Hi doctor,My partner and I are living together and wanted to take monthly contraceptive pills. I am a 29-year-old male, she is 26 years old with no major health conditions. She has taken "Descon 21" tablets earlier and we have found it very effective. Therefore can we continue the same for long periods? (one to two years). Also, please let us know if any risk factor is present. Also, let us know if any other medicine is required.
Hello. Kindly mention your future plans for pregnancy. Personally, I am not in favor of hormonal contraception especially for long-term use as they harm the liver and suppress ovulation and decidualize endometrium. If you use it for two years, then immediate pregnancy might be difficult. Bones also get demineralized.  Better to use condoms and Today vaginal tablets or spermicidal jellies.  You can use nonhormonal contraception Saheli (Ormeloxifene) which has very less side effects. Consider the side effects. No need to bombard the body with synthetic hormones. Make clear choices weighing pros and cons. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->