Myths about hormonal drugs

Prescribing hormonal medications often frightens people. There are many myths surrounding hormones. But most of them are completely wrong.

Myth 1: Hormonal drugs are special birth control pills for women.

No. Hormonal drugs are drugs obtained synthetically. They act similar to natural hormones produced in our body. There are many organs in the human body that secrete hormones: female and male genital organs, endocrine glands, central nervous system and others. Accordingly, hormonal drugs can be different, and they are prescribed for a wide variety of diseases. Female hormonal preparations (contain female sex hormones) may or may not have a contraceptive effect.

Myth 2: Hormones are prescribed only for very severe illnesses

No. There are a number of mild diseases for which hormonal drugs are also prescribed. For example, decreased thyroid function (hypofunction).

Myth 3: If you don’t take a hormonal pill on time, nothing bad will happen

No. Hormonal medications must be taken strictly according to the clock. For example, a hormonal birth control pill is valid for 24 hours. Accordingly, you must drink it once a day.

Myth 4: If you take hormones, they accumulate in the body

No. When a hormone enters the body, it immediately breaks down into chemical compounds, which are then excreted from the body.

Myth 5: Hormonal medications are not prescribed during pregnancy

Discharged. If a woman had hormonal disorders before pregnancy, then during pregnancy she requires medicinal support.

Myth 6: Hormonal drugs have a lot of side effects, primarily weight gain

It is necessary to distinguish side effects that do not require discontinuation of the drug from serious problems. Before prescribing the medicine and while taking it, it is imperative to be examined and tested.

Myth 7: There is always an alternative to hormones

Not always. There are situations when hormonal drugs are irreplaceable.