there The contraceptive pill Always remain, in Franceway Contraception The used more. Its symbol emancipation of women, this small amount of hormones allowed many of us to take control of our bodies, which until then had been subject to the dictates of male dominance. If things still need to evolve, this is it important element Sexuality and the Lives of Many Women.
In addition to its role in prevention Unwanted pregnancyPills can also contribute Reduce risks from some diseases which affects women. It also has the advantage, from adolescence, of helping Regulate the cycle Menstruation, reduces acne and, in some cases, reduces Premenstrual syndromes. However, there are certain side effects and contradictions. So it is always necessary Medical advice Before taking the pill.
A previously unknown effect of the pill?
A study was conducted in Sweden and mentioned New York Post have just highlighted a hitherto little-known effect of taking the pill since adolescence. Indeed, based on data collected from 264,000 womenA link between the research teams was able to be established pill and the dangers of Depression. Thus, people who started taking the pill as teenagers have higher rates of depression 130% more larger than usual.
This new data reinforces work in the same direction as previously published. Studies have in fact shown that relationship between the use of The contraceptive pill And those drugs Anti-depressants. Additionally, teenage girls who take the pill may be more sensitive Mood disorders And sleep than other women of the same age. A particular focus was on studies conducted in Sweden The estrogen-progestin pill. So the question remains open about other types of hormonal contraception.
effect to consider
Those responsible for the research insist that, for most Women, ThePill use Done, done without inconvenience. This contraceptive is undeniably formulated The main benefit For women. Nevertheless it seems important that these results are considered, especially by Health professionals Who may need to prescribe these pills or treat affected patients.
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Towards better contraception?
This Swedish study as well as previous ones prove that complexity Hormonal interactions on a scale of female body, especially during adolescence. The major upheaval brought on by puberty can be linked to external hormonal changes when using the birth control pill. Rather than being an element against the pill, this on the contrary emphasizes the essential continuation of work in this field and Comprehensive communication Around different means of contraception.
As of today, we are still waiting for a The contraceptive pill For our loved ones Men. We obviously don’t want this to lead to a depressive state. However, currently the burden (mental, physical and financial) falls mainly on women Contraceptive monitoring. Some sharing Would definitely be welcome. The pill was a major breakthrough for women’s emancipation. A men’s version may mark a valuable shift in perception in a society that is still very patriarchal…
