Hormone binary pills consist of two types of female sex hormones: estrogen and progestogen (synthetic progesterone). They differ in the doses of both hormones and their type. This method of contraception is practically reliable. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of the combined contraceptive pill and who can use this method of contraception.

Two-component hormone pillsinhibit ovulation and thicken the mucus in the cervix, making it impervious to sperm. They also cause changes in the lining of the uterus, leading to its thinning. Two-component tablets are divided into monophasic (then each of the 21 tablets has the same composition), two-phase (in the package there are two types of tablets with different hormone content) and three-phase (the package contains three types of tablets imitating the natural monthly cycle).

Who is two-component hormone pills for

Single-phase tablets with a minimum dose of estrogen (20-35 mcg) are most often recommended for women before the age of 25 and those after 35-40. years of age that are approaching menopause. Three-phase hormone pills are rarely used. Sometimes they are prescribed to women between the ages of 25 and 35 who do not tolerate single-phase pills.

How to use two-component hormone pills

You take the combined contraceptive pills for 21 days. When the packaging is over, you take a 7-day break. Bleeding should occur at this time. We start taking the pill from the new package on the 8th day, even if the period is not over.

Two-component hormone pills: benefits

  • They are a reliable contraceptive. Their effectiveness is high - it is 0.1-0.8, provided, however, that you take them as recommended.
  • They reduce the risk of developing ovarian and endometrial cancer.
  • Pills containing modern progestin (Jeanine, Femoden, Marvelon, Minulet) or drospirenone (Yasmin, Yasminelle) with beneficial properties, improve the condition of the skin and hair. They limit the effects of testosterone, which is often responsible for acne, oily skin and hair. The work of the sebaceous glands is directly influenced by Diane-35, registered as a drugcombating adolescent acne.
  • They regulate the length of the menstrual cycle and reduce the amount of bleeding. They eliminate PMS-related ailments.
  • Properly selected do not cause weight gain. It is true that tablets with a high dose of estrogen can retain water in the body. That is why women sometimes gain 2-3 kg at the beginning, but after 2-3 months their weight returns to normal. If you have such problems, your doctor can advise you on preparations with drospirenone, which prevents water retention in the tissues.
  • After discontinuing the pill, you can decide to have a child after just one month. Research does not confirm the opinion that hormonal contraception affects the multiplicity of pregnancies.
  • You can take the pills as long as you like. If the doctor decides that the body's needs have changed, he will suggest changing the preparation or method himself. It is unfounded to take 3-month breaks after 9 months of taking tablets. After that, it is often impossible to go back to the previous pills because there are side effects that were not there before, such as spotting.

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Disadvantages of the two-component hormone pill

  • The pills cannot be taken by women with liver failure, atherosclerosis, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, as well as with untreated diabetes (if a woman takes insulin, she can take pills under the supervision of a gynecologist and endocrinologist). The tablets cannot be used by women with coagulation disorders, thromboembolism, breast, ovarian, endometrial and rectal cancer (also if they have had a disease or are genetically burdened with them).
  • The pills must not be taken by pregnant women (there is a risk of miscarriage) or those who are breastfeeding (combined pills cause loss of food), women with unexplained bleeding or spotting from the genital tract.
  • Tablets increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. Scientists are divided on the increased risk of breast cancer.
  • The tablets should not be taken by a smoker after 35 years of age. Nicotine in combination with a dose of hormones increases the risk of thrombosis.
  • Remember to take your pills regularly.

How much do two-component hormone pills cost

PLN 20-50 a month.

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