News India Live, Digital Desk: Contraceptive pills: In today’s modern lifestyle, women are using birth control pills rapidly. These pills are considered an effective way to avoid unwanted pregnancy. But a recently published study has expressed concern that long -term use of these pills may increase the risk of stroke and heart attack in women. In such a situation, it is important to know whether contraceptive pills pose a threat to women…
Birth control pills and their effects
Contraceptive pills mainly contain two types of hormones: Estrogen And Progesterone. These hormones interfere with the body’s natural processes and prevent pregnancy. But this change in hormone levels can affect the body’s tendency to form blood vessels and blood clots. In particular, high levels of estrogen can increase the risk of blood clotting. This increases the risk of stroke (due to obstruction of blood supply in the brain) and myocardial infarction.
What was said in the new study?
An international study recently found that women who consume hormonal birth control pills for a long time, especially those who take high estrogen doses, may have a heart attack and the risk of ischemic stroke may be 1.5 to 2 times higher. This is even more dangerous, especially if they already have risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes or smoking. It has been observed that new generation tablets with low doses of hormones have reduced this risk, but could not be completely eliminated.
Which women are at risk?
Smoke women: Smoking women, especially women over 35 years of age and women who take birth control pills are many times higher at risk of heart disease.
High blood pressure or high cholesterol: This combination is dangerous for women who already have high blood pressure or high cholesterol problem.
Family History: If someone in the family has a history of stroke or heart attack, then this risk is even higher.
Migraine: The risk of stroke increases in women suffering from migraine.
Are all women a threat from birth control pills?
No, this is not the case. Pregnancy pills are generally considered safe for healthy, young and low -risk women. But it is important that every woman selects contraception only after consulting her doctor and evaluating her health status.
What is a doctor’s advice?
* If any woman has been using birth control pills for a long time, then she should take special care of some things.
* You should check your blood pressure regularly
* Keep your lifestyle healthy, yoga, exercise and balanced diet is necessary.
do not smoke.
* If you have migraine, high blood pressure, diabetes or family history, then definitely tell your doctor.
* Less Hormone dose Or consider non-hormonal options.
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