Your Guide to Spring Break
A study done by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy states that under fifty percent of young people use contraception when having sex. Unfortunately many young girls fail to understand the importance of contraceptive methods. Here are a few tips girls may find useful during spring break.
- Bring Condoms - Always keep a few condoms in your purse, just in case. Condoms are the only option in preventing STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections), so always use one. If you are using birth control pills, make sure you pack enough and always take them at the same time each day.
- What If? - If the condom slips off you can rely on the Plan B® One Step. This pill is used up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex as a contraceptive method. If you are 17 or older you are able to get it from any pharmacy without a prescription.
- Take Your Pill - If you are on the pill, make sure you take the pack with you on your trip. Forgetting to take the pill will increase the risk of pregnancy.
- ICE - If you end up in the hospital due to some injury or illness, you may find yourself unable to phone somebody to inform them of your situation. Program your mom's - or anyone else's - phone number into your phone under "ICE" ("In Case of Emergency") so that you will be prepared no matter what happens. Also make sure you get the phone number of a local cab service, and the hotel you are staying in.
- Designate Someone Sober - Just to keep everyone straight and make sure nobody makes any bad decisions when they are drunk, have one person designated to not drink each night. Make a rule where nobody should leave with any people they met before the Spring Break trip.
- Be Wary - Watch where your drink originates from. Make sure you accept drinks you have seen being made. Do not leave your drink unattended. It is very easy for someone to slip something into your drink, so be careful.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Women May Be Using Unsafe Oral Contraceptives
Various brands of oral contraceptives have been linked to a heightened risk of contracting venous thrombosis. Venous thrombosis - a blood clot forming inside a vein - may cause soreness, but the infection in itself has no serious effects. Venous thrombosis can easily lead to a pulmonary embolus. This is where a piece of a blood clot formed in a vein breaks off and eventually ends up in the lungs. This disease is very serious and may be deadly if left untreated.
A study conducted in the Netherlands compared 1524 patients diagnosed with either venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism and 1760 healthy patients who were not using oral contraceptives. The women using oral contraceptives had 5 times more of a risk of contracting venous thrombosis than the women not using oral contraceptives.
A follow up study was conducted in Denmark. Healthy women between 15 and 49 years old were studied. A total of 4213 cases of venous thrombosis were found; 2045 of these causes were from women using oral contraceptives.
The type of progestogens in the contraceptives affected the risk of contracting venous thrombosis. When you 1st begin using oral contraceptive your risk of getting venous thrombosis will be high, regardless of what brand you use. Levonorgestrel, a type of progestogen, has the lowest risk of contracting venous thrombosis. The progestogens providing the highest risk of contracting venous thrombosis are gestodene, desogestrel, drospirenone, and cyproterone acetate.
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Monday, February 01, 2010
When You Should Switch Your Birth Control Pill
The pill is a common contraception option among women. It is an easy way to prevent pregnancy if taken properly and can be up to 99% effective. However some specific types of birth control pills may not be the best option for you. Your body may react differently to the medicine, and many women choose to switch to a different pill if the side effects are unbearable.
Side effects - There are usually side effects with most birth control pills. If you experience minor side effects its not a sign to switch pills. Side effects are common in most people, and the side effects are listed in the booklet that comes with a pack of pills. Common side effects can include headaches, nausea, vomiting, decreased libido, and changes in blood pressure. If you notice any unusual symptoms mention them to your doctor on your next visit - they may suggest switching pills.
Menstruation Changes - If there has been any change in your regular menstrual cycle after going on the pill, consider the changes. While on the pill your periods should be lighter and shorter, not heavier and longer. If you experience increased menstrual bleeding after going on the pill, tell your doctor and see if they recommend the use of a different pill. If you feel increased discomfort during your period (painful cramps or other symptoms starting a week before your period) inform your doctor. The pill should not make period symptoms worse. If birth control improves the comfort of your menstrual period, it is not necessary to switch pills.
Weight Gain - Before you assume that the pill is causing you to gain wait, think about any lifestyle changes that you've made after going on the pill. People often blame weight gain on birth control, but there is very little evidence that the pill causes weight gain. Pills that are higher in estrogen levels can lead to an increased appetite and water retention, making you bloated. Tell your doctor if you feel that your pill caused you to gain weight. They may switch you to a pill with lower hormone levels such as Yasmin or Alesse.
Mood Swings - You may experience mood swings that started with taking the pill. The hormone levels in birth control pills cause mood swings in most women. If you notice that you are starting to feel depressed or moody for no apparent reason, it could be because of the birth control pill that you are on. You may want to talk to your doctor about your options, but in most cases switching pills will not solve this problem.
Cost- The birth control you are on may be too expensive for your lifestyle. If you are having trouble paying for your birth control every month, try switching to a generic brand. These pills are more affordable than the brand name pills you pay for.
Usually, different types of birth control pills can improve your symptoms and side effects. However, if you feel that birth control pills aren't right for you, there are many other contraceptive options available such as patches, rings, and IUDs.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
A New iPhone App Helps a Woman Get Pregnant
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
4 Reasons Why There Shouldn't be a Male Birth Control Pill
There's been ongoing interest over the possibility of a male contraceptive. Every few years a new discovery appears and it convinces us that we are closer to a birth control pill for men. For the first time, a safe, reversible, and effective male contraceptive has become a reality. Within the near future, several types of male birth control may become available to the average man. Soon men will be able to have the same options as women including a daily birth control pill, a patch or gel applied to the skin, and injection given every three months, or an implant under the skin every twelve months.
Seattle researchers claim that the availability of male contraceptives depends on how funding continues. The technology is available and it is understood how a hormonal male contraceptive will work.
Sure, this may be a great thing for women - we no longer have to remember the pill or suffer from awful side effects - but when you really think about it, a male contraceptive might not be such a good thing.
1. A new excuse to get you into bed - Some men might use male contraceptives as an excuse to get in your pants. The same men that lie about pulling out will lie about being on the pill.
2. Will they remember to take it - If you can't trust your man to remember to pick up milk on the way home or buy condoms when you run out, how will you know if he remembered to take the pill?
3. An increase in STIs - Its been speculated that the approval of a male contraceptive might increase the spread of sexually transmitted infections. The pill won't protect you from STIs - and if you're both on the pill, why would you need a backup condom?
4. Decreased pregnancy rates - By putting men in control, couples may not be getting married having children as early in life. Women tend to want children more than men and they want to "move forward" in relationships. Men forget that the main reason for sex is procreation. Someone wrote in reply to the idea of a male birth control "[Male contraceptives] with the simultaneous invention of a time-travel machine, will result in 90% of us not being born"
There's no telling whether or not men will even use a hormonal contraceptive, however its safe to say - don't trust a man to do a woman's job.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
January - National Cervical Health Awareness Month
Every year 13,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States alone. Approximately 1 in 20,923 Americans are diagnosed with cervical cancer. It was estimated that in 2009 11,300 women would be diagnosed and 4,100 women would have died from cervical cancer in the United States. Thanks to current screening technology and practices there has been a considerable decline over the past 40 years in the number of cases of cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is most commonly caused by Human Papillomavirus. HPV infections cause unusual changes to the cells of the cervix and may possibly lead to cervical cancer. Most HPV infections in young women are short-lasting and are not significant in the long run. 70 percent of infections have vanished in one year and 90 percent in two years. Only between five and ten percent of women diagnosed with HPV do not lost the infection and are vulnerable to cervical precancer, which may develop into cervical cancer. There is no way to know which people who are diagnosed with HPV develop any cancers (or other health problems) before the cancer begins developing. The process takes about 15 to 20 years dependent upon treatment and opportunities for detection. If cervical precancer is caught in its early stages it is most often easily cured. It is advised that women get regular screenings for cervical cancer. Screenings find early signs of diseases so that that issues can be addressed and solved before they progress into cancer.
HPV is the most common the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It affects 50 to 85 percent of all sexually active people. HPV is transferred by any type of sexual contact. To lessen one's chances of contracting HPV, decrease the number of sexual partners and use protection, such as condoms.
Gardasil is a widely available vaccination which presents protection from four types of HPV. These four particular types cause 60 to 70 percent of all problems related to either cervical cancer, or genital warts. The best age to get your 1st of 3 doses of the Gardasil vaccination is between the age of 11 and 12.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Is It Best For You To Get Rid Of Your Period?
Menstrual cycles are annoying and painful for most women. They cause mood swings, cramps, headaches, and are uncomfortable. Taking a birth control pill on a daily basis has halted woman's menstrual cycles in many cases. For women to hear that with a simple pill they can stop their period is glorious! But is this pill safe? Is it as effective as we have been told? There are various pros and cons to be considered.
Pros -
Women don't need a period - The only reason known for a menstrual cycle, is for a woman to get pregnant. A period occurs to rid the body of the uterine lining which has been built up monthly to prepare the egg to be fertilized. When you are on a hormonal birth control pill the lining no longer builds up, thus there is nothing to expel and no reason for a period. A traditional 28 day pack of birth control pills have 7 placebo (sugar, no-hormone) pills. The lack of hormones is what causes the flow.
It is convenient - With monthly menstrual cycles many women undergo severe pain. The symptoms include headaches, cramps, mood swings, and various other painful and undesired feelings. When taking birth control pills and not having a period, there are no symptoms and no pain!
Skipping periods is another reproductive choice for women; the more choices we have, the better.
If you decide to use/continue using birth control pills as a way to stop your period, check with your insurance if they are covered in your plan. You will need a doctor's written approval to prescribe you with BCP's for excessive pain before your insurance will cover the pills.
Cons -
It's not philosophically right - Periods are not diseases. The pill is not an antibiotic. Doctors have prescribed continuous-hormone birth control pills for women who experience extreme pains, mood swings, and discomforts. Getting rid of one's period would be just a matter of convenience. By expelling menstrual cycles it gives the image that women's periods are something to be ashamed of.
Lybrel doesn't work - A new release, the no-bleeding pill, Lybrel, might not work for all women. After a year of using Lybrel, a study showed that 40 percent of women on Lybrel still had spotting, and 20 percent bled enough to need tampons or pads.
May be unsafe - Although most professionals say BCP's are safe for stopping your period, we have yet to know the long term effects of taking hormones nonstop might be.
How will you tell you are pregnant - Skipped periods are the most common way women discover they are pregnant. If you are not expecting your period, how will you know you are pregnant?
We do not know enough about using BCP's to stop periods to consider it completely safe.
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