Tips on Choosing Contraceptives

Things to consider when choosing a contraceptive :

• Some pills have side effects, some pills are not advisable if you are smoking or have high blood pressure.
• Barrier methods of contraception can provoke cystitis. Example of barrier contraceptive is Condom.
• How often do you have sex?
• How important is not getting pregnant to you.
• Is it convenient for you to go for a regular consultation to your doctor. Taking of pill require a regular consultation to your doctor.

Before choosing what kind of contraceptive to use, it is best to consult with your doctor so that you will know what is the best kind of contraceptive to use for your condition.

Pros and Cons of the Pill

Negative Effects of Oestrogen Containing Contraceptive Pills: Weight gain, Nausea, Vomiting, Depression, Water Retention, Headaches

If it persist it is advisable to change to different kind of pill or to an alternative kind of contraception.

More Serious Side- Effect of Contraceptive Pills:

• Increased tendency to blood clotting that can increase the risk of leg vein and lung thrombosis.
• High blood can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Diabetes

Non smoking women under 35 has a very small percentage of risk from taking oestrogen containing pills. Risk increases with age, smoking and obesity. It is also important to know that the higher the oestrogen content, the more likely the side effects are, so ask your doctor to give you a low oestrogen pill if possible. Another research show that oestrogen containing pill are associated with an incidence of breast and cervical cancer, especially on women who are taking this when they are very young

Positive Effect of Contraceptive Pills:

• Can help protects against cancer of the uterus and ovaries. Always use under medical supervision.

Reminder When Taking a Pill:

Oral contraceptives work best if you take them at the same time each day. For the progesterone-only pill(mini-Pill), if you are more than three hours late, you are effectively starting over again and you will need to use some other form of contraception for the next 7 days to be safe.

Timing is more flexible with combined oestrogen-and-progesterone pills. If you are more than 12 hours late, take pill as soon as you remember, and take the next pill at the correct time. Use an additional form of barrier contraception, such as condoms or a diaphragm, for the next 7 days.