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January 30, 2009

Birth control relieves menstrual pains

Filed under: Birth Control Pill,Cramps,Menstrual Cramps,Uncategorized — Janine @ 5:11 pm

Menstrual cramps can vary from women to women. It can be from a little uncomfortable to having excruciating pain right before or at the start of your period. You may experience pain mainly in your lower abdomen. Other menstrual cramps include menstrual migraines, backaches, bloating, and sore breasts.

Why does this happen?
Menstrual pain occurs during a menstrual cycle and when you ovulate During menstruation your uterus contracts causing cramps in your lower abdomen.

Can birth control help?
Birth control can help reduce the amount of menstrual pain you are experiencing. It also regulates your menstrual cycle if it is irregular, decreases the amount of bleeding during your period, and of course, prevents pregnancy. There are different forms of birth control: the pill, patch, or ring. Speak with your doctor to find out which method and brand best suits you and what the side effects are for the birth control being recommended.

What else can help relieve the pain?

Over-the-Counter

Over-the-counter drugs containing ibuprofen or naproxen can help with menstrual pain. There are also other over-the-counter brands that are made to specifically help relieve menstrual pains.

Healthy Diet

A healthy diet of zinc, calcium and B vitamins can help relieve menstrual cramps. Try to lower your daily salt, caffeine, and sugar intake in the week before your period.

Heat Pad/Ice Packs

Heat pads or hot water bottles can help relieve menstrual pains in the stomach and back. Cramps can also be caused by a build-up of blood in your pelvis. In this case, use ice packs to relieve your pain. Try both methods to see which one works best.

Bath

A long soothing warm bath is known to help relieve menstrual cramps. Add on aromatherapy bath salts to make your bathing experience relaxing.

Lying Down

Try to lie down in a fetal position. Many women have said it helps decrease your menstrual pains

Working Out

Work out with less aggressive activities such as swimming and yoga can reduce menstrual cramps.

Herbal Teas

Herbal teas such as Chamomile, Raspberry, Cinnamon, and Cramp bark tea are said to help relieve menstrual cramps.

Fresh Pineapple Juice

Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps relax muscles. Try drinking or eating pineapple products to reduce menstrual cramps.

Massages

Massages, reflexology and acupressure can also help reduce the severity of menstrual cramps.

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January 29, 2009

Stopping the Pill. Starting the Pill

Filed under: birth control pills,Birth Control Side Effects,conceiving,oral contraceptive,post-pill amenorrhea,pregnancy,Stopping the pill,Uncategorized — Janine @ 5:37 pm

When you feel that the pill you are currently on is not the right pill for you, stopping the pill is a good idea. After being on the pill for over 3 months, if you continue to notice discomforting side effects (headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, depression, vaginal infections, and cramps, just to name a few), those are signs that you should stop the pill and try another oral contraceptive.

Can I stop taking the pill immediately or should I wait till the end of the pack?

If you have just started taking birth control pills or is trying a new brand of pills, it is recommended to stay on it the pill for the first 3 months even and if are experiencing negative side effects. The negative side effects normally would pass after 3 months. If it continues, you may stop the pill.

Stopping the pill may change your regular menstrual cycle. You can stop taking the pill immediately if you are uncomfortable with continuing the pill. As soon you stop taking the pill, you will experience bleeding.

When stopping the pill, make sure you have an alternative form of contraception, such as a condom.

If I have stopped taking the pill and want to get back on the pill, should I wait until it is the beginning of a month?

If you are starting a new brand of birth control pills, make sure you have a back up method of contraception such as condoms. Your first pack of pills may not protect you from pregnancy on the first week of taking them.

You can start your pills today, on the day your period begins, on the fifth day your period begins, or on the first Sunday after your period begins (so your menses will almost always begin on a Tuesday or Wednesday).

If I stop the pill and my period does not come back, what does that mean?

If you do not get your period after stopping the pill for three months, you should first take a home pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. If you are not pregnant and still did not get your period for at least three months, see your doctor. You may be experiencing post-pill amenorrhea. Post-pill amenorrhea is when the pill stops your body from producing hormones needed for ovulation and menstruation. It may take some time before your body gets back into regular production of these hormones needed for your menstruation.

If I am planning to become pregnant, when should I stop taking the pill?

It is recommended to stop taking the birth control pill one month before you conceive so you can get back on your regular natural menstrual flow. If you are planning on stopping the pill longer before you conceive, make sure you are using other forms of contraception such as condoms.

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January 22, 2009

Modern Birth Control Pills Have A Reduced Heart Risk

Filed under: birth control pills,heart disease,heart risk,newer pills,Uncategorized — Paul @ 4:11 pm

Recently, researchers have found that newer forms of birth control pills do not increase the risk of heart disease as much as previous generations of birth control pills.

Researchers determined that new forms of birth control pills that have come out in the last decade tend not to raise blood pressure to the same extent as the older forms. Scientists are excited by the findings because it means that one day birth control pills might be used as heart disease prevention in addition to contraception. While more research is needed regarding heart disease prevention, it will no doubt make all women happy to know that birth control pills are improving as made evident by the reduction in risk of heart disease in newer birth control pills.

Researchers also found that modern forms of birth control contain less estrogen which makes them safer while still being effective. In addition, oral contraceptives with certain doses of estrogen are safer for women aged 35 through menopause.

To this day, hormonal contraceptives such as birth control pills, vaginal rings, and patches are still the most common prescribed contraceptives. On average, 11.6 (20%) million American women use hormonal contraceptives. Since the introduction of the birth control pill in the 1960s, over 80 percent of women have used hormonal contraceptives in their lifetime.

Its reassuring for women since the risk of heart disease has always been associated with birth control, and now those risks have been reduced with modern advances in birth control.

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Yaz Birth Control and Lo from The Hills

Filed under: Alesse birth control,Labels: Birth Control Side Effects,side effects,Uncategorized,Yaz — Janine @ 3:36 pm

Women of all ages use birth control. They know what it is, but many do not know about the risks and its side effects. Your physician should inform you of all you need to know about birth control. If you are currently on the pill and are experiencing the side effects for over 3 months, inform your doctor. Your doctor should prescribe you to a different birth control. Learning about birth control can help you find out which brand is right for you.

Lauren Bosworth also known as “Lo” from The Hills and Laguna Beach is the spokesmodel for Yaz birth control. Yaz is the new birth control that has fewer side effects than its competitors. These side effects include acne and fluid retention. Like many girls, Lauren has tried several different oral contraceptives. Lauren chose Yaz because of the fewer monthly periods. She also wanted to learn what her options are for birth control and to take control of its effects in her body. Different from other oral contraceptives that are usually a 21/7 cycle, Yaz is a 24/4 cycle (a low-dose combination of estrogen and progestrin).

It is very important that your doctor or nurse explains everything you need to know about the birth control they are prescribing to you before you starting taking it. The common side effects for birth control pills can be:

Weight gain
Nausea and vomiting (felt for the first few cycles)
Dizziness
Increase or decrease in acne
Headaches
High blood pressure
Loss of libido
Depression
Vaginal infections

The less common but serious health risks are:

Blood clots in legs, lungs, heart or brain
Stroke
Heart attacks
Possibly cervical cancer

If any of the above side effects persists or worsens, make sure you contact your doctor immediately.

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