Must-Read for Women: Complete Guide to Birth Control Pills and Emergency Contraceptives in Japan

Hello everyone, this is BLEZ Pharmacy, located along Asakusa International Street in Nishiasakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo. Today, we would like to write an article focusing on short-acting birth control and emergency contraceptives.

Women’s health plays a very important role in our daily lives. Especially when it comes to contraception and menstrual management, proper knowledge and handling are required. However, the current reality is that many people lack sufficient information on these topics. Emergency contraceptives and short-acting birth control are important tools in women’s health management, but much remains unknown about their correct use and selection.

Emergency contraceptives are used as a last resort in cases of contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse, requiring prompt and appropriate response. On the other hand, short-acting birth control not only serve as a long-term contraceptive method but also provide various health benefits, such as improving irregular menstruation and alleviating menstrual pain.

Additionally, it’s useful to know how to adjust the timing of your period to avoid overlapping with travel or important events. By using short-acting birth control, you can plan and control the timing of your period.

This article will provide a detailed explanation of these important topics, helping women understand their bodies and lead healthy, fulfilling lives. By acquiring the correct knowledge and finding the method that suits you, you can improve your quality of daily life.

What Are Short-acting Birth Control?

Short-acting birth control are female hormone medications containing two hormones: estrogen and progestin. This combination of hormones suppresses ovulation and causes changes in the uterine lining, preventing pregnancy. Additionally, short-acting birth control need to be taken at a consistent time every day, offering a high contraceptive effect.

While these medications can be purchased without a prescription in some countries, in Japan, they are prescription medications, and therefore cannot be directly purchased at pharmacies. The detailed information is summarized in this article.

Benefits of Short-acting Birth Control

Short-acting birth control offer many health benefits beyond contraception. For example, they help improve irregular menstruation, alleviate menstrual pain, and reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). They can also improve acne, reduce the risk of endometriosis, and prevent ovarian cysts. These benefits make short-acting birth control a choice for many women.

Available Short-acting Birth Control in Japan

In Japan, short-acting birth control such as Triquilar, Marvelon, Ange, and Lunabell are available. These pills differ in terms of their drug components and hormone ratios, so it’s important to choose according to your body and needs. It is recommended to consult with a doctor to find the most suitable pill for you.

Short-acting Birth Control Not Available in Japan

On the other hand, there are short-acting birth control that are not approved in Japan. For example, brands like Yasmin and Cerazette are known abroad but are not available in Japan. If you are taking these pills and wish to continue using short-acting birth control in Japan, you will need to switch to those available in Japan.

Understanding the correct use and selection of short-acting birth control can help manage your health. Choosing the right pill can improve your quality of daily life and help you lead a healthier life.

Adjusting the Timing of Your Period

It can be inconvenient when your period overlaps with travel or important events. However, it’s possible to adjust the timing of your period!

By using short-acting birth control, you can adjust the timing of your period. This allows you to avoid your period overlapping with travel or events. However, it is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist rather than making decisions on your own.

By consulting a doctor or pharmacist, you can safely adjust the timing of your period. To make sure you are well-prepared for important events, it’s crucial to seek professional advice.

About Emergency Contraceptives

Emergency contraceptives are a last-resort medication used in cases of contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. Taking them within 72 hours after intercourse significantly reduces the possibility of pregnancy. Since prompt action is required, it is crucial to obtain and take the medication as soon as possible. In Japan, emergency contraceptives cannot be bought at pharmacies, so planning to take them after returning to your country might not work if it exceeds the time limit, rendering them ineffective. If needed, seek consultation immediately.

Emergency contraceptives require a doctor’s prescription, but prescriptions can also be obtained through online consultations. Our pharmacy offers emergency contraceptives, and online consultations for dispensing emergency contraceptives are also available. Please feel free to use these services.

For more information about emergency contraceptives, please refer to the previously summarized page.

For Women’s Health and Lifestyle Improvement

It is important to understand how to choose and use medications that suit women’s health and lifestyle. Emergency contraceptives and short-acting birth control are essential tools for women to manage their bodies and lead a healthy life. Having the correct knowledge and consulting with doctors and pharmacists to find the right method for you is crucial.

Our pharmacy offers various consultations regarding women’s health. We also provide online consultation services, so feel free to use them. We are here to support your health and happiness.