Understanding The Side Effects Of Contraceptive Pills

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Oral contraceptive pills are a reversible, effective, long-term contraceptive method for women to prevent pregnancy.
They work primarily by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus, and altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation.
There are 2 types of contraceptive pills.
Combined oral contraceptive pill, which is the most common type, and progestin-only pills.
Apart from contraception, these pills are indicated for following conditions.
To regulate menstruation when periods are irregular.
In the treatment of dysmenorrhea, or painful periods.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Endometriosis.
To reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
And to treat premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
In this video, our primary goal is to explore the common adverse effects of oral contraceptive pills.
The most common ones include nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, mood changes, weight gain, breakthrough bleeding or spotting, and decreased sex drive.
Less common, but significant side effects include venous thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
High blood pressure.
Increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.
Elevated liver enzyme levels.
Benign hepatic adenomas.
Increased risk of breast, cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancer.
Metabolic effects such as altered glucose tolerance and dyslipidemia.
And mood changes.
Absolute contraindications for the use of contraceptive pills include the following.
History of thromboembolic disorders.
Estrogen dependent tumors.
Severe liver disease.
Migraine with aura.
And uncontrolled hypertension.

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