6 Common Oral Contraception Queries

Posted on January 22, 2009 in Latest News

This is a useful article with information about the most common doubts regarding contraceptive pills, how to use them and what their side effects are. This will help all the first time users and also those who still have doubts though they use it.
6 Common Oral Contraception Queries
Read on to find answers to all your questions:
•    Which Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) is right for you?
The best thing would be to consult a gynaecologist who can study your medical history and recommend the right pill for you. At first a mild estrogen pill would be ideal for you. However, the gynaecologist might increase the dose with time.
•    Can one use OCP if she has diabetes or even cancer?
In case you have diabetes you have to be on a restricted dose of estrogen. Same if you have cancer, but do consult your doctor before opting for one. However, one has incidents of cancer (of the reproductive organs like breasts, cervix or uterus) in family then ask your doctor for advice.
•    Does taking OCP mean increased weight?
Using the wrong pill can make you gain up to 5 kilos in a month. Under normal circumstances, you can gain up to 2 to 3 kilos in 6 months, this happens due to the changes in hormonal balance in your body.
•    Is it possible to conceive even if you are taking your pills regularly?
The pill will check your chances of conceiving with 99% success rate. Remember you need to take care that you don’t miss a pill or delay in taking it as it will reduce its efficiency. Certain antibiotics also reduce effectiveness of OCP, so let your doctor know about other medication that you are supposed to take.
•    Can taking pills during pregnancy harm the baby?
Of course it will if you are continuing it for a month. Sometimes, women are not aware that they have conceived and continue taking pills. So, you need to take pregnancy test if you are in doubt. However, low dose pills for a short while will not harm your baby.
•    Can OCP make you miss your menstrual cycle?
When you first start taking it there is possibility that you will miss a couple of your cycles. After a while it will come back to your normal cycles.
If you ever vomit within two hours of taking the pill then take another immediately, but if there is a four hour gap then you need not. In case, you forget taking your pill then take it whenever you remember, if you had forgotten it last night have two the next day. If you have irregular periods then consult your doctor before taking any pill.

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