Oral contraceptives combine several compounds including hormones and are prescribed as birth control medication.
Oral contraceptives work by using hormonal changes in your body to prevent the ovum from reaching full development.
Studies have shown that oral contraceptives will not increase the risk of congential malformations beyond the regular 2% to 3% rate. Since there is no reason to continue using birth control medication after conception it is advised to discontinue the use of oral contraceptives.
The hormones used in oral contraceptives pass into breastmilk and the use of oral contraceptives while breastfeeding is strongly discouraged.
Oral contraceptives have been shown to be safe and effective when used by teenagers. However many experts recommend that a barrier birth control method to protect against sexually transmitted diseases are more suitable for use in this age group.
There are no known food interactions.
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Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives
Consult your doctor before using oral contraceptives if you have a history of any of the following:
Consult your doctor before using oral contraceptives if you are taking any of the following drugs, medications or supplements:
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