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Hormonal contraceptives: truth and myths. Side effects of hormonal contraceptives kill

« If there are facts that contradict the theory,

then you need to refute the theory and accept the facts"

Claude Bernard

Which of you, dear women, has not taken hormonal drugs - contraceptives?

But not every woman thinks about the mechanism of action of these pills, what effect they have on the body as a whole, and what consequences await you after long-term use.

Typically, hormones (female sex hormone replacements) are prescribed to a large number of women to:

contraception;
stimulation of ovulation;
"treatment" of ovarian cysts,
and recently they began to prescribe it to young girls to improve the quality of their skin (for acne).

It's time to talk about the essence of the action of these drugs

Oral (those taken by mouth) hormonal contraceptive (anti-conception) medications are tablets for daily use. Each tablet contains analogues of female sex hormones.

The mechanisms of action of the drugs are not fully understood. The contraceptive effect occurs as a result of the sum of changes in a woman’s body from the action of hormones:

violation in the process of maturation of the egg and, accordingly, ovulation (the release of a mature egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube);
violation maturation of the endometrium (mucous layer of the uterus), resulting in implantation, i.e. attachment of a fertilized egg is impossible;

You need to understand that a hormonal drug affects all levels of the female body, from mood to the genitals, which have receptors for these hormones (cervix, tubes, ovaries, uterus).

Now, after many years of mass use of these drugs, we can talk about their side effects, which, unfortunately, they forgot to indicate in the instructions for use.

Consequences of long-term use of contraceptives (more than 5 years):

Common infertility in women. I call this situation “my ovaries have retired.” When a woman takes hormonal contraceptives, her own ovaries receive information that there is no need to produce hormones and stop doing so forever.

A large number of complications during childbirth. Discoordination labor activity, weakness of labor, pacing, placental abruption and others. Why do you think?

Yes, because childbirth is a coordinated process that is regulated by the timely release of various hormones. Long-term use of synthesized hormones disrupts this delicate connection in the body. Harmony is broken!!! Where can we talk about natural childbirth!

More frequent births of children with Down syndrome.

Of course there is more complications that you can read in the annotation for the drug:

thromboembolism (blockage of blood vessels leading to strokes) occurs due to an increase in blood viscosity;
liver diseases;
the risk of cervical cancer increases with the use of drugs, in particular in women who smoke.

In conclusion, I would like to provide you with a document:

Statement by the Moscow Society of Orthodox Doctors in connection with the widespread advertising of hormonal contraceptives

Advertising for hormonal contraception is based on profit, not a medical nature, and aims to make a profit from their sale. Harmlessness Statement hormonal contraceptives is not true and is due to commercial considerations.

We, Orthodox doctors in Moscow, are concerned about the aggressive imposition of commercial advertising of hormonal contraceptives on the territory of Russia. Guided by our Christian and medical duty, we consider ourselves obligated to warn the population of the country that hormonal contraceptive pills have negative impact on health, lead to a variety of complications and can cause severe and incurable diseases, including cancer, and infertility. When taking these drugs, there is also a risk of severecomplications in future children.

In addition, when taking any hormonal contraceptives, the death of an already conceived child is possible. early stage embryonic development.

Manufacture and sale of hormonal contraceptives is big business. All antenatal clinics are “fed” by medical representatives of the companies that produce these pills. Doctors are given various gifts, prize promotions are held - everything for the mass prescription of their drugs.

In family planning offices, you and very young girls will be taught to take these pills supposedly for a good purpose - “family planning” and the prevention of abortions.

But the deeper meaning of the mass distribution of these drugs is not money.

These are drugs that undermine a woman’s health. The responsibility of women and men to each other disappears at the beginning of “close” relationships, which, in turn, leads to “free” ones. sexual relations. And all this, in its depth, devalues family relationships.

For the article, I used materials from the book “At a reception in a antenatal clinic” by Kirill Anatolyevich Ivanov, Arkady Ivanovich Tanakov, Konstantin Yuryevich Boyarsky.

These are the facts that make us think about our health. I was prompted to write this article for you. a large number of complications during childbirth in women who took hormones. Because then, when you are dealing with infertility, placental abruption, and so on, all the damaging effects of hormone therapy cannot be eliminated from the body in an instant.

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The use of hormonal drugs is associated with great health risks, so before prescribing them, the doctor weighs the pros and cons of hormonal therapy. Especially when it comes to the treatment of children and adults with special diseases, where the use of hormones is almost the only way to recover. But under no circumstances should you buy or take medications without permission, without consulting a qualified doctor.
I want to tell you about the "classic" Negative influence hormonal drugs on the body of children and adults. All information was taken from open sources - encyclopedias, medical websites and medical consultations. From which it became clear that hormonal drugs of the previous generation (medicines of the 20th century) are more dangerous than modern ones (in principle, this should be obvious). However, this does not mean that new products in the world of hormonal drugs do not have negative consequences of their use.
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
If it is not adjusted correctly, you may still experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. During treatment you may go through one or both of these phases in different time. If hypo or hyperthyroidism occurs, it is important to discuss this with your doctor so that they can adjust your treatment if necessary and advise you on how to reduce these effects.

What are the main signs of hypothyroidism?
Fatigue, swelling, chills, constipation, weight gain, muscle weakness, difficulty concentrating, depression, memory problems.
What are the main signs of hyperthyroidism
Agitation, irritability, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath on exertion, tremors, excessive sweating, diarrhea, weight loss, insomnia, muscle weakness.
So, what can you get sick after long-term use of medications based on glucocorticosteroids? These drugs have a pronounced positive therapeutic effect, but the manifestation of side effects is observed in 20%-100% of patients, of which 25% suffer from pronounced complications. I will list just a few of them:
Classic - metabolic disorder. As a result of taking drugs, fat metabolism changes, disturbances appear in the gastrointestinal tract (changes in acidity, potassium excretion and sodium retention in the body, which contributes to swelling), the functioning of the adrenal cortex, etc.;

Very often (about 30% of cases) with long-term use of one of the most common drugs (prednisone), Cushing's syndrome occurs, due to which a person experiences significant changes in appearance. In addition, drugs based on glucocorticosteroids from endocrine system hyperglycemia, even cause steroid diabetes, etc.

Disorders of nervous activity - manifests itself in the form of frequent depressive states, increased irritability, short temper, etc.;

On the part of the visual organs, there is a high probability of developing eye cataracts, increased internal pressure in the apples of the eyes, which often leads to glaucoma, etc.;

From the outside musculoskeletal system The human body also experiences malfunctions and side effects. They manifest themselves in the form of skin dermatitis, micro-tears in adipose tissue, acne-like rashes on the skin, the appearance of scars, and atrophy and hypotrophy of the leg muscles develop. In 30% of children, such drugs cause growth retardation bone tissue etc;

On the part of the immune system, overall immunity and resistance to common bacteria and infections decreases. The rate of wound healing decreases.

Increased arterial pressure, the blood clotting rate increases, which in turn can lead to the appearance of blood clots and blood clots in the vessels. And this can lead to deaths.

There is a lot of controversy about the side effects of drugs for fetuses.

Regarding the effects of drugs on children, side effects almost identical to the manifestations in adults only with greater frequency. Therefore, try to consult with several doctors before you start giving hormonal drugs to children.
The signs listed above are for illustration only and may have a cause other than hyper or hypothyroidism, meaning that if you have any of these symptoms, it is not necessarily caused by hormone therapy. These signs often change over time and from person to person and are not related to the course of the cancer.

How do other drugs and medications affect contraception? These are medications that help the body fight bacteria and viruses by killing or weakening the bacteria. They are harmless to viral infections such as general rhinitis and fungal infections eg against mold. They are among the most common drugs in modern medicine.
If I made a mistake somewhere, please correct me. If you have any other questions, write here, I’ll try to find the answer.

What is the effect of birth control pills on a woman’s body? Having decided to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy, many girls choose hormonal contraception. However, before you decide to start taking hormonal pills, they are interested in what changes will occur in their body, and what is the effect of contraceptives on the body... Let's talk about it.

Antibiotics and hormonal contraceptives

One risk is the use of antibiotics. They influence intestinal microflora and therefore on the absorption and effectiveness of birth control pills. The body does not receive the required dose of hormones, and you cannot rely entirely on the pill for the rest of the cycle. Therefore, it is important for a woman to think about this option and choose to protect herself in another way towards the end of her cycle, whether with a condom or other means of protection against conception. The reliability of hormonal contraceptives also reduces some diseases of the digestive tract.

The principle of contraceptive action on a woman

Birth control pills contain small doses of female sex hormones – estrogen and progesterone (gestagen), which cause a number of changes in a woman’s body. What is the effect of the tablets?

Not all girls know this, but hormonal contraceptives (hormonal contraceptives) have three phases of protection against pregnancy. The first, most important stage is that they prevent the release of eggs from the ovaries for fertilization. Sometimes on at this stage a malfunction may occur, that is, a mature egg in in rare cases can still move to fallopian tube, where fertilization by sperm usually occurs. For this, a condition is necessary - male reproductive cells must freely penetrate the woman’s fallopian tube.

All antibiotics negatively affect the intestinal microflora. The bacteria in which they live are involved in the utilization of hormones. The hormones a woman eats in the pill are slowly processed into soluble intestines in the intestines and then moved into the intestines to be eliminated. The bacteria's effects are chemically altered and returned to the blood. This cycle prolongs the retention of the hormone in the body. Not all antibiotics are the same, some have a greater effect on the intestinal microflora, others less. The greatest risk occurs with antibiotics wide range actions that, in addition to bacteria, causing disease, destroy intestinal bacteria.

This is where the second line of defense comes into play - under the influence of hormones, the girl’s cervical mucus becomes viscous, and sperm simply cannot get through such a barrier. fallopian tubes, where they will meet with the egg. However, even in this scenario, failure may occur. If the most active and tenacious sperm can penetrate through the thick mucus to the egg and fertilize it, the last of the planned, third, protection options will work.

If a woman prescribes an antibiotic doctor, it is recommended to state that the woman is taking hormonal contraceptives and ask the doctor to explain the pregnancy risk for the specific product. Laxatives are substances that promote bowel movement and are used against constipation. Constipation may be caused an unpleasant feeling extrusion and overload, abdominal pain, discomfort and sensation incomplete emptying. They are also used for targeted bowel movements, such as for examinations and some treatments.

When taking birth control pills, the mucous membrane of the uterine cavity changes, it becomes loose, which makes it unfavorable soil for the implantation of an embryo. That is, the fertilized egg, having descended into the uterine cavity, will not be able to gain a foothold in the endometrial layer, which means that at this stage the pregnancy will end. Everything seems to be fine, but here it’s worth thinking about what effect these pills have on a woman’s body in terms of her health?

The tendency for constipation increases with age. Typical for people with sedentary occupations and people confined to bed. Constipation, which affects women more often than men, will not permit the use of laxatives. His problems are more complex and must always be sought the real reason. They can be bad habits nutrition, insufficient fluid intake, stress, nervousness, some metabolic disorders. The use of lasers with irritating effects is not without risk, as it disrupts the water and ion balance.

Laxatives and hormonal contraceptives

Vomiting or very severe diarrhea may also cause problems. This shouldn't have been a problem at one time, but you definitely shouldn't take this type of medication on a regular or long-term basis because it has bad influence on the intestines. Some foods that are a little more gentle than drugs are a little attractive.

Positive influence for a woman hormonal contraceptives

Thanks to taking GC, a girl can lead a normal life. sex life without fear of getting pregnant. Many modern drugs significantly improve the quality of the menstrual cycle, making it regular and the periods themselves painless. With all this, menstrual flow becomes scanty and short-lived, and therefore causes almost no inconvenience to women. At their discretion, girls can either delay the approach of menstruation or bring its onset closer.

If these discomforts occur within three to four hours of taking the pill, you may think of it as forgotten because the body hasn't had a chance to process it. In practice, this means that taking medications from gastrointestinal tract may be delayed when using laxatives, so laxatives should not be used with oral contraceptives. What time can you take laxatives in the elevator or ask your doctor about it.

Antiepileptics - medications for epilepsy

Antiepileptic drugs work by inhibiting irritation nerve cells in the brain. It is impossible to say with certainty which antiepileptic is the safest and the most risky. Today there are new antiepileptic drugs that have fewer side effects, as was the case with drugs in the recent past. The new generation of epileptic drugs does not affect the reliability of contraception. Even long-term use of contraceptives does not affect epileptic seizures.

Having started taking birth control pills, many girls note a weakening of premenstrual syndrome - their mammary glands do not become engorged, and their mood remains at the same level. Drugs such as Yarina help relieve swelling, as well as moderate sebum production. Thanks to this it disappears acne and the condition of hair and nails improves. The positive effect of GCs also lies in the fact that their use helps reduce blood loss during menstruation, and the hemoglobin level is normalized.

Antiepileptics and hormonal contraceptives

If a woman is epileptic, it is important that her neurologist and gynecologist are consulted when choosing the most appropriate method of contraception. It is possible that some antiepileptic treatments may interfere with the effectiveness of hormonal contraception, which may lead to unwanted pregnancy. There is the possibility of an interaction between the hormones in birth control pills and the medications women use for contraception. Some of these drugs speed up the breakdown of hormones in the blood, causing hormonal contraceptives to become less effective.

It is known that even after short-term use of birth control pills (for 3-6 months) and their subsequent cancellation, it is much easier for girls to get pregnant. Thanks to these pills, the function of the ovaries is inhibited, and when they are stopped, the ovaries work more vigorously and stably. It is not for nothing that couples who cannot get pregnant for a long time are recommended this method. A woman takes hormonal contraceptives, then stops taking them, and over the next 2-3 months the long-awaited pregnancy almost always occurs.

Unfortunately, after this type of surgery, this condition can occur even over a long period of time. Such changes should be systematically removed, but, unfortunately, sometimes slight thickening and discoloration of the skin remain for a long time. If in doubt, consult the doctor who treated the case.

Igor Madej Surgeon, aesthetic medicine doctor, oncologist, Wroclaw

Central nervous system is a frequent but not the most common site of distribution. The time before the first symptoms depends on the location of the tumor itself, and it often happens that these changes remain silent, despite growing even to a really large sizes. The prognosis depends on the tumor itself.

Negative effects of birth control pills on a woman and her health

The Civil Code has and negative sides. For example, if an incompetent doctor prescribed them to a girl, without taking into account the characteristics of her health, without taking into account her anamnesis and her habits, the pills can lead to serious problems with health. The thing is that GCs, which are taken orally, have an effect on cardiovascular system.

Psychotherapist, Doctor of Natural Medicine, Warsaw Meetings

Piotr Sawicki, ENT, Bydgoszcz, attends meetings

Cold -. Viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract with especially severe symptoms in the nose Cold symptoms are cough, sore throat, runny nose and mild fever or chills Symptoms usually disappear within seven days, although some may persist for up to three. Some of the viruses that cause colds can also cause asymptomatic infections. The data collected do not allow us to determine whether cough suppressants are more effective than simple painkillers, and their use is not recommended in children due to the lack of evidence of their effectiveness and the potential harm associated with their use.

If a girl has problems with her veins, for example, thrombophlebitis, then birth control pills are contraindicated for her. When taken, the blood becomes thicker, clots can form in it, and this leads to thrombosis and other health problems. Women who smoke GCs are also not recommended, since the simultaneous use of nicotine and tablets significantly increases the load on the heart.

The abuse of dextromethorphan has led to the drug being banned in many countries. In adults, symptoms such as a runny nose can be relieved with first-generation antihistamines; the use of these drugs is associated with the occurrence of adverse events in the form of, for example, increased sleepiness. Other drugs with a cleansing effect, such as pseudoephedrine, are also effective in adults. Ipratropium bromide nasal spray can also reduce the symptoms of a runny nose, but its irritant effect is low.

On the other side, antihistamines the second generation does not seem to be effective. Due to the lack of testing, it is not possible to determine whether increased fluid intake may have a beneficial effect on symptoms or shorten airway obstruction, similar to how humidified air is warmed. One study showed the effectiveness of essential oil rubs in relieving symptoms such as night cough, nasal obstruction and sleep disturbances. Antibiotics and antiviral drugs Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections and therefore do not affect cold-causing viruses.

There is information that girls who take birth control pills for a long time are at greater risk of developing breast and cervical cancer. Those at particular risk are those diagnosed with cervical erosion. All these features must be taken into account by the doctor prescribing the pills.

Krzysztof Gierlotka Infectious diseases doctor, hepatologist, sexologist, Bydgoszcz

Because of the potential for adverse events, antibiotic administration is damaging; however, they are usually prescribed to patients. Common reasons widespread antibiotics are: patients' expectations about being prescribed an antibiotic, the physician's desire to do something for the patient, and difficulties in identifying a cause-and-effect relationship between adverse events and antibiotics. The result shows that low or negative titers are good. However, you need to do a test over time to be 100% sure.

Birth control pills are definitely beneficial healthy women helping to cope with premenstrual syndrome, mood swings make critical days more comfortable. However, if you have certain diseases, it is better to abstain from them, since the harm from taking them will exceed the benefits. You should never prescribe these pills yourself, because you don’t know whether they will suit you and what consequences they may lead to.

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In addition, benzathylene penicillin should be used to treat syphilis, doses and quantities depending on the phase. If it is in fact the smell of alcohol or similar substances, it could indicate, for example, diabetes or other metabolic disorders, so first of all you should contact your GP or GP to rule out diabetes or kidney dysfunction or malfunction of the medications that the patient requires urgent consultation. Please don't underestimate this.

Good morning, your symptoms also indicate hypothyroidism. You should consult a doctor general practice and ask to see a doctor. If necessary, the doctor will refer you to an endocrinologist. And although more than half a century has passed since then, the pills still cause a lot of controversy. First of all, because of the side effects that are attributed to them. Of course, you can't generalize and say that each type of pill will cause the same side effects in every woman. Each body is different, so the reaction to hormonal contraception- this is a very individual question.

What is the effect of birth control pills on a woman’s body? Having decided to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy, many girls choose hormonal contraception. However, before deciding to start taking hormonal pills, they are interested in what changes will occur in their body, and what is the effect of contraceptives on the body... Let's talk about it.

The principle of contraceptive action on a woman

Birth control pills contain small doses of female sex hormones – estrogen and progesterone (gestagen), which cause a number of changes in a woman’s body. What is the effect of the tablets?

Not all girls know this, but hormonal contraceptives (hormonal contraceptives) have three phases of protection against pregnancy. The first, most important stage is that they prevent the release of eggs from the ovaries for fertilization. Sometimes at this stage a failure can occur, that is, a mature egg in rare cases can still move into the fallopian tube, where it is usually fertilized by a sperm. For this, a condition is necessary - male reproductive cells must freely penetrate the woman’s fallopian tube.

This is where the second line of defense comes into play - under the influence of hormones cervical mucus girls become viscous, through such a barrier sperm simply cannot get to the fallopian tubes, where they will meet the egg. However, even in this scenario, failure may occur. If the most active and tenacious sperm can penetrate through the thick mucus to the egg and fertilize it, the last of the planned, third, protection options will work.

Positive effects of hormonal contraceptives on women

Thanks to taking HA, a girl can lead a normal sex life without fear of becoming pregnant. Many modern drugs significantly improve quality menstrual cycle, making it regular and the periods themselves painless. With all this menstrual flow become scarce and short-lived, so they cause almost no inconvenience to women. At their discretion, girls can either delay the approach of menstruation or bring its onset closer.

Having started taking birth control pills, many girls note a weakening of premenstrual syndrome - their mammary glands do not become engorged, and their mood remains at the same level. Drugs such as Yarina help relieve swelling, as well as moderate sebum production. Thanks to this, acne disappears and the condition of hair and nails improves. The positive effect of GCs also lies in the fact that their use helps reduce blood loss during menstruation, and the hemoglobin level is normalized.

Negative effects of birth control pills on a woman and her health

GC also has its negative sides. For example, if an incompetent doctor prescribed them to a girl, without taking into account the characteristics of her health, without taking into account her medical history and her habits, the pills can lead to serious health problems. The thing is that GCs taken orally have an effect on the cardiovascular system.

If a girl has problems with her veins, for example, thrombophlebitis, then birth control pills are contraindicated for her. When taken, the blood becomes thicker, clots can form in it, and this leads to thrombosis and other health problems. GCs are also not recommended for women who smoke, since simultaneous use of nicotine and pills significantly increases the load on the heart.

Birth control pills undoubtedly benefit healthy women, helping to cope with premenstrual syndrome, mood swings, and making them more comfortable critical days. However, if you have certain diseases, it is better to abstain from them, since the harm from taking them will exceed the benefits. You should never prescribe these pills yourself, because you don’t know whether they will suit you and what consequences they may lead to.

Hormonal drugs are called a group medicines, used for hormone therapy and containing hormones or their synthesized analogues.

The effect of hormonal drugs on the body has been studied quite well, and most studies are freely available to a wide range of readers.

Distinguish hormonal agents containing hormones natural origin(they are made from the glands of slaughter cattle, urine and blood of various animals and humans), including plant and synthetic hormones and their analogues, which naturally differ from natural ones in their chemical composition, however, produce the same physiological effect on the body.

Hormonal agents are prepared in the form of oil and water formulations for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration, as well as in the form of tablets and ointments (creams).

Effect

Traditional medicine uses hormonal drugs for diseases that are associated with insufficient production of certain hormones human body, for example, deficiency of insulin in diabetes, sex hormones - with reduced ovarian function, triiodothyronine - with myxedema. This therapy is called replacement therapy and is carried out over a very long period of the patient’s life, and sometimes throughout his entire life. Also, hormonal drugs, in particular those containing glucocorticoids, are prescribed as antiallergic or anti-inflammatory drugs, and mineralocorticoids are prescribed for myasthenia gravis.

Important female hormones

A very large number of hormones “work” in the female body. Their coordinated work allows a woman to feel like a woman.

Estrogens

These are “female” hormones that stimulate the growth and function of the female genital organs and the growth of the mammary glands. In addition, they are responsible for the appearance of female secondary sexual characteristics, i.e., breast enlargement, fat deposition and the formation of female-type muscles. In addition, these hormones are responsible for the cyclicity of menstruation. They are produced by the ovaries in women, the testes in men, and the adrenal cortex in both sexes. These hormones influence bone growth and water-salt balance. After menopause, women have less estrogen. This can lead to hot flashes, sleep disturbances and organ atrophy genitourinary system. Also, a lack of estrogen can be a cause of osteoporosis that develops in postmenopause.

Androgens

Produced by the ovaries in women, the testes in men, and the adrenal cortex in both sexes. These hormones can be called “male” hormones. In certain concentrations, they cause in women the development of male secondary sexual characteristics (deepening of the voice, growth of facial hair, baldness, height muscle mass"in the wrong places") Androgens increase libido in both sexes.

A large amount of androgens in the female body can lead to partial atrophy mammary glands, uterus and ovaries and infertility. During pregnancy, under the influence of excess amounts of these substances, a miscarriage may occur. Androgens can reduce the secretion of vaginal lubrication, making sexual intercourse painful for the woman.

Progesterone

Progesterone is called the “pregnancy” hormone. It is produced yellow body ovaries, and during pregnancy also the placenta. Progesterone helps maintain pregnancy, stimulates the development of the mammary glands and “prepares” the uterus for bearing a fetus. During pregnancy, its level increases 15 times. This hormone helps to obtain the maximum amount nutrients from what we eat and increases appetite. During pregnancy it is very useful qualities, but if its formation increases at other times, this contributes to the appearance of extra pounds.

Luteinizing hormone

Produced by the pituitary gland. It regulates the secretion of estrogen by the ovaries in women, and is also responsible for ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum.

Follicle-stimulating hubbub

Synthesized by the pituitary gland. Stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, estrogen secretion and ovulation. Gonadotropic hormones (FSH - follicle-stimulating hormone, LH - luteinizing hormone and prolactin), produced in the adenohypophysis, determine the sequence of maturation of follicles in the ovary, ovulation (the release of the egg), the development and functioning of the corpus luteum."

Prolactin

This hormone is also produced by the pituitary gland. In addition, the mammary gland, placenta, central nervous system and the immune system. Prolactin stimulates the growth and development of the mammary glands and is involved in the formation of maternal instinct. It is necessary for lactation, increases milk secretion and converts colostrum into milk.

This hormone prevents the occurrence new pregnancy while breastfeeding your baby. It is also involved in providing orgasm and has an analgesic effect. Prolactin is called a stress hormone. Its production increases with stressful conditions, anxiety, depression, severe pain, with psychoses, action unfavorable factors from outside.

All these hormones are very important for proper operation woman's body. They allow the female body to function normally.

Features of hormonal drugs

Such a broad concept as “hormonal drugs” includes various medications:

Contraceptives.
Treatments (drugs that cure diseases, for example, somatotropin in childhood treats dwarfism caused by its deficiency).
Regulating (various tablets for normalizing the menstrual cycle or hormonal levels).
Supportive (insulin for diabetics).

They all have different influence on the woman's body.

Contraceptives

Without contraceptives, it is difficult to avoid unwanted pregnancy, and constantly using condoms or other mechanical methods of protection can be inconvenient. Therefore, many drugs have been developed for the fairer sex, the use of which does not cause pregnancy.

Most often, the effect of contraceptives is that they prevent the egg from attaching to the walls of the uterus, so the development of the fetus becomes impossible. The use of contraceptives in the form of pills is popular today, but along with the positive qualities, there are also negative consequences for the woman’s body:

menstrual irregularities (due to incorrect selection of the drug);
swelling and weight gain (due to the body not taking medications);
hair loss, brittle nails and dry skin (due to improper selection);
lethargy, bad feeling, decreased libido.

But all these qualities in 90% of cases manifest themselves due to incorrect or independent selection of contraceptives. Only a gynecologist can select such serious medications, because for this it is necessary to analyze the woman’s hormonal data. Do not prescribe under any circumstances oral agents protection on their own, because if some contraceptives don’t make one girl feel bad, this does not mean that they will suit others.

But not everyone can use this method of protection.

There are several contraindications for the use of hormonal contraceptives:

presence of problems with the background;
taking antibiotics;
pregnancy;
problems with the cardiovascular system;
age less than 17 years;
excess weight and allergic reactions.

During the period of such protection, the chronic diseases. Discuss all the details with your doctor or gynecologist before you start taking contraceptives.

Side effects

In the instructions for hormonal contraceptives it is sometimes indicated as a side effect. mental disorders. These are usually depression and anxiety disorders. Attacks of fear or panic attacks are not always indicated separately, because they are often reduced simply to anxiety disorders. Although they deserve special attention and can greatly ruin the life of a woman who uses contraceptives. According to research conducted by the Royal Society of General Practitioners, women taking hormonal contraception have an increased risk of mental illness, neurotic depression (10-40%), development of psychosis, suicide. Aggression increases, and changes in mood and behavior are noted. It is possible that this factor has a significant impact on the life of the family and society.

If we consider that the mood of women is influenced even by the normally observed fluctuations in the levels of endogenous hormones during the menstrual cycle (for example, according to data from France and England, 85% of crimes committed by women occur in their premenstrual period), it becomes clear why when taking GC aggression and depression increase by 10-40%.

Under the influence of contraception, the level of the hormone testosterone, which is responsible for sexuality, is significantly reduced. Women taking hormonal contraceptives often complain of a lack of desire, lack of sexual desire, and difficulty achieving orgasm. It is known that when long-term use hormonal contraceptives may cause irreversible changes in sexuality and libido. Due to the blocking of testosterone, very young girls using contraceptives experience sexual coldness, often anorgasmia.

When taking hormonal contraceptives, special attention should be paid to the following recommendations:

pills intended to protect against unwanted pregnancy do not protect female body from sexually transmitted diseases;
women over 35 years of age when taking combined contraceptive pills you should stop smoking, as in this case the risk of vascular blockage increases significantly;
It is not advisable to use tablets during breastfeeding combined composition, since estrogen in their composition affects the quality and composition of milk. In this case, tablets containing only the corpus luteum hormone are prescribed;
if nausea, dizziness, or stomach upset occur, you should consult a specialist;
in case you are prescribed medications, you must inform your doctor that you are taking hormonal contraceptives;
if there is a miss in taking pills, then there is a need to use additional contraceptives, for example, condoms;
for women with severe forms endocrine diseases, For example, diabetes, as well as those with pathology of the heart and blood vessels, neoplasms, taking oral contraceptives is undesirable.

Treating

This group treats the body from diseases and disorders. Such hormonal preparations can be in the form of tablets or external use. The former are used for treatment serious illnesses caused by hormonal imbalances. The latter affect more locally, at the places of use.

Often girls synthesize few hormones responsible for the synthesis of new cells, so on the skin, especially in winter period, cracks or bleeding wounds appear that do not heal. To treat them, a dermatologist may prescribe a cream, ointment, or lotion with certain hormones.

Often, ointments contain corticosteroids, which, when applied to the skin, are absorbed into the blood within a few hours and begin to act. How does this group affect the body? This issue should be taken seriously, because the medications that are used most require attention when prescribing, determining the dosage and duration of the course, because the wrong step will cause complications of existing disorders.

Regulatory

Due to the crazy pace of life, daily poor nutrition, bad habits, a sedentary lifestyle and newfangled diets, women often suffer from menstrual irregularities. This negatively affects the development of the reproductive system, general condition body, increases the risk of developing breast cancer, and can also cause infertility. But there is a solution to this problem, because most often the cycle goes wrong due to changes in hormonal levels.

Therefore, a detailed blood test is taken for these substances. Similar procedures They are not cheap, because working with hormones is very difficult, but remember: treating the consequences of disorders will cost much more, so take care of your body in a timely manner.

After identifying specific hormones that are deficient or in excess, a course of medications is prescribed to regulate their levels. These could be pills or injections. Often, gynecologists prescribe oral contraceptives to normalize the menstrual cycle. Don't be afraid, they are not trying to deceive or make things worse. Depending on test results, some hormonal remedies actually improve menstruation without causing negative consequences. The influence of regulatory agents depends on the correctness of their selection and dosage, because active substances are required by the body in the smallest doses, so it is very easy to go beyond the norm. For example, if you overdo it with progesterone injections when there is a lack of it, you may experience swelling, nausea, hair loss and painful sensations in the mammary glands.

Supporters

These pills or injections keep the body normal if diseases or disorders can no longer be cured. This may be due to chronic diseases, constant failures, poor functioning endocrine organs and others. For example, without insulin injections, a diabetic can die within a few days, even if he does not eat sweets.

Thyroxine tablets may stop the development of myxedema in people with dysfunction thyroid gland.

These drugs can often cause harm:

loading the gastrointestinal tract;
irritating the mucous membranes of the stomach or intestines;
causing hair loss or other unpleasant symptoms.

But it is impossible to refuse them, because these are the drugs that keep the patient alive.

Hormonal drugs have a profound effect on a woman’s body, especially if they are oral contraceptives or regulatory means. Therefore, remember that only a specialist can prescribe them after detailed analyzes. Tablets, injections, ointments and other medications with hormones often disrupt the functioning of the digestive system, excretory system, may cause weakness, so consult your doctor if you experience such symptoms.

Common Myths

Hormonal drugs are a group of drugs used for hormone therapy and containing hormones or their synthesized analogues.

The effect of hormonal drugs on the body has been studied quite well, and most studies are freely available to a wide range of readers.

There are hormonal products containing hormones of natural origin (they are made from the glands of slaughter cattle, urine and blood of various animals and humans), including plant ones, and synthetic hormones and their analogues, which, naturally, differ from natural ones in their chemical composition , however, produce the same physiological effect on the body.

Hormonal agents are prepared in the form of oil and water formulations for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration, as well as in the form of tablets and ointments (creams).

Effect

Traditional medicine uses hormonal drugs for diseases that are associated with insufficient production of certain hormones by the human body, for example, deficiency of insulin in diabetes, sex hormones in decreased ovarian function, triiodothyronine in myxedema. This therapy is called replacement therapy and is carried out over a very long period of the patient’s life, and sometimes throughout his entire life. Also, hormonal drugs, in particular those containing glucocorticoids, are prescribed as antiallergic or anti-inflammatory drugs, and mineralocorticoids are prescribed for myasthenia gravis.

Important female hormones

A very large number of hormones “work” in the female body. Their coordinated work allows a woman to feel like a woman.

Estrogens

These are “female” hormones that stimulate the growth and function of the female genital organs and the growth of the mammary glands. In addition, they are responsible for the appearance of female secondary sexual characteristics, i.e., breast enlargement, fat deposition and the formation of female-type muscles. In addition, these hormones are responsible for the cyclicity of menstruation. They are produced by the ovaries in women, the testes in men, and the adrenal cortex in both sexes. These hormones affect bone growth and water-salt balance. After menopause, women have less estrogen. This can lead to hot flashes, sleep disturbances and atrophy of the genitourinary system. Also, a lack of estrogen can be a cause of osteoporosis that develops in postmenopause.

Androgens

Produced by the ovaries in women, the testes in men, and the adrenal cortex in both sexes. These hormones can be called “male” hormones. In certain concentrations, they cause women to develop male secondary sexual characteristics (deepening of the voice, growth of facial hair, baldness, growth of muscle mass “in the wrong places”). Androgens increase libido in both sexes.

A large amount of androgens in the female body can lead to partial atrophy of the mammary glands, uterus and ovaries and infertility. During pregnancy, under the influence of excess amounts of these substances, a miscarriage may occur. Androgens can reduce the secretion of vaginal lubrication, making sexual intercourse painful for the woman.

Progesterone

Progesterone is called the “pregnancy” hormone. It is produced by the corpus luteum of the ovaries, and during pregnancy also by the placenta. Progesterone helps maintain pregnancy, stimulates the development of the mammary glands and “prepares” the uterus for bearing a fetus. During pregnancy, its level increases 15 times. This hormone helps us get the most nutrients from what we eat and increases our appetite. During pregnancy, these are very useful qualities, but if its formation increases at other times, this contributes to the appearance of extra pounds.

Luteinizing hormone

Produced by the pituitary gland. It regulates the secretion of estrogen by the ovaries in women, and is also responsible for ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum.

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Prolactin

This hormone is also produced by the pituitary gland. In addition, the mammary gland, placenta, central nervous system and immune system are involved in its secretion. Prolactin stimulates the growth and development of the mammary glands and is involved in the formation of maternal instinct. It is necessary for lactation, increases milk secretion and converts colostrum into milk.

This hormone prevents the occurrence of a new pregnancy while breastfeeding the baby. It is also involved in providing orgasm and has an analgesic effect. Prolactin is called a stress hormone. Its production increases under stressful conditions, anxiety, depression, severe pain, psychosis, and the influence of unfavorable external factors.

All these hormones are very important for the proper functioning of a woman’s body. They allow the female body to function normally.

Features of hormonal drugs

Such a broad concept as “hormonal drugs” includes various medications:

Contraceptives.
Treatments (drugs that cure diseases, for example, somatotropin in childhood treats dwarfism caused by its deficiency).
Regulating (various tablets for normalizing the menstrual cycle or hormonal levels).
Supportive (insulin for diabetics).

They all have different effects on a woman’s body.

Contraceptives

menstrual irregularities (due to incorrect selection of the drug);
swelling and weight gain (due to the body not taking medications);
hair loss, brittle nails and dry skin (due to improper selection);
lethargy, poor health, decreased libido.

But all these qualities in 90% of cases manifest themselves due to incorrect or independent selection of contraceptives. Only a gynecologist can select such serious medications, because for this it is necessary to analyze the woman’s hormonal data. Under no circumstances prescribe oral contraceptives on your own, because just because some contraceptives didn’t make one girl feel bad, this doesn’t mean that they will suit others.

But not everyone can use this method of protection.

There are several contraindications for the use of hormonal contraceptives:

presence of problems with the background;
taking antibiotics;
pregnancy;
problems with the cardiovascular system;
age less than 17 years;
excess weight and allergic reactions.

During the period of such protection, chronic diseases may worsen. Discuss all the details with your doctor or gynecologist before you start taking contraceptives.

Side effects

Instructions for hormonal contraceptives sometimes list mental disorders as side effects. These are usually depression and anxiety disorders. Fear attacks or panic attacks are not always indicated separately because they are often reduced simply to anxiety disorders. Although they deserve special attention and can greatly ruin the life of a woman who uses contraceptives. According to research conducted by the Royal Society of General Practitioners, women taking hormonal contraception have an increased risk of mental illness, neurotic depression (10-40%), the development of psychosis, and suicide. Aggression increases, and changes in mood and behavior are noted. It is possible that this factor has a significant impact on the life of the family and society.

Under the influence of contraception, the level of the hormone testosterone, which is responsible for sexuality, is significantly reduced. Women taking hormonal contraceptives often complain of a lack of desire, lack of sexual desire, and difficulty achieving orgasm. It is known that with long-term use of hormonal contraceptives, irreversible changes in the area of sexuality and libido can occur. Due to the blocking of testosterone, very young girls using contraceptives experience sexual coldness, often anorgasmia.

When taking hormonal contraceptives, special attention should be paid to the following recommendations:

pills intended to protect against unwanted pregnancy do not protect the female body from sexually transmitted diseases;
women over 35 years of age should stop smoking when taking combined contraceptive pills, as in this case the risk of vascular blockage increases significantly;
During breastfeeding, it is undesirable to use tablets of a combined composition, since the estrogen in their composition affects the quality and composition of milk. In this case, tablets containing only the corpus luteum hormone are prescribed;
if nausea, dizziness, or stomach upset occur, you should consult a specialist;
if you are prescribed medications, you must inform your doctor that you are taking hormonal contraceptives;
if there is a miss in taking pills, then there is a need to use additional contraceptives, for example, condoms;
For women with severe forms of endocrine diseases, for example, diabetes mellitus, as well as those with pathology of the heart and blood vessels, neoplasms, taking oral contraceptives is undesirable.

Treating

This group treats the body from diseases and disorders. Such hormonal preparations can be in the form of tablets or external use. The former are used to treat serious diseases caused by hormonal imbalances. The latter affect more locally, at the places of use.

Often, girls synthesize few hormones responsible for the synthesis of new cells, so cracks or bleeding wounds appear on the skin, especially in winter, and do not heal. To treat them, a dermatologist may prescribe a cream, ointment, or lotion with certain hormones.

Regulatory

Due to the crazy pace of life, daily poor nutrition, bad habits, sedentary lifestyle and new-fangled diets, women often suffer from menstrual irregularities. This negatively affects the development of the reproductive system, the general condition of the body, increases the risk of developing breast cancer, and can also cause infertility. But there is a solution to this problem, because most often the cycle goes wrong due to changes in hormonal levels.

Therefore, a detailed blood test is taken for these substances. Such procedures are not cheap, because working with hormones is very difficult, but remember: treating the consequences of disorders will cost much more, so take care of your body in a timely manner.

After identifying specific hormones that are deficient or in excess, a course of medications is prescribed to regulate their levels. These could be pills or injections. Often, gynecologists prescribe oral contraceptives to normalize the menstrual cycle. Don't be afraid, they are not trying to deceive or make things worse. Depending on the test results, some hormonal remedies actually improve menstruation without causing negative consequences. The influence of regulatory agents depends on the correctness of their selection and dosage, because the body requires active substances in the smallest doses, so it is very easy to cross the line of the norm. For example, if you overdo it with progesterone injections when there is a lack of it, you may experience swelling, nausea, hair loss and pain in the mammary glands.

Supporters

These pills or injections keep the body normal if diseases or disorders can no longer be cured. This may be due to chronic diseases, constant malfunctions, poor functioning of endocrine organs, and others. For example, without insulin injections, a diabetic can die within a few days, even if he does not eat sweets.

Thyroxine tablets can stop the development of myxedema in people with thyroid dysfunction.

These drugs can often cause harm:

loading the gastrointestinal tract;
irritating the mucous membranes of the stomach or intestines;
causing hair loss or other unpleasant symptoms.

But it is impossible to refuse them, because these are the drugs that keep the patient alive.

Hormonal drugs have a profound effect on a woman’s body, especially if they are oral contraceptives or regulating agents. Therefore, remember that only a specialist can prescribe them after detailed tests. Tablets, injections, ointments and other medications with hormones often disrupt the functioning of the digestive system, excretory system, and can cause weakness, so consult your doctor if such symptoms occur.