What Are Combination Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills are one of the most used method to avoid unwanted pregnancies as well as abort fetus, in case you are pregnant. Such type of combination pills is used, in order to control the process of the menstrual cycle. It would be possible to control the time of when it should come and how often you should have your period. There are some special combination pills that are designed in such a way, for women who wants to have only a few periods in a year. There are also some pills available in the market, which prevent you from having periods at all, but for this you are supposed to take such pills on a regular basis, if in case you skip it then you will get your periods.

If you consume combination birth control pills, then it is quite normal to spot some bleeding in between. Eventually, it will subside on its own. This type of side effects it quite normal and it is definitely not going to harm your body in any manner. If in case you are doubtful that you might be pregnant, then it is better to get yourself checked first, before you start this combination pill to avoid any type of health issue later on. 

Drospirenone can be hazardous to your health:

The progestin in some birth control pills like Ocella, Syeda and more is different when compared to other birth control pills. There are chances that this type of pills which are high in drospirenone can be linked to higher risk of blood clots than other birth control pills. As this type of pills increase the level of the potassium, which may cause the problem of heart and other health related problem. If you have experienced any disease related to liver, adrenal glands or kidneys, then it is better that your doctor knows about it, as some of the medicines which are taken for birth control are not safe to take with other medicines. They may create harmful reaction in your body which might be hazardous to your health.

If you undergo any type of health conditions, then it is unsafe to take such type of pills. But you really don't have to worry about it, as there are a lot of different birth control methods that you can opt for, if it is not possible for you to take pills. Many women don't need birth control pills, but they do so to take other benefits that it has to offer. Some of the benefits that they get by having such type of pills are delayed periods or may be totally dismissed it for a long time.

Disadvantages of birth control pills:

Some women face a lot of side effects because of birth control pills, but most of them adjust to this pill within a few weeks or months. Most of the side effects that is carries is usually cleared up within two to three months after having it on a regular basis. Let us check out some of the common side effects which are experienced by women who are taking birth control pills on a regular basis.

It you intake progestin-only pills, then you might experience bleeding between periods, which is quite normal during the initial stage and will vanish after some time. Some of the other side effects that can be seen because of birth control pills intake are nausea, breast tenderness and vomiting. You can control vomiting and nausea by taking the pill at the time of the evening or at bedtime, so that you get proper time to rest and overcome the side effects as well. Even though you feel sick after taking these pills, it won't be a good idea to discontinue the pills suddenly, as you might be at a high risk of getting pregnant if you had unprotected sex with your partner.

Reports have shown that many women feel a change in their sexual desire after taking such type of pills. The answer to this query can be simple. As the pills are made out of hormones, then there are chances that they may affect the mood of the women occasionally. But you don't have to worry about it, as it will also subside within a few months and you will be able to enjoy sex as much as your partner does. You need to find out different ways to soothe yourself, if you feel sick after taking birth control pills. But if you still experience the above give side effects for more than three months of taking pills, then it is better to let your doctor know about it, so that he can change your prescription to something which will suits you.

If you are thinking of stopping birth control pills in order to get pregnant, then remember that it will take one or two months to get back to your normal period. Even after stopping such pills, it is possible that you may once in a while experience irregularity in your periods or maybe no period at all. This condition may go for as long as six months or one year, after stopping the pills. This type of side effects occurs mostly when the women had irregular periods before starting the pills.

Dosage of birth control pills:

You will find a lot of variation when it comes to birth control pills, but remember never to buy such pills without prescription. First consult your doctor about it, he will examine you and then will prescribe you the one that suits you the best. Most birth control pills are taken once a day. And if you feel sick after taking such pills than make sure to have it after you have your dinner. If you feel like vomiting, then it is better to take it empty stomach, so that you won't be experiencing vomiting after consuming it.

If in case, you vomit right after taking the medicine, then it is better to avoid having sexual intercourse with your partner in that specific night. And if you don't feel sick later on, then you can consume one more pills on the same day after some time.

But you should do this only when your doctor tells you to do so. As women have different health conditions, some might don't feel anything when they take such pills twice, but for some women the conditions can get worse. So better be careful about such type of situation.

Helpful Tips:

Many of us are not aware of some of the tips that, if applied properly will make birth control pills more effective.

Remember to set an alarm for consuming birth control pills at the same time each day. As this habit will make it more effective as well as beneficial for your body and you won't have to face any type of side effects as well.

It is seen that most of the women forget to take the pills at the same time every day. And if you forget to take it, even if your alarm rings for it, then you can try linking your intake of birth control pills to something that you do on a regular basis. Like for example, you can take your pills after brushing your teeth, after having dinner or after bedtime reading is done. This way it will be quite easy for you to remember to have your pill right on time.

If in case, you skipped your periods, then it doesn't really mean that you might be pregnant. Especially if you are regular in taking your pills on time. If you miss two periods in a row, then it is better to check out whether you are really pregnant or not, even though the chances of getting pregnant it too low, if you haven't skipped any pills.

If you are in doubt that you might be pregnant, then it is better that you first consult your health care provider before starting these pills. As there are high chances of risk of birth defects, if the pills are taken in the early pregnancy. The ectopic pregnancy is higher, if in case you get pregnant while you are taking progestin-only pills.

If you and your partner had decided to have a baby, then you simply have to stop consuming birth control pills and there are high chances that you get pregnant within one or two months of stopping the pills. Sometimes it take few more months to get pregnant, but you don't have to worry about it. In case, it long too, then consults your doctor, he will conduct some physical check up and will let you know about what exactly is the matter.

It is better to ask your doctor to prescribe combination birth control pills. As it is much safer than the progestin-only pills. They have milder side effects or no side effects at all. But, it depends upon your medical conditions whether even the combination pills will suit you or not. Your health care provider will be able to prescribe you the best type of birth control pills that will suits you.

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