The contraceptive pill is the most widely used contraceptive method in the world and is the main contraceptive used by women in France. Professor Henri Joyeux already warned 20 years ago about the dangers of the pill and more and more studies confirm his assertions today.
When taken correctly and regularly, the pill works effectively to prevent pregnancy and has the benefit of regulating the rules. However, it is increasingly criticized for its side effects and the consequences it may have. Thus, more and more women are aware of the unwanted side effects of hormonal contraception on their body but also on their mental health.
Contraception is, so to speak, "commonplace" and can be a lifesaver for couples who do not wish to have children yet and want to experience sexuality freely and without constraints. However, and particularly in France, we can note a decline in the use of this contraceptive.
While the contraceptive pill has many advantages, it also has its disadvantages. Side effects, usually reported on the leaflet, sometimes push some women to stop the pill.
Between hormonal acne, bleeding between periods, migraines, nausea, heavy legs, or even risks of thromboembolism, these are just as many possible and identified side effects and undesirable effects related to the taking of the contraceptive pill.
In addition to the side effects, discover 7 physical, psychological or even physiological effects related to taking contraceptive pills that are good to know and that can destroy the health of women.
Promotes depression
A Danish study (2016) from Copenague University highlighted a link between contraceptive pills and depressive symptoms, especially among teenagers.
Risk of stroke and heart attack
In a study published by the prestigious medical journal New England Journal of Medicine and covering more than 1.6 million women demonstrated that the use of the contraceptive pill increases the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction (seizure). cardiac), regardless of the pill generation considered.
Decreases sensitivity
Taking the contraceptive pill can alter the innate ability of women to feel a genetically compatible partner. Instinctively, women would be attracted through the sense of smell by genetically different men to ensure biological diversity favorable to the growth of the human being. Indeed, the pill would disrupt the secretion of pheromones, chemicals acting as messengers between individuals of the same species, and women would not be so sensitive to those of their companions. "A woman on a pill chooses the genetically incorrect partner and it is highly possible that she will not be able to have children with him," says researcher Karl Grammer, professor and pheromone specialist at the University of Vienna.
Decreases the attractiveness
The copuline, pheromone produced by the vaginal secretions during the ovulation of the woman and having an attractive power on the male sex, is deeply altered by the taking of a contraceptive pill. Clearly and to the extent that the contraceptive pill prevents ovulation, the copuline can not be secreted and this assumes that the alchemy that could be created between a man and a woman or two partners already linked, could not take place.
Changing the perception of the other
One study highlighted the correlation between stopping contraceptive pills and being attracted to one's partner. Indeed, the cessation of it would affect the attraction that a woman had when taking regular contraceptive pills; more properly, a modification of the feminine perception and the seduction that can take place between two people in couple.
Decreases libido
The contraceptive pill prevents ovulation, it would have a major impact on the libido. Indeed, the libido reaches its peak during ovulation that can not take place when taking the pill and all this significantly affects sexual desire. Not to mention the significant impact that it would have on reaching and multiplying orgasm.
Psychological disorder
In addition to the physical side effects, taking the birth control pill would have a proven link with certain psychological disorders and in particular in women who have already experienced episodes of high anxiety and depression. Two factors can affect psychological health such as vitamin B6 deficiencies. The latter plays an essential role in the secretion of serotonin or dopamine, substances very involved in the mood, the estrogen-progestins interfering with the metabolism of this vitamin, can cause deficiencies and disturb the mood and the emotional stability, ingredient major to the stability of a relationship.
