Saya kirimkan bagian kedua mengenai KB menggunakan pil :
The Pill
Women hailed the arrival of oral contraceptives - commonly referred
to as the
Pill - in 1960, and despite some risks and side effects, the
method's popularity
has yet to wane. There are two types: combination pills, which
contain estrogen
and progestin, and the progestin-only pill (also called the
mini-pill).
How they work
Oral contraceptives work in two distinct ways. Birth control pills
that combine
different hormones prevent pregnancy by suppressing the development
of eggs in the ovaries. Combination
pills also help thicken the lining of the uterus to keep a
fertilized egg from implanting.
The progestin-only pill inhibits the development of the uterine
lining so an egg can't implant itself.
Both types alter the consistency and chemistry of cervical mucus to
block sperm from reaching an egg.
Reliability
The Pill is one of the most reliable birth control methods on the
market, boasting a 99 percent success
rate if used correctly - which means taking the pills consistantly,
every day. It also means knowing what
to do if you miss a pill - a good rule of thumb is to take the
missed pill as soon as you remember it.
If you take combination pills and you've missed more than a couple
of days, check with your provider first
and use a backup birth control method for the rest of your cycle.
Women who take progestin-only pills
follow a more rigorous schedule and must use a backup method if
they are more than three hours late
taking the mini-pill.
Pluses
Discreet and highly reliable, the Pill is favored by many women. It
regulates periods and decreases
menstrual cramping, and can provide some protection against ovarian
and endometrial cancers, pelvic
inflammatory disease, noncancerous growths of the breast, ovarian
cysts, and osteoporosis. Recent
developments have diminished some of the Pill's side effects,
making it acceptable for nonsmoking women
over the age of 35 who were not considered good candidates for the
Pill.
Many experts say progestin-only pills are a good choice for
lactating women. But some of the hormones
do pass into breast milk, although no one knows exactly how much.
Studies to date show no adverse side
effects in babies whose moms take the mini-pill. But Australian
researchers, who published their findings
on progestin-only pills in a 1997 issue of the journal
Contraception, note that non-hormonal methods
remain the first choice for breastfeeding women, "since there is no
possibility that they will interfere with
lactation." If you have any concerns, talk to your healthcare
provider and your baby's pediatrician before
making your decision.
Minuses
Some women on the combination pill report a few aches and pains,
most notably nausea, headaches,
weight gain or loss, breast tenderness, and bouts of depression.
Rarely, the combination pill can cause
serious side effects, such as blood clots, heart attacks, and
strokes, especially if you smoke.
Women taking the progestin-only pill sometimes complain about
irregular menstrual cycles and frequent
bleeding.
Although the Pill allows for spontaneous lovemaking, it doesn't
protect against sexually transmitted
diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV infection.
Cervical dysplasia, a growth of
abnormal cells in the cervix associated with cervical cancer, has
been linked to oral contraceptives,
although more research is needed.
Not all types of oral contraceptives are compatible with
breastfeeding. Contraceptive Technology, a
comprehensive birth control manual, notes that "combination pills
appear to diminish both the volume and
protein content of breast milk in some lactating women."
Reversibility
All you have to do to reverse the Pill's effects is stop taking it.
While some doctors say women can start
trying to get pregnant immediately after quitting the Pill, others
are more cautious, saying women ought to
wait a few months for their hormones to adjust to the change in
body chemistry. If you choose to wait, use
a backup method, such as condoms, before trying to conceive.
Hassle Meter
Your medical provider must examine you before writing a
prescription for the Pill. Then you have to take
one pill at the same time every day for maximum effectiveness. If
you're on the Pill and are prescribed
antibiotics, be sure to tell your provider and the pharmacist; some
antibiotics can impair the Pill's
effectiveness.
Riefna Azwita Fahmi
Test System Unit RisTI - Telkom
Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir 47 Bandung-Indonesia
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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-----Original Message-----
From: Nuraeni Agustiningsih [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 1999 10:04 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [balita-anda] KB dan Tidak MENS ..
pengalaman saya,
saya juga tidak haid selama pakai KB suntik (-/+ 9 bulan), tapi setelah
ganti pil saya haid lagi (malah lebih teratur dari sebelum persalinan).
salam,
Ibunya Aulia
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