Op. Dr. Abdulaziz Akkaya underlined that birth control pills lose their protective properties in uncontrolled use, such as forgetting the daily amount or taking too much, and said, "Therefore, when they exceed their intended use, they create the risk of pregnancy." He said.
Things to consider when using birth control pills
Before using birth control pills, be sure to consult a gynecologist. Op. said that a gynecological examination should be performed. Dr. Abdulaziz Akkaya said, “As a result of this examination, after evaluating the effects of the hormonal values contained in the pills on the person, the appropriate drugs and the way of use are determined. Therefore, in order to avoid possible side effects, it should not be used unless recommended by a doctor.” He said.
It should be taken regularly
Op points out the importance of taking birth control pills regularly at the same time every day and on a full stomach. Dr. Akkaya said, “If birth control pills are not taken on the day they are supposed to be taken, they can be taken again when remembered. However, in order to compensate for this situation, more than one drug should not be taken consecutively.” He said.
There should not be a break until the box is finished
Birth control pills are usually 21 or 28 and start from the day they are used. There should be no break until the box is finished. After the box is finished, a 1-week break is given for menstrual bleeding to occur. After menstrual bleeding ends, the second box should be used again in the same way. However, if menstrual bleeding does not occur in the meantime, it is recommended that you take a pregnancy test before starting the second box. Although very rare, pregnancy may occur depending on the way the pills are used.
It may interact with medications
If birth control pills are taken together with some medications, they may lose their protective properties. noteworthy Op. Dr. Akkaya said, “Some antibiotic drugs, especially penicillin, can reduce this effect. For this reason, additional protection methods should be used during periods when drug use is needed. "You can benefit from their information." he said.
Antalya Gynecologyand ObstetricianOp. Dr. Abdulaziz Akkaya stated that birth control pills can be used after pregnancies that end in miscarriage or after an abortion operation and said, “However, we do not recommend breastfeeding mothers to use them during this period. Mothers who do not breastfeed can use combined pills 6 to 7 weeks after birth, in accordance with the doctor's recommendation. “This period covers the mother's postpartum period and we do not recommend the use of any medication until it ends.” He said:
Situations in which birth control pills are unsafe
The hormones contained in birth control pills affect the health problems of the person and make them worse. can take it to another dimension. For this reason, women with the following health problems should not use it.
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Pregnancy suspicion
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Women over 35 years of age and especially women who smoke
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Breast cancer risk
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Liver patients
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Epilepsy patients
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Hypertension
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Diabetics
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Psychological disorders (e.g. depression)
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High amount of triglycerides in the blood
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Gallbladder disease
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Sickle cell disease anemia disease
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Women experiencing menstrual irregularities for unknown reasons
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