Patient's question:
I didn't use condoms with my boyfriend before, and when we were afraid, we would take emergency contraception pills. During a physical exam, the doctor advised me to minimize the use of emergency contraception pills, saying they have significant side effects. However, my husband doesn't like using condoms. I would like to consult if there are any better birth control pills available.What kind of help do I need: What birth control pills are good?
Doctor's answer:
Choosing birth control pills mainly falls into two categories: one is for long-term birth control, and the other is for emergency contraception after a failed sexual encounter. If it's for regular birth control, then Marvelon is a good choice. However, some people may experience weight gain or loss as a side effect. There's also a short-term birth control pill called Mirena, which is said to be the first low-dose pill that doesn't affect weight. But I don't recommend trying new drugs; instead, Marvelon, which has been used by many people over the years and has been proven safe through personal experience, is a better option. If it's for emergency contraception, you can choose either Yasmin or Yocon, as they are the same. However, emergency contraception pills have high doses and can be harmful to the body, so they should not be taken multiple times in a short period.