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Consisting of a hormone which inhibits ovulation, oral
contraceptives are very effective in preventing conception and
allow for spontaneity in lovemaking. To gain maximum efficiency
from this contraceptive it is essential that you remember to
take it on a regular basis and if possible, at the same time
each day. When failing to take a tablet or suffering from
diarrhoea it will be necessary for you to use another form of
protection until the onset of your next period. Certain drugs
may also have an adverse reaction to the Pill, so it is
suggested that you consult your doctor or pharmacist before
taking any medication. If you are a breastfeeding mother the
Pill is probably not the best contraceptive method for you,
since the hormones can suppress lactation. However it is
possible to use low-dose progesterone-only oral contraceptives,
which will have the least effect on your milk supply, but may
still affect the quality of the milk you produce. When planning
a second pregnancy, you may find it takes longer to conceive,
than if you had been using a barrier method, so it is advisable
to switch to another method of contraception three months before
you plan on conceiving.
Risk to your health is slight but does increase with age and
smoking, and is therefore not usually recommended for women over
the age of 45 or those over 35 who smoke. Women suffering from
cardiovascular problems, thrombosis, know of, or suspect breast
cancer, tumours of the liver or endometrial cancer should also
be very wary of using this contraceptive method. Oral
contraceptives may also be unsuitable for women suffering with
diabetes, obesity or gall bladder problems.
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