Contraceptives

  How Does Contraceptive Pills Control  Pregnancy? The combined oral contraceptive pill is often just called "the pill". It contains artificial versions of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone, which are produced naturally in the ovaries. If sperm reaches an egg (ovum), pregnancy can happen. Contraception tries to stop this happening usually by keeping the egg and sperm apart or by stopping the release of an egg (ovulation). Dear Readers, did you know this?

  Does Contraceptives Pills Increase The Changes Of Getting STDs? Oral contraceptives are medications in pill form taken by mouth as birth control. Oral contraception is   only   effective in preventing pregnancy and cannot stop STIs from being passed between sexual partners. Condoms are a barrier method of birth control used to prevent pregnancies and the spread of STIs. Only one form of birth control prevents pregnancies   and   STIs: condoms.

 How Does Contraceptive Pills Changes Your Periods? Birth control methods such as the pill, patch, vaginal ring, shot and IUD can all impact your menstrual bleeding. Some birth control methods can increase bleeding, and some can decrease it.  Many aspects of bleeding can be affected, and these effects can change over time. Periods can be longer, shorter, heavier, or lighter, depending on the method of birth control. Spotting and irregular bleeding are common side effects of most methods of hormonal birth control, especially in the first few months of use.

  Can contraceptives Cause Infertility?   When it comes to birth control and fertility, there can be a lot of confusion. But hormonal contraceptives  don’t cause infertility , no matter which method you use or how long you’ve been using it. What they’re designed to do, however, is temporarily delay your fertility and prevent pregnancy. But when you stop taking them, your normal fertility levels will eventually return. When it comes to birth control and fertility, there can be a lot of confusion. But hormonal contraceptives  don’t cause infertility , no matter which method you use or how long you’ve been using it. What they’re designed to do, however, is temporarily delay your fertility and prevent pregnancy. But when you stop taking them, your normal fertility levels will eventually return. Dear readers what are your thoughts on this?

  Can One Get Pregnant while Using contraceptives? Yes. Although   birth control pills   have a high success rate, they can fail and you can get pregnant while on the pill. Certain factors increase your risk of getting pregnant, even if you’re on birth control. Keep these factors in mind if you’re sexually active and want to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.

  Missing your period while on birth control ? Taking contraceptive pill is an effective wayto prevent pregnancy and treat many medical conditions. Since the pill works by introducing different hormones into your system, it can affect your menstrual cycle. Some women may have lighter bleeding, and others may skip their periods entirely.  An abnormal lapse in monthly menstruation is called  amenorrhea . There are other reasons why you might miss your period while on birth control pills, thought. for example, stress and changes on eating habits. What is your view on this Readers?

  How long does it take after  using contraceptives pills to get pregnant? Once the body is no longer being ‘tricked’ with the hormones from the birth control the body goes back to ovulating. For most women, once they’ve ceased taking hormonal birth control, their cycles will return to normal within three months but for others it may take a little longer.  If your cycle doesn’t return to normal within three months it’s advised that you book an appointment with your gynaecologist.  Dear Readers ,What are your thoughts on this ?

  Facts About Contraceptives; 1. Most American women ages 15 to 44 use contraception.  Nearly two thirds of women in this age group currently use some form of contraception, according to the CDC. Their number one nonsurgical choice is the pill, closely followed by long-acting reversible contraceptives, such as an IUD or implant. 2 .   Young women are less likely to use contraception   than older women .  About 62 percent of women 20 to 29 currently use birth control. Compare this with the 72 percent of women 30 to 39 who report using contraceptives and the nearly 74 percent of women 40 and older who are currently on birth control, according to the CDC. What can you say readers?

How does contraceptives work? Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy in three basic ways: they either block sperm, disable sperm before they reach the uterus, or suppress ovulation. But is one strategy better than the other? And how does each one work? NWHunter describes the mechanics behind different kinds of contraceptives.

Who Can Use Contraceptives? Young people can safely use any contraceptive method. Age is not a medical reason for denying any method to adolescents. Young women are often less tolerant of side effects than older women. With counseling, however, they will know what to expect and may be less likely to stop using their methods. Unmarried young people may have more sex partners than older people and so may face a greater risk of STIs. It is important when counseling young people to consider STI risk and how to reduce it.For some contraceptive methods there are specific considerations for young people. Dear Reader what isis your view on this?

  About to Start Using Birth Control Pills? Here is How to use them. Taking birth control pills is pretty easy ,you just pop a tiny pill into your mouth and swallow. You take a pill at the same time, for example if you want to take it at 12:30 then stick to that , don't change time. There are two different types of  birth control pills : combination pills (estrogen and progestin) and progestin-only pills. The type you take doesn’t change when you can start, but it  does  impact when you’ll be protected from pregnancy. Any question dear Readers?

 The Negative Side Effects Of Contraceptives; As mentioned earlier that contraceptives control unplanned pregnancy, however there are some negative benefits, which are; Vaginal dryness: Almost 15 percent of women using the implant complained of vaginal dryness. Headaches occur in a quarter of all women with the contraceptive pills. Influenza-like symptoms, dizziness, dysmenorrhea, back pain, emotional instability, nausea, mood swings, and hypersensitivity reactions have also been reported. It offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Interaction with anticonvulsants, certain antibiotics, or St. John’s wort may occur. Immediate protection may not be available in all situations, and another mode of effective contraception must then be used for at least seven days following insertion. Dear Reader, what is your view on this??

 As I explained what are contraceptives and it's methods, now we are on the benefits of it. 1. It regulates menstrual cycles Hormonal birth control methods may balance the hormonal fluctuations that happen throughout your cycle. This can help with a variety of menstrual issues, including irregular or  heavy bleeding . It can even help with  polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)  symptoms, including acne and excess hair.  Learn more about the best birth control for PCOS. While the various birth control methods work differently,  most  can make periods lighter and more consistent in their timing 2. It makes periods less painful About  31 percent  of women who use birth control pills cite menstrual pain as one of the reasons they continue to take them. Hormonal birth control prevents  ovulation . When you don’t ovulate, your uterus doesn’t experience the painful contractions that cause cramps during ovulation. If you have  painful periods...

 Methods of contraceptives are: .Long- acting reversible contraceptive: this is the implant or intra uterine device ( IUD) .Hormonal contraceptive: this is the pill or the Depo provera injection . .Barrier method: condoms .Emergency contraceptives .Fertility awareness .Permanent contraceptive: this is vasectomy and tubal ligation. Please add the methods you know.