Side effects of birth control pills

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Side effects of birth control pills.

Currently, there are still many doubts about taking birth control pills, such as what are the advantages and disadvantages, including whether there are any side effects. If choosing a birth control method by taking birth control pills for a long period of time, one of the doubts is whether take for a long time will result in a risk of breast cancer.

Generally, birth control pills are divided into 2 main types.

  1. Combined hormonal
  2. Birth control pills that contain only progestogens

Combined hormonal contain estrogen and progesterone. Which are also divided into two groups: a group that contains the same amount of estrogen and progesterone in every pill, and another group that contains a different amount of hormones in each pill. Normally, a woman’s risk of cancer depends on the high level of estrogen in the body for a long time, such as:

  • Premature menstruation (before age 12)
  • Delayed menopause (age 55)
  • Having your first child after the age of 30
  • No children

Q: Does taking birth control pills, whether oral or injected, carry a risk of cancer?

A: The risk of cancer increases slightly due to the increase in estrogen levels in the body. However, it should be noted that the hormones do not stay in our bodies for long, so they are not the main factor in causing cancer. In addition, birth control pill users are already at risk, so the risk will only increase slightly. And if you แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ stop using for more than 10 years, the risk of cancer will decrease to the same as people who do not use. However in addition to their ability to prevent pregnancy, also have other health benefits, such as

  • Help adjust your menstrual cycle to be on time.
  • Reduce menstrual pain
  • Prevent iron deficiency anemia
  • Prevent ectopic pregnancy
  • Prevent endometrial cancer
  • Reduces the incidence of ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer.

Consider useful and accepted drugs that can be used. However, they must be used appropriately, only when necessary, and not use continuously for too long. If you want to prevent pregnancy, there are other methods, such as having the male use condoms.