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Oral Contraceptive Side Effects
The Pill
When we talk about hormone methods of birth control we are primarily referring to a pill form of contraception that contains hormones. Oral contraception can be convenient and reliable when used properly. Approved more than 45 years ago, it continues to be one of the most popular forms of birth control. More than 18 million women depend on "the pill" and there are more than 40 different oral contraceptives. Nowadays, the new low dose (meaning lower doses of hormone) pills have less healt...
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Expert & Community Posts
Birth Control Side Effects Guide
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...times during a year's time. There can be side effects associated with the Pill. The most... Read more »
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By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...is that most drugs and medications often have side effects and they can be mild, moderate or... Read more »
Your Guide To Choosing Birth Control
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...doctor. For others, convenient may mean few side effects, or it may mean no disruption of sex... Read more »
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By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert...have recently tried Topamax but I had severe side effects and stopped. Typically the weather has... Read more »
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Health Guide
A Matter of Heart
...developed after reports suggested that the amount of estrogen in older birth control pills had serious side effects, including strokes, heart attacks and blood clots."High-dose birth control pills... Read more »Birth control and family planning
...the woman remembers to take her pill consistently each day. Women who experience unpleasant side effects on one type of pill are usually able to adjust to a different type. About 2 to 3... Read more »St. John's Wort
...had taken a placebo. ADHD medications are a common treatment for ADHD. However, some of the side effects of these medications include: nervousness, problems sleeping, and loss of appetite. For... Read more »Birth Control Options for Women: Oral Contraception
...estrogen compound used in most oral contraceptives is estradiol and is always used with a progestin.Effects on Reproduction. When used throughout a menstrual cycle with progesterone, it suppresses... Read more »Make Peace With Your Breast Size
...these silicone or water filled breast boosters promise the results of breast implants without the side effects and high price tag of surgery. The booby trap: They do have the amazing ability to... Read more »
Medications
...products you may use, especially of: antacids birth control pills cyclosporine ... Read more »
...womb (implantation). Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills have been shown to help... Read more »
...womb (implantation). Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills have been shown to help... Read more »
...womb (implantation). Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills have been shown to help... Read more »
...much less effective at that time. Antibiotics and birth control pills should be taken at least 1... Read more »
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