Apanemia Health Centre

Hormonal contraceptives are pills, injections and skin patches whose active substances are female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Inhibit ovulation and make the mucus thicker contained in the cervix (cervical), while driving changes in the endometrium so that the egg does not implant.

Side effects. Nowadays they have high efficacy and few adverse consequences, but can cause:

- Menstrual irregularities. The period of bleeding may be delayed or brought forward, as well as more intense or weak.
- Headache.
- Breast tenderness. They become very sensitive to touch.
- Weight change. Usually increases.
- Mood change. The woman is irritable.
- Acne. Presence of pimples and blackheads as a result of hormonal changes.

Contraindications

- Pregnancy and lactation. Its use in these stages is strictly forbidden, even when pregnancy is suspected.
- Breast cancer. Is the presence of a malignant tumor in one breast. When this problem is ongoing, hormones can stimulate abnormal or cancerous cells.
- Liver problems. Hepatitis or liver tumor are conditions that can worsen with these hormones.
- Smoking. Women who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day (a pack) may be more prone to cancer.

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