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Birth control pills and alcohol

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Usually hormonal contraceptives do not cause significant changes in a woman’s life. This means that she still goes to parties, holidays and on dates, where often is present alcohol and there is temptation to have a glass of wine or a cocktail. However, many believe that alcohol reduces the effect of birth control pills, leading to an unwanted pregnancy. Today we will talk about the correct combination of alcohol and oral contraceptives. Usually, when you decide to use oral contraceptives, you must realize that you’re going to use these pills for a long time; accordingly, manufacturers do not run the risk of limiting their potential customers in the use of alcohol. As a rule, there are no direct contraindications, but having decided to combine these two factors, one must become acquainted with their interaction and possible negative consequences. Many girls and women ask themselves: “can I drink alcohol when I’m on BC pills?” The basis of these medicines consists of female sex horm

Is it true that OC pills cause low libido?

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Is it true that OC pills cause low libido? For many years, reception of contraceptive pills has been controversial they are attributed with the ability to cause cancer and disrupt the structure of the genital organs. But most researchers attribute to the reception of oral contraceptives sexual dysfunction. Is it true? Do OC pills cause low libido? This is a very urgent issue, because being happy with the sexual life is a reliable basis for the development of long-term and reliable relations between a man and a woman. Hormonal contraception is one of the most reliable ways to protect you against unwanted pregnancy. About how much it is reliable says the fact that millions of women around the planet use these pills. Therefore, we must understand clearly whether OC pills cause low libido or not. This method won appreciation of many women because it is very convenient. And there are many pills, so you can choose one that is just perfect for you. All you have to do is to timely take such

Pros/cons of OC pills, what are they?

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Pros/cons of OC pills, what are they? Perhaps, among the questions about women’s health there are not so many subjects that would cause such opposite opinions — from total enthusiasm to complete hatred. And first of all the whole gamut of emotions refers to oral contraception, which over the past years have been declared both a panacea and the most horrible destroyer of women’s health. Let’s clarify that oral contraception (OC) involves hormonal preparations (tablets). Their purpose is to help you to avoid unplanned conception. They consist, as a rule, of 2 main ingredients — estrogen and gestagen. These substances suppress ovulation and therefore, don’t let you to conceive. By their composition, OC agents are monophasic, biphasic and three-phase. Biphasic are practically not used these days. But three-phase ones have found their admirers.Pros/cons of OC pills are very similar, despite their composition. In contrast to the past years, today are used for contraceptive purposes low-dose