Is it better for oral contraceptives to be short-term or long-term?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Oral contraceptives include short-acting, long-acting, and emergency contraceptives. Among these, short-acting contraceptives are the most widely used. If taken correctly, they provide highly effective contraception. Long-acting contraceptives are used only once a month, with some options allowing use every 2-3 months. They reduce the inconvenience of daily medication, though their contraceptive effectiveness is slightly lower than that of short-acting contraceptives.