How to take a progestin-only contraceptive pill

The article was consulted professionally by Specialist Ii Pham Thi Tuyet Mai – Obstetrician and Gynecologist – Obstetrics and Gynecology Department – Share99 Hai Phong International Health Hub.

Using contraceptive pills reduces the risk of an unexpected pregnancy. Especially for post-birth women, the body has not fully recovered enough to get pregnant too early, the use of contraceptives is very important.

The progestin-only contraceptive pill is a temporary, effective contraceptive that does not affect a woman's lactiny after birth.

1. What is the progestin-only contraceptive pill?

As the type of contraceptive pill that in the composition there is only progestin, without estrogen, since only progestin should have less side effects than the combined type.

The mechanism of action of this contraceptive drug is to inhibit the process of ovulation, atrophy of the lining of the uterus is not favorable for conception, in addition to this drug also makes the mucus between the uterus and the vagina more, more densely hindering the movement of sperm , thereby reducing the likelihood of pregnancy.

Progestin-only contraceptives have fewer side effects than coordinated drugs

Progestin-only contraceptives have fewer side effects than coordinated drugs

Contraceptives are in dinhed only for almost every woman including:

  • Women with contrainception to take contraceptive pills with estrogen
  • In particular, it is also ineddened that women who are breastfeeding do not affect lactation.

Absolute contraint specify:

  • Pregnant women
  • He's got breast cancer.

Some relatively cellular anti-indexes include:

  • Person with deep vein obstruction
  • Cirrhosis, severe impairment of liver function, liver tumors
  • Breast cancer treated, after 5 years without recurrence
  • Systemic lupus erythem erythem or is in a serious state of tinglet reduction.

2. How to take a progestin-only contraceptive pill

2.1 When to start using contraceptives

  • If after birth: Use as soon as there is milk.
  • If menstruation: Taking the drug begins after the 5th day of the menstrual cycle, but other contraceptives should be used within the next 48 hours.
  • After miscarriage, abortion: Use within 7 days afterwards.
  • Or can be used at any time but must be sure not to get pregnant and must use other contraceptives for the next 48 hours.

2.2 How to take the medicine

Like other contraceptive tablets, this drug also needs to be used on time, regularly to bring high efficiency.

  • Take 01 tablet a day, at a fixed hour, in the direction of the arrow on the blister. If taking the pill 3 hours later than the previous days, after taking the lumpy use of other contraceptives within the next 2 days, the next days take 01 tablet as usual.
  • Use the next blister immediately after the previous blister runs out, nonstop between the two blisters.

3. How to handle problems when using contraceptive pills

3.1 Forget taking medication

  • Take one as soon as you remember and continue taking one a day but normal days.
  • Use additional supportive contraception for the next 2 days, if there is a high risk of pregnancy, it is necessary to take an emergency contraceptive pill.

3.2 Vomiting after taking the drug

  • If after 2 hours of taking the medicine, take another tablet again.
  • If vomiting occurs for 24 hours, continue taking the medicine on schedule.
  • If vomiting for 2 consecutive days or more, take the drug again and do the same as if forgetting the drug.

3.3 Menstrual disorders

When using contraceptive pills only progestin can occur a number of problems related to menstruation such as: menopause, irregular menstruation, menstruation or excessiveblood output per cycle .

This condition occurs in many women who take the contraceptive pill, which may run out after several months of use of the drug, however if prolonged it should be monitored for instructions on how to treat it, or otherwise improvements may be given to another contraceptive.

Timely treatment if vomiting after taking contraceptive pills

Timely treatment is required if vomiting is required after taking the contraceptive pill

3.4 Other issues

In addition to the above common problems, you may also experience the condition:

  • Headache: If it is related to the use of contraceptives, it is possible to useanalgesia (paracetamol,ibuprofen …) to relieve headaches; If serious, a full-body medical examination is required; In case of migraines with blurred vision should stop the drug and switch to non-end of end-of-end contraceptives.
  • Chest tightness: If breastfeeding is still taking the drug evenly and monitoring should check if there is a blockage of milk rays; If you do not breastfeed, you can reduce chest tension by applying warm compresses or cold compresses.
  • Nausea, dizziness: It is recommended to take the drug during meals or before going to bed.
  • Suspected pregnancy: There is no temporary contraceptive that can guarantee a 100% non-pregnancy rate, so even when taking the medicine in accordance with the instructions but when pregnancy is suspected it is necessary to determine the status of pregnancy, and stop the drug as soon as it is certain to get pregnant.
  • Contraceptive pills do not prevent sexually transmitted diseases, itis advisable to actively use additional condoms when yourself or your girlfriend has a sexually transmitted disease

Using the contraceptive pill is a simple, highly effective measure. Contraceptive pills with only progestin are widely in dinhed, with fewer cardiovascular side effects than the combined type. However, taking progestin-only contraceptives can cause some side effects especially related to menstruation, if you prolong you need to go to a medical facility for advice and remedies.

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SEE MORE:

  • Note when using emergency contraceptive pills in breastfeeding women
  • Learn about the contraceptive pill containing Progestin
  • Bleeding in the closed area after taking the contraceptive pill

About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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