The introduction of oral contraceptives into modern medicine played an essential role in the emancipation of the modern woman. They allow the fairer sex to experience the full pleasure of sexual intercourse, without the risk of pregnancy. In the last decade, however, more and more unpleasant sides of this contraceptive method have been discovered. For ladies over 35, and especially for those who smoke, suffer from cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure, the risk of side effects is greatly increased. These effects range from minor—nausea, headaches, weight gain, irregular periods, and decreased sex drive—to highly negative—pain during sex, spikes in blood pressure, and a greatly increased risk of heart attack and heart attack. Before using hormonal oral contraceptives, consultation with a doctor is desirable, but three important facts should be known: 1. There are two types of oral contraceptives. They differ in the two types of hormones they use: synthetic progesterone (progestin) or estrogen. Both types have an impact on the hormonal balance of the entire body and can exacerbate underlying chronic diseases. 2. They can affect detoxification A woman’s menstrual cycle is an unpleasant, often painful and stressful physiological need. In addition to the functions of the cycle for female fertility, however, it also removes some toxins from the body that accumulate from metabolism in the blood. Hormonal contraceptives slow blood flow, which can lead to the accumulation of toxins and changes in metabolism. NEWS_MORE_BOX 3. Synthetic estrogen increases the risk of osteoporosis. Human bones are made up of an outer, hard layer and an inner spongy core filled with tiny pores. In the disease osteoporosis, the pores in the nucleus expand too quickly, which weakens the structure of the entire bone and leads to much easier breaks (fractures). Interleukin-6 is a molecule that is involved in bone resorption (uptake) of minerals. Increased amounts of estrogen suppress the synthesis of this molecule by bone cells. Reduced mineral intake leads to bone weakening and internal pore enlargement, which is the most common cause of osteoporosis.