Intrauterine device into the uterine cavity under sterile conditions. As a foreign body, the Intrauterine device causes a series of slight changes in the Internal environment of the uterine cavity, so that the Zygote cannot be planted and grow to achieve the purpose of contraception.
2. Subcutaneous implant: It is a safe and reliable long-term contraceptive agent, which can be used for contraception for 5 years in one implantation. Subcutaneous implant is a contraceptive method in which a hose is implanted subcutaneously in the arm under local anesthesia to slowly release synthetic progesterone. The side effect of subcutaneous implant is that some women experience menstrual disorders.
3. Contraceptive needle: It is easy to use and has a high contraceptive efficiency. One injection can provide contraception for 3 months, making it particularly suitable for women who often forget to take medication. During use, regular breast examinations should be performed, and if a lump appears, medication should be stopped immediately. In addition, some users may experience menstrual disorders, manifested as increased menstrual flow, prolonged periods, or minor vaginal bleeding.
4. Oral contraceptive pills: achieve contraceptive effects by inhibiting ovulation and have a very low incidence of side effects. Even if you use it for a long time, it will not affect your Fertility, and you can consider pregnancy after stopping the drug, which has no adverse effect on your baby.
5. In vitro ejaculation: It is impossible to control the eruption and migration of sperm. The Factor of safety of contraception by this method is less than 30%.
6. Calendar-based contraceptive methods contraception: the success rate is 30%. Applicable audience: Unless you are one of the few women whose metabolic system is as punctual as an alarm clock, do not take risks. In fact, for unmarried or newlyweds, using condoms is the best method, but many people believe that condoms are uncomfortable, and some people have given them the nickname "little raincoat". In fact, they get used to using them more times.
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