节育控制是一个非常私人的主题。在服用避孕药时，每个使用它的妇女可能会有不同的关注和目标。因此，有许多关于避孕药的神话及其副作用。Dr. Ronald Stewart, an obstetrician and gynecologist atBanner Health Clinic在科罗拉多州，对这些避孕药的这些神话提出了他的意见。
#1 – The pill makes you gain weight.
错误的。Birth control pills have not been shown to cause weight gain. In a summary of multiple studies, women both gained and lost weight. Each body is different; therefore, each reacts differently.
Some women have been known to gain weight the first or second month of starting the pill, but this essentially always returns to normal.
Dr. Stewart says, “Unfortunately, weight gain while taking the pill must be attributed to lifestyle issues.” With proper diet and exercise, you can expect your weight to stay generally the same while you take birth control pills.
＃2 - 早起开始药丸会损害您的生殖器官或引起不孕症。
错误的。截至目前，没有证据证明这一索赔。
Starting birth control pills on年轻女性who are approaching puberty has also never been shown to cause any issues with development of sexual characteristics, sexual function or fertility.
#3 – The pill can cause birth defects in babies.
错误的。Unfortunately, taking birth control pills does not always prevent pregnancy. In the rare cases that pregnancy occurs while taking the pill, there is no evidence of adverse effects on the fetus.
在过去，担心含有黄体酮的药丸的化学化妆品可能对胎儿产生影响。斯图尔特博士声称这从未被发现是真的。
Although you should not take birth control while pregnant because it is not necessary, the baby will not be harmed if you aren’t aware of the pregnancy for some time.
#4 – All birth control pills are the same.
错误的。There are two types of birth control pills.
Combination of estrogen and progesterone:
This is the most common type of pill. It has a combination of both components. Typically, the amount of estrogen is the same, but the progesterone can vary.
这种变化是可能导致女性不同的反应。这也可能导致不同的副作用，医生可能需要调整剂量。这些是个别反应，但这些种类的一般原则是相同的。
Furthermore, in recent years the packaging has changed so that not all pills consist of 21 hormone pills and seven placebos. Some have shorter placebo intervals, and some have much longer periods of hormonal use which allow for fewer menses during a given period of time.
Progesterone only:
这种类型的药丸通常被称为迷你丸，并且可以在任何女人中使用。然而，这种类型如果最常用于母乳喂养之后的女性。
This can also be a personal preference, but it is important to discuss options with your doctor about what might be best for your body.
#5 – The pill does not work as well if you are overweight.
错误的。Very low-dose birth control pills have been seen to be less effective in a significantly heavier female, but that typically would never be the correct prescription.
Standard dose pills have not been shown to work any less effectively in terms of a woman’s weight.
#6 – The pill is only for contraception.
Birth control pills were obviously initially developed for contraception. However, there are many other benefits to using the pill.
Dr. Stewart lists some other uses:
- 调节月经，为具有不规则时期的女性
- To decrease menstrual pain – this can be especially helpful in younger women or women who suffer from endometriosis
- To suppress hair growth in women with excessive hair
- To decrease the amount of blood flow in women with heavy periods
- To treat premenstrual syndrome
- To treat acne
＃7 - 药丸会导致癌症。
It is true that long-term use of combination birth control pills prior to a first pregnancy has been associated with a slight increased risk of breast cancer. There are also many other factors that weigh into breast cancer risk.
However, it is also true that use of birth control pills decreases the risk of both ovarian and uterine cancer.
If you are interested in starting birth control, or learning about which type is best for you, visit your primary care doctor or gynecologist. To find a doctor near you, go tovwin.comac德赢官方首页
