6 Facts About Contraceptives You Must Know. [Nurses Diaries]

6 Facts About Contraceptives You Must Know. [Nurses Diaries]

Contraceptives are medications used to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Many women including men chooses contraceptives without knowing any facts about them.

Here are some facts you need to know about contraceptives

1. Mineral oil based v*g*n*l formulations (eg cleocin v*g*n*l cream, vagistat 1, femstat and monistat v*g*n*l suppositories) can decrease the barrier strength of latex. This can render condoms ineffective in preventing pregnancy.

2. Combine Oral Contraceptives have so many health benefits apart from preventing pregnancy. some include:

Improves menstrual cramps and ovulatory pain

Improve menstrual regularity

Reduces iron deficiency anaemia

Reduces the risk of ovarian cancer

Minimizes the risk of ovarian cysts and ectopic pregnancy,

See also: Complications Of Poor Oral Health In Pregnancy [ Nurses Diaries]

Reduces pelvic inflammatory disease

Reduces the risk of uterine fibroids

Stop the use of combined contraceptives if

3. You have migraines,smokes

4. You are diabetic

5. You are hypertensive

6. You are a breastfeeding mother.

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