Birth control pills are prescription medications available at most pharmacies. However, since it's difficult for the general public to assess side effects and contraindications, we advise that these eight types of women should not take birth control pills.
These 8 Types of Women Should Avoid Birth Control Pills—Don't Say I Didn't Warn You (Public Health Network)
I. Patients with Serious Illnesses: Hormonal medications are metabolized by the liver and excreted through the kidneys. Their use can increase the burden on liver and kidney function, making them unsuitable for individuals with hepatitis or nephritis.
2. Individuals with blood disorders or endocrine diseases: Contraceptives may increase blood clotting and raise the risk of thrombosis. They can also elevate blood sugar levels and affect thyroid function. Therefore, patients with various blood disorders or endocrine conditions—such as diabetes or hyperthyroidism—should avoid these medications.
III. Patients with Gynecological Tumors Since most gynecological tumors and breast diseases are hormone-dependent, taking estrogen-progestin contraceptives may worsen the condition and should be prohibited.
IV. Patients with Mental Disorders Patients with mental disorders who cannot care for themselves may accidentally take the wrong medication or take it incorrectly, leading to adverse consequences.
V. Individuals with Scanty Menstruation Contraceptives may further reduce menstrual flow.
VI. Individuals Over 45 Years Old Hormone levels fluctuate significantly during this period, making contraceptive use generally inadvisable.
VII. Women Over 35 Who Smoke Long-term use is not recommended to prevent premature ovarian failure.>VI. Women over 45 years old: Hormonal fluctuations are significant during this period, making contraceptive pills generally unsuitable for birth control.
VII. Women over 35 who smoke: Long-term use is inadvisable to prevent premature ovarian failure.
VIII. Breastfeeding women: Contraceptive pills may suppress milk production and affect newborn development through breast milk, so they should not be used during lactation.