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- Medical Video: The Dangers of Using Baking Soda
- Change of KB is okay, as long as ...
- Risks that might occur if you switch KB
Medical Video: The Dangers of Using Baking Soda
There are many types of contraception, aka KB, to prevent pregnancy, from birth control pills, contraceptive injections, to spiral birth control (IUD). All choices have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice of family planning methods for each person is different. But bany woman who feels she is not in accordance with the family planning that she has been using so far, so she might be thinking of replacing it Is it possible to switch KB?
Change of KB is okay, as long as ...
It's okay to change KB, but how to change it can't be original. We recommend that you first discuss it with your obstetrician regarding the decision to replace the KB. Ask your doctor what type of family planning is best for you. Usually, the doctor will also ask first what is the reason for you to replace it, such as whether there are certain complaints or symptoms, or how to use them that are difficult.
Changing KB is not allowed because if the distance from the old to the new one is too long, the risk of pregnancy can increase. That is why if you are going to switch from birth control pills to other methods, such as spiral KB, injection of KB, to implants, the doctor recommends that you immediately switch without pause.
Vice versa. If you have used a spiral KB and intend to replace it with hormone pills, the replacement should also not be paused. Immediately after removing the spiral, you should take the pill immediately.
Even without pause, doctors also recommend that you use a backup plan, such as using a condom or lubricant containing spermicide, during sex for seven days to a month. This is done to prevent the risk of being pregnant. The reason is,A new birth control may take time to adjust to your body's condition until it can show its efficacy.
Risks that might occur if you switch KB
Besides being able to increase the risk of pregnancy if done carelessly without the knowledge of a doctor, changing KB can disrupt your menstrual cycle.Especially, if the dose of the hormone becomes higher or lower. If the hormone dose remains the same, changing KB of any type of hormone does not cause problems.
In addition, the risk of side effects changing the KB method isfatigue, nausea, breast pain, menstrual patches, and maybe also weight gain. This is because replacing the hormonal birth control method is the same as the way it works just like starting KB.
Once again reminded that changing family planning methods must be under the supervision of a doctor. Don't be tempted to replace it just because of the testimony of a friend who says that his property is more effective than yours. What is effective for others is not necessarily effective for you, and vice versa. Be sure to talk about the desire to switch KB with your doctor before making any decision.
