How to preserve women's youth? Debunking myths about hormonal drugs

Tablet hormonal contraceptives are one of the most effective methods of protection against unwanted pregnancy. In addition, this group of drugs is often prescribed to women for the prevention and treatment of certain gynecological diseases.

One of the common side effects of taking hormonal contraception tablets is weight gain. That is why the question of how to lose weight after taking birth control pills does not lose its relevance. The most effective methods for normalizing body weight will be described in detail below.

Reasons for weight gain when taking OK

There are several key reasons why women gain weight from taking hormonal drugs. These reasons include:

1. Accumulation of excess fluid in the body. An integral component of combined oral contraceptives is an analogue of the hormone progesterone. Under the influence of this component, excess fluid is retained in the body, as a result of which a woman’s weight increases by several kilograms. If we are talking about gaining body weight within 4 kg, then, as a rule, the extra pounds are caused by the accumulation of fluid, not fatty tissue. Drugs such as Jess and Yarina have a mild diuretic effect, thereby preventing the accumulation of excess fluid.
2. Increased appetite. Under the influence of progesterone analogs contained in combined oral contraceptives, there is not only stagnation of excess fluid in the body, but also an increase in appetite.
3. Lipid metabolism disorders. Another, less common reason for weight gain while taking hormonal contraception tablets is changes in fat metabolism that occur when the balance of sex hormones changes.

Contraindications to the use of certain drugs

It is recommended to avoid using certain drugs for weight loss after taking hormonal pills during pregnancy and lactation. Many medications are contraindicated in the presence of severe kidney and liver pathologies.

If you have excess body weight, Reduxin is actively used. The medication is not prescribed if the patient has drug or alcohol addiction.

If side effects occur, you should consult your doctor about further use of weight loss products. When using such a popular medicine as Xenical, the following undesirable effects may occur:

• Dry mucous membranes;
• Pain in the head area;
• Drowsiness;
• Nausea;
• Anxiety;
• Feeling of numbness in the extremities;
• Edema;
• Convulsions;
• Increased heart rate;
• The appearance of pain during menstruation.

If you are overweight, medications are also used that limit the absorption of fat. Their action is based on blocking the release of lipase, which is responsible for the process of digestion of dietary fats. “Xenical” and its analogues are not recommended for use in cases of epilepsy, bile stagnation, chronic malabsorption syndrome, or individual intolerance to the active substances of the drug. Such medications often cause undesirable effects:

• Bloating;
• Feeling of heaviness in the abdominal area;
• Menstrual irregularities.

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You can also lose weight after hormones with the help of dietary supplements. “Reduxin Light” contains vitamin E and linoleic acid.

The drug should not be taken if you have severe heart disease or hypersensitivity to its components. If the patient has diabetes mellitus, hypervitaminosis, cholelithiasis or urolithiasis, the drug is used with caution.

Weight loss plan after taking OK

If a woman wants to lose weight after taking hormonal tablets, then she needs to familiarize herself with a set of measures that will allow her to normalize her body weight without compromising her health and general well-being.

Preparation

Before performing a set of measures to normalize body weight, a woman is advised to make sure that the gain of extra pounds is associated with taking contraceptive pills and not with any diseases. In addition, it is recommended to first discuss the issue of losing weight with your doctor, as well as undergo a comprehensive examination to rule out the chronic and acute course of certain diseases. In order to gently lose weight after taking hormonal pills, it is recommended to pay attention to the following preparatory recommendations:

1. If, as a result of a comprehensive medical examination, certain health problems were discovered, it is recommended to eliminate them before losing weight.
2. To normalize body weight after stopping taking tablet contraceptives, it is strictly forbidden to use the fasting method.
3. It is recommended to begin the weight loss procedure 1 month after stopping the use of hormonal contraceptives, since within a month, the components of contraceptives circulate in the systemic bloodstream and can affect the female body.

Diet

In order to quickly lose weight after taking hormonal pills, you need to pay attention to your daily diet. It is recommended to completely exclude the following food ingredients from the daily menu:

1. Chips and other types of snacks.
2. Fried and smoked products.
3. Bakery and confectionery products.
4. Canned fish, meat and vegetables, as well as mushrooms.
5. Alcohol.
6. Mayonnaise, ketchup and other sauces.
7. Any variety of sausages, with the exception of doctor's sausage.
8. Rice, beans, potatoes.
9. Fatty fish and meats.
10. Hard cheese.
11. Energy and carbonated sweet drinks.
12. Semi-finished products and fast food.

In addition, the diet should limit the consumption of table salt to a minimum , since sodium retains fluid in the body, making it difficult to normalize body weight. An individually tailored diet that includes the following food ingredients helps you lose weight after taking hormonal pills at home:

1. Lean fish and seafood.
2. Green tea.
3. Varieties of meat and poultry with minimal fat content.
4. Fresh berries and citrus fruits, pineapple pulp.
5. Vegetables and fruits with medium and low glycemic index values.
6. Fresh greens.
7. Natural fermented milk products without added sugar.
8. Oatmeal without added sugar, cooked in water.

Also, the key to proper weight loss is split meals. It is recommended to eat food at least 5-6 times a day, and the portions should be small. For breakfast you should eat complex carbohydrates, and at dinner, you should give preference to protein foods.

Drinking regime

In order to lose weight if you take hormonal pills, you need to pay attention not only to your diet, but also to your drinking regime. Sufficient water consumption allows you not only to quickly remove the remains of hormonal drugs, but also to normalize water and electrolyte metabolism in the body. The recommended daily volume of drinking water is from 2 to 2.5 liters. In addition to regular drinking water, you can consume natural compotes and fruit drinks without added sugar, mineral water, as well as decoctions of rose hips, parsley seeds and chamomile flowers.

Physical training

If a woman has gained excess weight after taking hormonal birth control pills, she needs to increase the amount of daily physical activity. In the absence of any contraindications from the cardiovascular system, it is recommended to use the following types of activities as additional physical activity:

1. Hiking in the fresh air.
2. Swimming.
3. Yoga classes.
4. Pilates.
5. Marathon running.
6. Regular aerobics and water aerobics.
7. Daily morning exercises.

It is recommended to perform such types of cardio exercise as cycling and exercise on an exercise bike in doses, after preliminary consultation with your doctor.

Doing morning exercises, consisting of the following exercises, helps speed up metabolic processes in the body:

1. Regular squats, performed in several sets of 10-15 times, depending on the level of physical fitness.
2. Lying on your back, you should raise your legs at a right angle, and then slowly lower them. The exercise is repeated 10 times in 3 approaches.
3. While in a standing position, perform slow lunges with one leg forward with a multiplicity of 15 times in 3 approaches.
4. Lying on your back, you need to raise both legs and perform the “bicycle” exercise.
5. While in a standing position, swing your legs in a forward-backward direction.
6. For 30 times, you should jump up.

After completing the gymnastics, you need to take 3 deep breaths with slow exhalations.

Drugs

In combination with measures to correct diet and lifestyle, certain types of medications can be used that indirectly affect the process of weight loss. As a rule, women are prescribed drugs that normalize the activity of the thyroid gland, restore cell sensitivity to insulin, and also accelerate metabolic processes. In addition, the following names of medicines can be used:

1. Clenbuterol. This product accelerates the breakdown of fatty tissue and prevents its accelerated accumulation.
2. Reduxin. This drug accelerates the onset of satiety after eating.
3. Xenical. This medication blocks the activity of enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fats into free acids and monoglycerides. As a result, undissolved fats are excreted unchanged from the body.

ethnoscience

If a woman has gained weight from taking hormonal contraceptive pills, and does not want to use the previously listed medications for weight loss, then she can use alternative medicine recipes. The most effective recipes include:

1. Herbal infusion. To prepare the product, you need to take 1 teaspoon of chopped fennel fruits, parsley seeds, dandelion roots and mint. The resulting mixture is poured into 1 liter of boiling water and left for 5 hours. You need to use the product a quarter glass 2 times a day.
2. Water with honey. Every morning, on an empty stomach, it is recommended to drink 1 glass of warm water with 1 teaspoon of dissolved honey. To improve the effect and taste, it is allowed to add a few drops of lemon juice.

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Medicines that help you get rid of extra pounds

In some cases, in order to lose weight after taking hormonal pills, the use of medications belonging to the following groups is indicated:

• Anorexics. Such drugs act directly on the saturation center, which is located in the hypothalamus. Medicines help dull the feeling of hunger and reduce appetite. As a result, a person can easily tolerate dietary restrictions. In Russia, medications that are prohibited in other countries are actively used: Lindaxa, Goldline.
• Carbohydrate and fat blockers. Such drugs interfere with the absorption of carbohydrates and fats in the intestines. When using appropriate medications, it is recommended to exercise. The most popular products are those based on orlistat. This active substance is present in drugs such as Xenical, Listata.

If you are overweight after taking hormonal medications, the following medications may be helpful:

• “Ignation”;
• "Anacardium".

When fat metabolism is disrupted, Graphitis or Fucus are often prescribed. In some cases, in addition to homeopathic medicines, drainage preparations are also prescribed, which enhance their effect. Such drainage medications include:

• “Lycopodium”;
• "Solidago".

When using homeopathic remedies, concomitant diseases are also taken into account. If a person has heart pathologies, Arnica, Lachesis are prescribed; if there are abnormalities in the respiratory system, Kalium iodateum or Ipecacuanha are prescribed.

How not to gain weight while taking OK

In order not to gain weight when taking tableted hormonal drugs, it is recommended to follow simple tips:

1. Every day, it is recommended to follow the previously described drinking regime.
2. You should eat at least 5 times a day, in small portions.
3. Completely exclude the previously listed foods from your diet.
4. 1-2 times a month, in the absence of contraindications, it is recommended to arrange fasting days.
5. Maintain moderate physical activity.

Complex therapy

Excess weight, which often occurs after taking hormonal pills, can lead to a number of adverse complications:

• Diseases of the digestive tract;
• Gallbladder diseases;
• Haemorrhoids;
• High blood pressure;
• Ischemic disease;
• Diabetes;
• Phlebeurysm;
• Formation of blood clots in the area of ​​blood vessels.

In the presence of the above diseases, complex therapy aimed at eliminating the consequences of obesity is necessary. The duration of the course of treatment is determined individually.