Contraceptivos orais: consequências do uso prolongado

Abstract

Ain of this was o abstract is to verify through a literature review, the consequences of prolonged use of oral contraceptives (OCs). The advancement of science, technology in the field of physiology of human reproduction has resulted in the development of current contraceptive methods. These modalities are oral contraceptives, also called pills, which are substances used to prevent fertilization due to its composition of estrogens and progestins. Studies have shown that lower hormone concentrations are considered to be favorable in the prevention of gynecological tumors, protecting the woman for many years, even after the end of its use. However, prolonged use may bring about adverse effects to the consumer due to the high dose of hormones existing in them which may cause thrombosis, sickle cell anemia, skin patches, weight gain, among others. Thus, the oral contraceptive is the first choice among the existing methods, but it is necessary that all women have knowledge about the effects of prolonged use.