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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.

The best oral contraceptives that can be used are those with a low level of oestrogen. Levonorgestrel or norethisterone are fine to have in oral contraceptives. The most recent progestogens are more likely to cause venous thrombosis. The risk of getting venous thrombosis is low (only 5 in 100,000 people), but when using oral contraceptive the risk increases up to 25 in 100,000 people.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Abortion Rates Rise

In Canada in 1970, out of 100 live births, there were only 3 abortions, with a total of 11,152 abortions for the year. By 1988, there were 70,754 abortions, with 19.3 abortions of every 100 live births. In 2001 there were 106,418 abortions. Out of 100 live births, 31.9 were aborted. Times have changed. Some girls are now using repetitive abortions as a type of birth control.

1. Worldwide there are approximately 42 million abortions per year, and 115,000 per day.

2. In the United States alone there were 1,370,000 abortions in 1996. Currently there are 3,700 abortions a day in the US.

3. Teenagers have 20% of all abortions; girls under 15 obtain 1.2% of all abortions. That is 504,000 abortions per year (worldwide) by females under 15.

4. 1% of abortions are because of rape or incest. 93% of abortions are because of personal reasons.

5. 47 % of all abortions are executed on women who have had at least one abortion previously.

6. In England and Wales 74 teens had their third abortion in 2008. 15 other teens under 18 had previously had between 3 and 6 abortions.

7. 1,500 of 19,000 girls under 18 who had an abortion in 2008 had also had at least one earlier abortion. In at least one case a teen was having her 8th abortion.

Some girls are not using contraception services and instead are relying on abortions, which can be dangerous, as repeated abortions may result in severe negative results. Having several abortions may cause cervical stenosis, which increases the chances of endometriosis or infertility. It may also cause scarring in the uterus (Asherman's syndrome) which may result in infertility and miscarriage. This doesn't necessarily mean abortion is a extremely hazardous procedure, but it is not recommended to have several abortions.

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Monday, December 14, 2009

"The Pill" - Birth Control Prompt on Your Phone

The iPhone is a fairly new and highly popular device with hundreds of applications being created for it daily. A new application just released is called "The Pill 1.0". This application helps girls remember to take their birth control pill, which countless girls would forget otherwise. It has a cycle, which the girl chooses the starting day, and for 21 days each day it has a reminder which comes similar to a sms text in the morning for the girl to take her birth control pill. The next part of the cycle is a 7 day period with no reminder.
This new application was made by a French developer, Stephane Queraud. It is available in French, English, and Russian. A graph representation of the tablet is available with the application to show the girls how their real tablet should look. In the past, nearly every girl asked had forgotten to take her pill at least once. Now that problem is solved!
The Pill comes with other perks as well, such as a countdown showing when will be the next notification, a full graphical representation of the tablet, and advice in case you forget your pill and need to know what to do. The Pill is available on iPhones worldwide. It is only $0.99 US on the iPhone app store in the medicine subcategory.

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Birth Control: A Timeline

4th Century A.D - Aristotle gave advice on how to prevent pregnancy. He told women to use olive oil, lead ointment, or frankincense oil as a spermicide - Needless to say, his intentions were good but his methods were flawed.

The Greeks claimed that by applying pressure to the uterus by pushing on a woman's abdomen will force sperm out of her vagina. Although it sounds ridiculous, they had to start somewhere.

1400's - the Chastity belt was invented. Today they may be viewed as a cruel violation of human rights, however in the 15th century Chastity belts were a form of teaching abstinence. Chastity belts were created to make it physically impossible for a woman to have sex or masturbate. They were often made of steel, locked shut with a padlock, and only had small openings for excretion. These belts were made in only one size - so larger women were forced to endure the pain of an ill-fitted device.

1700's - 1800's - The first pregnancy preventing condom was used by Giacoma Girolamo Casaova. Funny enough he referred to condoms as "english riding coats". In the 19th century, condoms were made of animal gut and were packaged in paper envelopes. Although the product was somewhat formal (being packaged and all), its role as contraception was not very effective.

1844 - American Charles Goodyear invented the vulcanization of rubber. This was a process that stopped rubber from becoming sticky. Mass production of condoms began shortly after he patented his finding.

1900's - Based on early Egyptian prototypes, in the early 20th Century people were using sponges with strings attached for removal as contraceptive devices. Often these sponges were dipped in vinegar or lemon juice which would act as a spermicide. The method seemed plausible, however it was not necessarily effective or safe. Today, there are safe synthetic sponges which are sterile and coated with chemical spermicide.

1930's - When the Great Depression hit, many couples could not afford to support children. During this time, new methods of birth control were introduced. The douching method was introduced (like Aristotle's olive oil technique) however this time it was advertised as "Lysol Douching". Yes - Lysol surface cleaner was used as a vaginal spermicide for a short time, however when reports started piling in about irritations and vaginal scalding, the method slowly lost popularity. So, a proto-intrauterine device was created. The IUD's in the 1930's consisted or something like a metal rod attached to a circular object such as a button. Needless to say, these early attempts often resulted in irritation and severe uterine infections. Oops.

1950's - The first Birth Control Pill (Envoid) was originally created to promote fertility and reduce menstrual symptoms in women. It was approved by the FDA in 1957 and began gaining popularity, however, around that time there were many complaints by Envoid users about increased menstrual problems. The pill was re-introduced to the FDA four years later as an oral contraceptive. By 1964 the pill was a huge success and became America's number one type of birth control.

1990's - In 1992 Depo-Provera was approved by the FDA. This was the first hormonal injection that was used to prevent pregnancy.

Today - Today, there are many forms of safe and efficient birth control. There are shots, patches, rings, IUD's and Pills available in all different forms that are up to 99% effective.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Could The Pill Be To Blame For The Jonas Brothers Fame?

Could the fame of one of the most popular musical acts, be the result of birth control? Yes, I am talking about the Jonas Brothers. I've always wondered how they became so popular. But now science, my good old friend, may have found the answer. Birth control.

A recent study came up with the findings that women are attracted to certain types of men at different times of the month. During ovulation, the period where women are most fertile, women find masculine men more attractive. While during the other part of the month the more feminine men will have an advantage. This is why they believe that macho guys like Sean Connery (think Bond here) aren't perceived as the more attractive of the two types of males. It also explains how in only a generation the more feminine, non-alpha male has now suddenly become the most desired trait a woman is looking for.

But how does birth control change all of this? Good question. Well according to the research, because birth control stops ovulation, women who take the pill don't actually experience that point in the month where they are attracted to the manly type of men. Instead they are constantly within that phase of finding feminine guys who they think will be better at caring for children attractive.

However, the survey also flipped views and looked at women from the perspective of the males. The report showed that men find women more attractive when they are ovulating. Bad news for women on the pill is, they don't ovulate and are often found less attractive to men. An experiment was conducted featuring lap dancers. Dancers that were ovulating made $20 more and hour in tips than women who weren't ovulating.

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Monday, September 28, 2009

5 Ways to Save Money on Birth Control

Many American women are unable to afford birth control during these harsh economic times. It's been reported that women are trying harder not to get pregnant because they can't afford to have a child. Some are trying to save money by skipping the pill or going off the pill for several months in order to save money.

Ask for Generic

Switching from a name brand birth control pill to a generic pill can help you save money. Ask your doctor to write down the generic birth control pill on your prescription.

Subsidized birth control

Find out if you qualify for subsidized birth control. Your local health department or family planning clinic may offer discount birth control to low income families.

Ask for help from your partner

This is an option for single women who don't have combined incomes with their partners. Why shouldn't the guy help pay for birth control? He's benefitting from it too - and he'll be in deeper financial problems if you become pregnant.

Short term solution

If you are strapped for cash but need to pick up your prescription, see your doctor and ask if they have any samples they could give you. Often a clinic will receive birth control samples that they will be able to give you if they understand your situation.

Insurance Plan

Your insurance plan may cover certain types of birth control like the IUD or surgical sterilization. Check your insurance plan and consult your doctor to see what will work best for you.

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

India's New Birth Control: Cash Incentives

India's current population is over 1.2 billion, and it is expected that it will reach 1.53 billion by the year 2050, exceeding China's population and becoming the world's most populous nation.

The National Rural Health mission is continuously coming up with new ways to control the population growth. The newest form of birth control in India isn't the Pill or a television - but money. The National Rural Health mission is granting couples who agree to delay having a child for a year 5,000 Rupees (125 USD). Some couples are agreeing to delay having a child for two years, and earning an extra 2,500 Rupees (50 USD). Considering that 70 Rupees a day is a good wage in India's rural areas, many couples are welcoming the government's offer.

Half the population in India is under the age of 25, and 27 million babies are born each year.

President of the Mission for Population Control says "India should aim for zero population growth - We feel that two children is a necessity, but a third is not required. It is better for families to control their family size."

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Monday, August 31, 2009

Common Birth Control Side Effects

When taking hormone based birth control, you will likely be faced with several side effects as a result of your body's way of adapting to the hormones. With birth control, the side effects usually go away after 3 months of use, so as long as you can trek through the rough patch, you will reap the benefits of birth control.

Headaches, dizziness, and breast tenderness are common side effects for women taking hormonal birth control. The best way to handle these symptoms is to take a couple of Advil, lie down, and drink a glass of water if the symptoms become unbearable. Nausea is a possible side effect of birth control. This symptom usually goes away after a couple months of use.

Spotting is when you have breakthrough bleeding between periods that is usually very light. The trouble with spotting is that is is unpredictable. Try taking the pill at the same time everyday in order to prevent spotting. For those who have spotting while using a ring or IUD, try a different method of birth control. The spotting will stop when your body becomes used to the changes.

Mood swings are the utmost common side effects of using birth control. Because your body is taking in more female hormones, you may find yourself in a constant emotional state. For many women, this symptom is prominent in the first few months of taking birth control. After three months it becomes less noticeable.

If you are experiencing extreme side effects, try switching methods or pills. Remember that almost all side effects will die away after several months of using birth control.

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Get Rid of Acne with Birth Control Pills

For women who tend to break out around their menstrual period, some birth control pills can help. Research shows that these pills can clear acne by slowing down the skins oil gland activity. Androgen is a male hormone that stimulates the skins oil glands, therefore causes acne. Low-dose birth control pills decrease the excess androgens in the body. This means that breakouts will be prevented! Consult your doctor about birth control, and ask about these brands:

Yasmin

Yasmin is a low-dose birth control pill that has been known to reduce acne breakouts in its users. It is affordable and does not cause severe side effects. Yasmin birth control is the most popular among young adults.

Yaz

Yaz birth control pills will clear acne after about 2 or 3 months of use. Some women on Yaz have also reported to having "baby smooth skin" while using it. Yaz users find that they continue to have acne for several months before their body gets used to the new hormones. This side effect is common in many birth control pills. After the first 3 months, the benefits start to kick in. When trying a pill it is good to take it for at least 3 months in order to experience its potential.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is not for everyone; however those who try it and like it experience very satisfying results. Have a consultation with your doctor when choosing a brand of birth control pill - they will know if Ortho Tri-Cyclen is right for you.

Other pills that help clear acne: Mircette, Alesse, Trivora, Cyclessa

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Benefits of Taking the Pill

There are more benefits to Birth Control Pill use than you may think. The pill can provide medicinal benefits besides acting as a contraceptive and improve various issues you may be dealing with. There are many girls who take the pill just for its health benefits!
Clear Skin
Birth control pills improve acne in many women. Women with moderate or severe acne that cannot be cured by over the counter medicine usually turn to the pill to solve the problem. The hormones in the pill prevent acne from forming after several months of use.
Regular Periods
The pill will help regulate menstrual periods in women who experience periods that come too soon or too late. Birth control pills can also regulate the amount of bleeding and the length of menstrual bleeding. Many women notice that after taking the pill for 3 months, their bleeding period is lighter and only three or four days long.
No More Menstrual Cramps
The pill will help relieve most forms of cramps including severe menstrual cramps. Those who are not relieved by over the counter medicine like Midol usually take the pill to relieve the pain. Birth control pills prevent ovulation, so they can also help with any pains that come in the middle of the month.

Protection against Cancer and Ailment
Birth control pills prevent Anemia in women because they have less bleeding during periods. Chances of developing Ovarian Cysts, breast lumps, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease are lower in women on the pill. Women who use the pill also have a lower risk of getting Endometrial (lining of the uterus) Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer later in life.
Increased Breast Size
Although the pill does not cause weight gain, it may increase breast size. Estrogen is a natural female hormone which is responsible for changes during puberty. The estrogen in birth control pills has the ability to stimulate breast growth- especially in women who are still developing.
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Thursday, July 02, 2009

Top 7 Failed Attempts at Birth Control

The birth control we use today such as birth control pills and condoms did not just come to be as they are today. In fact, there were many ridiculous failed attempts at birth control before they came up with something decent. These contraceptive prototypes may seem moronic now, but at one point people actually believed they worked.

7. Hot Mercury

In ancient China, women drank hot mercury the day after sex in order to prevent pregnancy. Mercury - The poisonous element inside thermometers that is deadly and can cause immediate toxic effects and can destroy all of the human body systems if it gets into the blood stream. Bad idea. You'd be better off committing suicide.

6. Sea Sponge

In Ancient Persia, women used sea sponges soaked in vinegar or alcohol and inserted them into the vagina to inhibit sperm from entering the uterus. This is a horrible method because not only does it require the extraction of a helpful ecological sea-organism from its environment, but it can cause some serious damage to vaginal walls when soaked in a substance like alcohol or vinegar. In addition, a sea sponge will act as a filter, so it's probably not a good idea to rely on it for contraception.

5. Rocks?

This method is just outrageous. In Egypt, they used to insert rocks into the uterus to irritate the uterine walls preventing a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus. (A prototype of todays intrauterine systems) Why is this so outrageous? Because not only does it cause severe irritation to the uterus, but bacteria on the rocks could spread throughout the inside of the uterus causing severe problems and possibly death. Don't try this at home.

After they realized the serious side effects of the rock method, women tried using apricot seeds in the same way. Needless to say, it was also a failed method.

4. Plugs

No, not hair plugs - vaginal plugs... made of wood. Yes. It is true, there were many women in the 19th century who tried using a plug-shaped stopper made of wood to block sperm from reaching the uterus. It was a tragic fail. There is nothing else to say about this one but nice try - now what do we do about the splinters?

3. Herbs

Many civilizations believed that the right herbs could heal or prevent almost ANYTHING - including pregnancy. Herbs called "emmenagogue" were plants that could stimulate menstruation in females, so they would take these herbs as a form as contraceptive. What they didn't know is that pregnancy is still possible during menstruation so many of them probably got themselves pregnant with this attempted method.

Although those methods are idiotic and irrational, and we all know that no one would ever try them in modern times, there are still some modern failed birth control attempts out there that couples are trying, only to find themselves with a baby 9 months later.

2. Flushing

There are couples out there who are using things like Lysol and carbonated drinks after sex to "flush out" and kill the sperm in the vagina. There are several reasons why this is a fail. Even if you flush out the sperm in the vagina, it does not affect the sperm that was ejaculated immediately into the uterus through the cervix. Those guys are long gone and out of reach. In addition, putting any acidic or sugary foreign substance in the vagina is a bad idea. The skin and flesh there is very sensitive and will most likely result in infection, irritation, or a yeast infection.

1. Homemade condom

Yes - it is exactly what it sounds like. This is by far the stupidest idea ever thought of. I can't even process this idea without asking myself "why would anyone in their right mind do such a thing??". There are many couples out there who are making their own condoms with plastic materials like plastic bags, saran wrap, or used chip bags. Not only are these materials prone to break with enough force, but using them as a condom is unsanitary and uncivilized. Bacteria can spread from these items to the vagina causing discomfort and irritation. They will not hold up during intercourse and probably rip - making them useless as contraception. The chip bag method is the worst idea because of its rough sharp texture that will cut the walls of the vagina causing bleeding. I beg you - please do not do this. The common sense of civilization will quickly diminish if you do.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Totally Untrue Rumors about Birth Control

1. Birth control pills will make me fat!

Why it's a lie - The pill has been given an unreasonable reputation. Despite what you may have heard from friends and colleagues, birth control does NOT contribute to weight gain.

Although some women seem to gain weight while taking the pill, researchers have shown that it isn't actually due to pill use. The estrogen in the pill may cause some women to feel boated for the first few weeks, but this symptom usually goes away. The progestin in the pill may cause changes in appetite, but it's nothing that you can't resist. Finally, it has been studied that women tend to begin taking the pill during a point in time that just happens to overlap with lifestyle changes, including diet and weight changes.

2. The pill will increase my risk of cancer

Why it's a lie - Okay - first of all, birth control pills have never been conclusively linked to cancer. Only the most recent research suggests that the pill has VERY little, if any, risk of development in breast cancer in women, and taking estrogen before menopause does not predispose women to breast cancer.

Actually, according to Planned Parenthood, if you use the pill you are 1/3 less likely to develop ovarian or uterine cancer than those who are not on the pill. Even better, your protection against these cancers will increase as you continue to use the pill, and can protect you for up to 30 years after you stop taking the pill. Some doctors even advise their patients (especially those with a family history of ovarian cancer) to take the pill for at least 5 years to prevent ovarian and uterine cancer!

3. I won't get pregnant if I'm having my period

Why it's a lie - Okay, so you may be LESS likely to get pregnant during your period, but that doesn't mean you can't get pregnant from the same sperm a few days later. Believe it or not, sperm can live in a woman's uterus for up to three days. So, if you happen to be ovulating (like 70 % of women) either during, or after your period, you can become pregnant. If you are like the other 30% of women who ovulate between days 10 and 17 of their menstrual cycle, it is less likely... however ovulation in women can change, and it is not something you should bet on.

4. The pill is only good for contraception

Why it's a lie - Although the pill is a great method of contraception with a 99% efficiency rate (upon perfect use), it also provides its users health benefits. Some examples of this are:

- More regular, lighter periods - Reduced menstrual cramps - Minimizing symptoms of PMS - Protection against ovarian cysts and cancer - Prevention of acne - Pelvic inflammatory disease - Excess body and facial hair - Migraines - Reduced risk of anemia

5. I can't get pregnant or get STI's if I use condoms

Why it's not true - even though condoms are the best defense against STI's (next to abstinence) they are not 100% foolproof. If they are applied properly, they are 99% efficient. If they are applied incorrectly they can be wayyy less efficient. When applied incorrectly, they can break and decrease in efficiency. In addition, if the condom does fit properly, it could slide off thus being much less effective.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Which Birth Control Pill Reduces PMS?

Those who suffer with severe PMS, (premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)) or just plain old mild PMS know how much of a pain in the butt it can be. Some of you may find yourself in severe pain and exhaustion locked in your room for days; while others will be more courageous and step into civilization... turning the friendly greeting from your neighbor into a scene from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

What is PMDD?

PMDD is a severe form of PMS. Only 5% of women suffer from PMDD, and although it is not very common, some of us have "in-between" cases of PMS and PMDD that continue to affect the way we live.

Symptoms of PMDD include:

Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or worthlessness
Anxiety or tension
Unstable mood and frequent crying
Persistent irritability causing conflict in relationships
Loss of interest in usual activities or relationships
Lack of concentration
Lack of energy
Changes in appetite, possibly including cravings or binge eating
Sleeping too much or too little
Feeling out of control
Physical symptoms including breast tenderness, breast swelling, headache, joint/muscle aches, bloating, and weight gain.

However severe your PMS symptoms are, there is a safe and convenient way to treat it.

So what exactly is this miracle medicine that is capable of taming the premenstrual beast in you? It's Yaz. Yaz oral contraceptives are the only birth control pills that will treat cases of PMDD. This has been proven by the FDA, when a study showed that women taking Yaz reduced their PMS symptoms by at least 50%. Wow. That would also mean, if you took Yaz, you would have less arguments with mothers, sisters, significant others - and anyone else that gets in your way!

Yaz birth control pills contain levels of the female hormones estrogen and progestin. Together, these hormones exist in harmony and balance the natural processes of the female body. Dr. Andrea Rapkin, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, states: "Like other birth control pills, Yaz contains the female hormones estrogen and progestin. Unlike other versions of the pill, Yaz uses a form of progestin that has unique properties. This, plus its 24-day dosing regimen, may help account for its positive effect on PMDD" These hormones, when working together stimulate the bloodstream, the heart, and the brain. This means, that stressed-out organs can finally relax when a balanced dose of the hormones are present.

For those who are already using a prescribed contraceptive, yet continue to suffer from PMDD or PMS, consider trying Yaz and consult your doctor.

"For my PMDD patients who need a treatment to reduce their symptoms -- as well as a safe and effective contraception to prevent pregnancy -- YAZ is an important option that can meet both of their health care needs in a single pill" - Dr. Andrea Rapkin

It's okay if you aren't currently taking birth control pills, or if you aren't sexually active. Yaz has lots of other attributes that you can benefit from. Yaz can help you deal with PMS, heavy periods, acne, irregular periods, cramps, and despite what rumors you have heard about birth control pills, it will NOT make you gain weight! Yaz is a low-does pill that will have no negative effects on your metabolism, weight-gaining abilities, or water retention. If you are interested in using Yaz birth control to treat PMDD or for other purposes, speak with your healthcare provider.

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Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Katy Perry avoids pregnancy by chewing on the pill

Katy Perry, the famous "I Kissed A Girl" singer takes oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. She takes no risks when it comes to pregnancy. Eventually she will settle down and have children, when she is ready. She says, "I love being in love, I love the idea of marriage and making babies, but not yet. Not until I'm 30."

After breaking up with Gym Class Heros star, Travis McCoy last year, she is now linked with musician Josh Groban since March 2008. Katy Perry explains to us how she takes her birth control pills: 'I basically chew my birth control tablets - I chew them like vitamin C, I'm like, "nomnomnomnom".'

Girls who are sexually active, should protect themselves from any chance of becoming pregnant. Like Katy Perry, you should be protecting yourself and your lifestyle. Not everyone is ready to become a mother yet. Katy Perry says, "This is a really important time in my life. During the next two or three years, if I do things right, I will have a real career, and if I don't, well, I'll just be that girl who kissed a girl."

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Friday, January 30, 2009

Birth control relieves menstrual pains

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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