Long-term side effects associated with the use of Oral Hormonal contraceptives.

Abstract

Oral hormonal contraceptives are effective contraceptive methods that prevent unwanted pregnancies from occurring. They are classified according to a hormonal composition as combinations and mini pills and not different from the other drugs, these also have associated effects. Thus, the objective of this research was to outline the effects related to the continuous and long-term use of oral hormonal contraceptives. This is an Integrative Review carried out based on articles published between the years 2015 and 2021, in the databases MEDLINE, BDENF, LILACS and Google Scholar. Among the results found, it was shown that oral contraceptive hormones can cause greater damage to health, such as thrombosis, increased blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, neoplasms, especially with long-term use. It is concluded that it is necessary that health professionals, especially pharmacists, and visual women on alert, regarding the effects triggered by the prolonged use of the oral hormonal method and the aggravations of these when associated with modifiable and non-modifiable risk predispositions. Relevant to women's health.