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The first effective oralcontraceptives aredeveloped by GregoryPincus and John Rock.The oral contraceptive startinfluenced society by fuelling thesexual revolution and advancingwomen’s rights movement.195019501960 1960 EVOLUTION OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLSEVOLUTION OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS1970 - PRESENT 1970 - PRESENT DEFINITIONDEFINITIONOral contraceptive pills are medicines you take by mouth to preventpregnancy. They contain hormones that help control your menstrualcycle and stop you from ovulating (which means releasing eggs). The oral contraceptive offer benefits likeregulating periods and reducing acne andtoday, they are widely available and partof reproductive health education.USES OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVESUSES OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVESPrevent Pregnancy Regulate Menses Relieve PMSManage HormonalDisease (PCOS) ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLSORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLSORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLSORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS

Many people think that OCPs can stop sexuallytransmitted infections (STIs), but that’s not true.Only barrier methods like condoms can help reduce the risk of STIs. However, they don’t protect against all STIs, andthere’s no completely safe way to have sex withsomeone who has an STI.Myth: OCPs Causes CancerMany people think that hormonalbirth control makes you gainweight. On average, studies suggest that women may gain afew pounds—typically around 2 kg. This varies fromperson to person, and many women do notexperience any significant changes in weight. Ifweight gain is a concern, choosing low-dosehormonal options might help minimize this effect.MYTHS MYTHS FACTSFACTSORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLSORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLSFACT: OCPs cannot Prevent STIsA common belief is that birthcontrol pills lead to cancer. Whileit’s true that they may slightlyincrease the risk of certain cancers,like breast and cervical cancer, theoverall risk is still low.FACT: OCPs Protect from CancerOCPs may lower the risk endometrial cancer, ovariancancer and colorectal cancer. So, while there may besome increased risk for certain cancers, there are alsoprotective benefits.Myth: OCPs Causes Weight GainFACT: OCPs causes slight weight gainMyth: OCPs can get absorbed intothe wrong part of the bodyMany women mistakenly think thatOCPs build up in their bodies and canlead to diseases or tumors. They alsobelieve these pills might get stored inplaces like the stomach, ovaries, oruterus and create stones.FACT: OCPs only enter bloodstreamAfter swallowing the pills, they dissolve in the digestivesystem, and their hormones are absorbed into thebloodstream. Once they have prevented pregnancy, thebody breaks them down in the liver and gut, and they areeliminated. The hormones do not build up in the body.Myth: OCPs Prevent STIs

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLSORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLSFACTSFACTSOCPs cause infertility?OCPs help reduce greasy hairby balancing hormones in thebody. They lower levels ofmale hormones that increaseoil production in the scalp,resulting in less oil andhealthier hair overall. Thismeans that women takingOCPs may notice their hairbecoming less greasy.OCPs can reducegreasy hair?OCPs help withanaemia?OCPs reduce anemia bymaking periods lighter andmore regular. This meansless blood loss, which isimportant because heavybleeding can lead toanemia. With less bloodloss, the body can keep itsiron levels higher, helpingto prevent anemia. After stopping hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, or IUD, it may take a fewmonths for a person’s menstrual cycle to return to normal. However, there’s no evidence thatusing hormonal contraceptives affects long-term fertility.A 2011 study found that pregnancy rates were about the same for people who had usedhormonal birth control and those who had never used it.

THANK YOU!CREATED BY: GROUP 26 REBM university of cyberjaya Always talk to your doctor before you start or stop taking oralcontraceptive pills (OCPs)!