Only a doctor can prescribe the right medicine at the right time, but there are some signs that you may be ready to start taking birth control.
There is no right age to start using contraceptives, nor is there a specific period. The ideal, however, is to start gynecological monitoring with a specialist doctor during adolescence, when the girl enters puberty.
It is at this stage that the female body begins to develop: the first hair appears, the breasts grow, the hips become wider and menarche appears, the first female menstruation. These signs indicate that the girl is ready to reproduce.
But, of course, it is not recommended to start taking contraceptives on your own. According to experts, health history should be taken into consideration when choosing the pill, among other relevant details.
And the first pill, should I take it?
This is a question that many women also ask, as they are not sure when to take the first contraceptive pill.
It is recommended to start using it on the first day of the menstrual cycle, as it is certain that the woman is not pregnant.
However, as in the case of any other medication, contraceptives can have side effects. Therefore, medical monitoring is important.
When to stop taking contraceptives?
If a woman does not want to get pregnant, the time to stop is during menopause. At this stage of life, there is a drastic reduction in ovarian functions, making menstruation irregular, until it is completely scarce.
If the woman wanted to get pregnant, the pill must be stopped so that the woman can go through a readjustment process. During this period, the ovaries rebalance themselves for fertilization. This process should last an average of three months, but the time can vary greatly from woman to woman.
It is important to emphasize that everything must be done with medical supervision, for good health.
So, reader, did you know this information? When did you start taking it? Share your experience with us!
And, speaking of contraceptive pills, be sure to check out: The chances of getting pregnant with each contraceptive method if used incorrectly.
Sources: Your Health, Only Theirs, Bibliomed
