What to consider when choosing a type of birth control.
Choosing birth control isn't only about preventing pregnancy it's also about making the right decision for yourself and your lifestyle. If you don't like having to remember to take the Pill everyday you may want to think about the IUD or NuvaRing. Or try combining a condom with spermicide for a hormone-free, but just as effective, form of birth control. Additionally, if you know you do not want children, permanent methods such as tubal ligation and sterilization are available.
Remember to choose methods that fit your goals, values, desires, and lifestyle.
As with every prescription drug there are health risks. You have to decide if your health is ready to accept the use of birth control or not. In some circumstances hormonal birth control may not be an option for you.
- If you are over 35 and smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day.
- If you have any history of heart disease, liver, diabetes and high blood pressure.
- If you are or suspect you are pregnant.
- If you are breast feeding and/or are less than 6 weeks postpartum.
- If you have breast cancer, history of breast cancer or an abnormal growth in the breast.
- If you have a history of blood clotting problems.
- If you have cancer or history of cancer of the reproductive organs.
- If you have unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- If you have active liver disease or a history of liver tumors.
You should be aware about the benefits and side effects of all birth control methods. Learn the details by speaking with a healthcare professional. Most types of birth control are 99% successful in preventing pregnancy as long as you use them consistently and correctly.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome or functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, is a common health problem that affects women of reproductive age. PCOS is related to a long-term lack of ovulation and an excess of androgens.
It is one of the most common causes of menstrual problems, hair growth, acne, obesity and infertility. One of the most important characteristics of PCOS is hyperandrogenism, the excessive production of male hormones (androgens), particularly testosterone, by the ovaries.
Polycystic ovaries have at least twice as many developing follicles as normal ovaries. However, many of these follicles do not mature to the point of releasing an egg (ovulation). Because they have more follicles than is usual, polycystic ovaries are slightly larger than normal ovaries. It has been known to run in families.
Around 20 out of every 100 women have polycystic ovaries. Most women with polycystic ovaries have no symptoms.
Symptoms of PCOS
- Menstrual problems (infrequent periods, no periods, and/or irregular bleeding)
- Hirsutism (excessive body or facial hair)
- Endocrine abnormalities
- Acne
- Obesity
- Infertility
- Diabetes with insulin resistance or hyperinsulinemia
- Ovarian cysts
- Male pattern baldness or thinning hair
- Pelvic pain
- Anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
- Sleep apnea
Long-Term Effects
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Endometrial or breast cancer
Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS is quite difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases. A doctor will take a complete medical history about menstruation, reproduction, and weight gain. Physical examinations will include a pelvic exam, and visual inspection of the skin for hirsutism, acne, or any other changes. Blood tests are performed to determine the levels of luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, estrogens, androgens, glucose, and insulin. A glucose-tolerance test may be administered. An ultrasound examination of the ovaries is performed to evaluate their size and shape.
Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Treatment of PCOS consists of weight loss combined with exercise, drugs or surgery, and hair removal, depending upon which symptoms are most bothersome, and whether a woman desires pregnancy.
Medications that are used to treat PCOS include anti-androgens, which counter the effects of excess androgens on a woman's body, and other hormone-regulating drugs like birth control pills.
A surgical operation known as laparoscopic "ovarian drilling" is also performed to treat PCOS. It is a process where between 4-30 tiny holes are made in a cystic ovary. There are newer surgical techniques that minimize the previous problems of scaring and adhesions, but they remain a risk.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Post Pregnancy Birth Control Options.
It's general knowledge that in the first few months after delivery breastfeeding can prevent pregnancy. However, a women can only use breastfeeding as a form of birth control if her period has not returned since delivery, she is breastfeeding her baby on demand, both day and night and not feeding other foods or liquids regularly, and if her baby is less than six months old.
When all three of these conditions exist there is less than a two percent chance of pregnancy. But how many women really feel comfortable relying on this method?
If you decide to engage in sex after pregnancy (and don't feel comfortable relying on breastfeeding as birth control), it may be beneficial to take extra precautions to prevent pregnancy. Here are some alternatives.
Methods for Birth Control After Pregnancy
Barrier MethodsBarrier methods of birth control are quite safe and will not harm your infant baby. These methods include female or male condoms, cervical caps, spermicides, gels, sponges, or diaphragms.
Hormonal MethodsHormonal methods contain certain hormones that help prevent pregnancy. they are 99.9% effective when taken correctly and consistently. However, birth control pills containing estrogen should be avoided during pregnancy and breast feeding. Consult your doctor before using this method of birth control after pregnancy. Hormonal methods include birth control pills, the shot (Depo Provera), the ring (NuvaRing), or the patch (Ortho Evra).
Other Methods of Birth ControlMirena IUD is an estrogen-free contraceptive and is inserted by your doctor. It gives you up to 5 years of 99.9% effective, hassle-free birth control. If you are planning to conceive or take on some other birth control measure, then you should have it removed by your doctor.
The Fertility Awareness Method is when a woman charts her fertility pattern to prevent pregnancy. Women need to avoid unprotected vaginal intercourse for at least one-third of each menstrual cycle when charting fertility. The key is to know when fertilization (of the egg) may occur by estimating the time of ovulation as correctly as possible. This must be done carefully because the timing of ovulation varies greatly from one woman to another and, for some women, from one month to the next.
Emergency contraception is also available. Plan B is taken after unprotected sex or failure of another type of birth control. It does not provide long-term protection against future pregnancies, it only works to prevent this one incident. For 100% effectiveness, Plan B should be taken within the first 72 hours, followed by the second dose 12 hours later.
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Friday, October 12, 2007
5 reasons your birth control may fail.
Accordinng to researchers almost 53% of unplanned pregnancies take place in women who are using birth control.
Reasons Behind Failure of Birth Control
- Not following the instructions for use of contraceptive pills properly. The birth control pill should be taken everyday at the same time. In case if 2 or more pills are missed during a cycle then a back up method of birth control (condom or spermicide) must be used to prevent pregnancy.
- Inconsistent use of contraceptives.
- Diaphragms and cervical caps can be moved out of place by the penis thrusting against the cervix or dislodge an IUD.
- Breaking of condoms.
- Use of antibiotics or other drugs or herbs with birth control pills.
- Believing that you can't get pregnant on your period or that it's not your fertile time.
For Better Effectiveness of Birth Control
- Use your chosen birth control method consistently and carefully follow the instructions for its use.
- If you have forgotten to take 2 or more birth control pills during your cycle then always prefer to use alternatives, like a condom, to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Make sure that you take your birth control pills at the same time each day.
- Certain antibiotics and other drugs can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills--ask your pharmacist if this is a concern for you whenever you fill a prescription.
- Using a condom and spermicide with a diaphragm or cervical cap during your fertile period can result in almost 100% contraceptive success.
- If you are using an IUD, then check for the string extending from your cervix monthly.
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Wednesday, October 03, 2007
How Do Birth Control Pills Work?
What is birth control?
Birth control is the use of any practices, methods, in order to prevent pregnancy in a sexually active woman. It can also be referred to as family planning, pregnancy prevention, fertility control, or contraception. It may be reversible or irreversible.
How Birth Control Pills Work
At the start of each menstrual cycle, the level of estrogen rises and it thickens the lining of the uterus in order to fertilize an egg. Once estrogen levels reach their peak, one of the ovaries releases an egg. This monthly release of an egg is called ovulation.
The combination of estrogen and progestin found in birth control pills prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and causes changes in the mucus of the cervix, which makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate and for an egg to implant.
Types of Birth Control Pills
Most women prefer to use birth control pills because they're convenient and effective; they are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when taken correctly and consistently.
There are two types of birth control pills:
Combination Pills: These types of birth control pills combine synthetic estrogen and progesterone - two hormones found naturally in the female body. Its main function is to suppress ovulation with the help of high levels of estrogen in your body. It thickens the lining of the uterus in order to prevent egg implantation and pregnancy. You can easily find these kinds of pills either in 21 day pack or 28 day pack.
Progestin Only Pill: The progestin-only pill is a better choice for women who have certain health problems - such as blood clots - and cannot take pills with estrogen. This method also may be the best choice for women who had side effects with the combination birth control pill or who are breastfeeding.
Progestin-only pills do not offer the same benefits that combination birth control pills offer. Most women who choose this type of pill do so because there are reasons they should not take estrogen.
While taking birth control pills you may experience common side effects. These side effects include:
- Spotting
- Headaches
- Change in mood
- Breast Tenderness
- Nausea
- Weight Gain
Rare but serious side effects include:
- Blood clots
- Abdominal Pain
- Chest Pain
- Eye pain
- High Blood Pressure
- Liver Tumors
- Breast Cancer Risk
- Cervical Cancer Risk
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