Effects of oral contraceptive pill on female health

Moumita Samanta; Monoj Maiti

doi:10.52756/ijerr.2022.v28.003

Authors

Moumita Samanta Deaprtment of Nutrition, Mugberia Gangadhar Mahavidyalaya, Mugberia, 721425, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Monoj Maiti Department of Physiology, Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya, Bajkul, Purba Medinipur,721655, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0137-1981

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2022.v28.003

Keywords:

Adult female, birth control, health effect, oral contraceptive pill, Purba Medinipur

Abstract

Oral contraceptives, also known as birth control tablets/pills, are medicines that stop pregnancy. About 75% of married women who use contraception in the research location (Purba Medinipur district) reported they prefer the combined hormonal pill with oestrogen and progesterone. Thirty women were chosen at random to participate in the study. Of the 50% who routinely used contraceptive pills and 50% never used them or occasionally did so. Her male partner likely uses a condom when necessary. The hormone progesterone is responsible for preventing conception, whereas the oestrogen component regulates menstrual blood loss. An questionnaire survey is used in one-on-one interviews. Statistics used in the study were descriptive. To examine the data, an unpaired ‘t’ test was employed. In order to provide effective contraception using oral contraceptives, this study investigates the adverse effects of oral contraceptive pills. It highlights the significance of better care coordination among occupational therapist. According to this study, one of the most common oral contraceptive regimens decreases women's quality of life while not affecting depressive symptoms. However, ovarian and menstrual issues and increased bone mineral density are very noticeable in women in their forties and significantly impact their behaviour. Younger women are more receptive to oral contraceptives' positive benefits on acne. It has been shown that birth control pill side effects can include complications including cystic acne, anxiety or irritability, sore breasts, weight gain, or some trouble conceiving after discontinuing the pill. The study makes predictions about the menstrual flow type, dysmenorrhea, blood pressure, waist-hip ratio, and pattern of contraceptive use. Consuming oral contraceptives is linked to some symptoms, including breast soreness, weight gain, missing periods, vaginal discharge, alterations in vision with contact lenses, and irregular or spotty bleeding.

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