Does continuous consumption of birth control pills affect the body?

Patient's question:

[Condition Description: Nausea, feeling like pregnancy. Past treatment and effectiveness: No treatment, what help do you want: Is there a possibility of pregnancy?]

Doctor's answer:

Classical early pregnancy-like reactions are relatively common, accounting for approximately 50% of users. The symptoms are usually initially severe and then gradually, eventually disappearing, which may be related to the body gradually adapting. In the initial stages of medication, a small number of people may experience mild early pregnancy-like reactions, such as nausea, dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, tiredness, and vomiting. These reactions often occur during the first 1-2 weeks of medication. The reasons are related to temporarily excessive estrogen levels, which cause water and sodium retention in the body and disrupt gastrointestinal function. Generally, after persistently taking the medication for 2-3 months, the reactions can naturally disappear or lessen. Scheduling medication time in the evening before bedtime can make daytime reactions milder. For those with more severe reactions, taking vitamin B6 (20 mg per dose, three times daily) may help. If the symptoms still do not improve, switching to a different contraceptive pill with lower estrogen content should be considered. These reactions are often caused by long-acting oral contraceptives. This is because such pills contain high levels of estrogen, which excessively affects cervical mucous membrane secretory cells, causing them to secrete more and leading to increased vaginal discharge.

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