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POSTPARTUM BLEEDING (LOCHIA): WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.

The 'Post-partum' period is the  period after child delivery when the mother's body is trying to heal from and get back to functioning as it used to before conception. The postpartum period begins soon after the delivery of the baby and usually lasts six to eight weeks and ends when the mother's body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state.  Post partum bleeding and effects are a common concern among new mothers. Many wonder what is considered normal bleeding post-childbirth.  This article will answer your questions regarding post-childbirth bleeding and help you determine whether or not you should be concerned with your own bleeding. Photo credit: mamahippie.com Postpartum bleeding symptoms are those of heavy menstrual period which are considered alarming signs by many women. Women who give birth at this stage, experience heavy blood flow. This bleeding requires careful management to avoid future problems. Do u know that u need rest in the postpartum, but so many...
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POST PILLS AND FAMILY PLANNING

POST PILLS AND FAMILY PLANNING


Family planning is the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. It is achieved through use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of involuntary infertility.




Family planning may involve consideration of the number of children a woman wishes to have, including the choice to have no children and the age at which she wishes to have them. These matters are influenced by external factors such as marital situation, career considerations, financial position, and any disabilities that may affect their ability to have children and raise them.


Examples of family planning options include:



1.Long-acting reversible contraception - the implant or intra uterine device (IUD)


2.hormonal contraception - the pill or the Depo Provera injection.


3.barrier methods - condoms(male and female)


4.Emergency contraception(morning after pill AKA Post pill)


5. Fertility awareness( calendar method for women)


6.Permanent contraception-vasectomy and tubal ligation.


According to the UNFPA–in developing regions, an estimated 218 million women who want to avoid pregnancy are not using safe and effective family planning methods, for reasons ranging from lack of access to information or services to lack of support from their partners or communities.


Nigeria has, according to the NCBI, set a goal of a 36% contraceptive prevalence rate by the year 2018. With a current contraceptive prevalence rate of 15% reaching the additional 16% of women, who have unmet needs for contraception, will attain that goal.


POST PILL–THE MORNING AFTER PILL.


POST PILL is an Emergency contraceptive pill also known as the morning after pill.




People often use POST PILL the following morning after sex–hence the name "morning after pill".


The pill contains 1.5 milligrams of levonorgestrel, which is used in lower doses in many birth control pills.


Levonorgestrel is a hormone that can be used for emergency contraception. It is a synthetic progesterone similar to progesterone used in contraception and hormone therapy.


Levonorgestrel is more effective the sooner you take it. 


Levonorgestrel works by mainly stopping ovulation–the release of egg from the ovary, but is also thought to prevent the fertilization of an egg by sperm and preventing attachment to the womb (implantation).



This post-coital contraception has been found to be effective at preventing pregnancy for up to three days(72 hours) after an episode of unprotected sex but work best if used as soon as possible after the event.



POST PILL should be used after any unprotected sex or even if your contraception fails e.g. Your condom tears or you miss your pills or after rape. For best results, the tablet should be taken preferably within the first 12 hours after sex.


POST PILL IS NOT AN ABORTION PILL AND WILL NOT TERMINATE AN EXISTING PREGNANCY!


Typically side effects that may last a few days after the use of POST PILL include;


Nausea or vomiting.  

Dizziness.  

Fatigue.  

Headache.  

Breast tenderness.  

Bleeding between periods or heavier menstrual bleeding.  

Lower abdominal pain or cramps.


LEVONORGESTREL PILLS SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY!


Remember, the postpill prevents ovulation, hence frequent intake can make your period irregular.


NO, the use of emergency contraceptives in the past will not affect your fertility in the future.


USE OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES after fertilization and implantation has occurred would not cause an abortion.  

Ensure to take those pills in time!


If you are on an existing drug therapy like HIV drugs such as Ritonavir or immune system suppressants, tuberculosis treating drugs such as Rifabutin, barbiturates and other medications used to prevent seizures and certain antifungal medications SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR PHARMACIST before taking them as these drugs are known to interfere with the effectiveness of the post pill.


ASK YOUR PHARMACIST whether combining the intake of post pill with other medications is safe and practicable. 


Have a great day👋.


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