Long-acting contraceptives without side effects do not exist. Long-acting contraceptives commonly used in clinical practice include oral levonorgestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets and etonogestrel implants, etc. Any of these drugs have side effects, but the degree of reaction varies from person to person.
Side effects of levonorgestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets include symptoms such as early pregnancy-like reactions, increased leukorrhea, heavy menstrual periods or amenorrhea, stomach pain, swelling, breast tenderness, and headache.
It is contraindicated in patients with uterine fibroids, breast lumps, hepatic or renal insufficiency, cardiovascular disease, blood clots, hypertension, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, psychosis, depression, and hyperlipidemia.
Common side effects of etrogestrel implants include vaginal infections, headaches, acne, breast tenderness, weight abnormalities, increased appetite, mood abnormalities, decreased libido, dizziness, hot flashes, abdominal pain, nausea, hair loss, and menstrual cramps.
It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of etrogestrel implants, known or suspected pregnancy, active venous thromboembolic disease, severe liver disease with abnormal hepatic function, sex hormone-sensitive malignancies, hepatic tumors, and unexplained vaginal bleeding.
If you need to use long-acting contraceptives, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment, not blindly self-medication.