January 22, 2009

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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December 18, 2008

Birth control and its side effects

Filed under: androgen,birth control,Birth Control Side Effects,estrogen,progestin,side effects,Uncategorized — Janine @ 3:30 pm

If you are experiencing side effects from a birth control pill that you are not comfortable with, learning about the effects of estrogen and progestin in birth control pills can help you choose which is the best birth control pill for you. Oral contraceptives contain estrogen and progestin.

What is Progestin?

Progestin is a man made substance with similar properties as the natural progesterone developed in woman’s body. It stimulates progesterone receptors, preventing ovulation and lessens menstrual bleeding.

What is Androgen?

Androgen refers to the likelihood of progestin causing unpleasant side effects. When Progestins have high androgenic activity, chances of androgenic related side effects (such as acne and hirsutism-unwanted female hair growth) may increase. Progestins with low androgenic activity may have minor or no effect on carbohydrate metabolism (breaking down and creating sugars in small quantities for the body to produce energy).

What is Estrogen?

Estrogen is the main sex hormone in women, essential to the menstrual cycle. It consists of estrone, estradiol, and estriol. Estrogen works in two ways; it regulates the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterus for pregnancy by enriching and thickening the endometrium. The more estrogen there is in a woman body, the least amount of side effects your body will experience from progestin.

What are the birth control side effects and their Progestin/Estrogen levels?

Below is a general guideline of Birth Control side effects; it may not apply to every woman.

Absent period or too light menstrual flow-High estrogen, Low progestinpotency

Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Brevicon

Acne-High estrogen,low androgen potency

Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Brevicon, Mircette,Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Yasmin

Breast Soreness-Low estrogen, low progestin potency

Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Alesse

Depression-Low progestin potency
Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Alesse, Brevicon, Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Endometriosis or Endometriosis Prevention (Growth outside the uterus)-Low estrogen, higher progestin potency, higher androgen potency

Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Levora, Loestrin 1.5/30, Loestrin 1/20 Fe, Nordette.

Headaches (not menstrual migraines)-Low estrogen, low progestin potency
Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Alesse, Brevicon, Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Moodiness or Irritability-Low progestin potency

Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Alesse, Loestrin 1/20 Fe, Yasmin

Severe Menstrual Cramps-High progestin potency

Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Mircette, Loestrin 1.5/30, Yasmin

Spotting (Break through bleeding)-High estrogen, high progestin potency, low androgen potency

Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Yasmin

Weight Gain-Low estrogen, low progestin potency

Types of birth control brands that will minimize the side effect: Alesse, Loestrin 1/20 Fe, Yasmin

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August 28, 2007

NuvaRing Side Effects

Filed under: birth control,Nuva Ring,NuvaRing,side effects,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 9:41 am

NuvaRing® side effects including blood clots, stroke and heart attack have been reported by women using this relatively new form of birth control. Side effects of NuvaRing® are associated with the hormone desogestrel which can cause changes in the blood clotting system allowing blood clots to form more easily. NuvaRing birth control was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) on October 3, 2001 and first marketed in the United States in July 2002. NuvaRing® is used by approximately 1.5 million women worldwide.

NuvaRing® is a flexible polyethylene vinyl acetate ring around 2 inches in diameter. NuvaRing® is considered a third generation combination hormonal contraceptive. It contains a combination of the hormones estrogen and etonogestrel which is a synthetic form of the progestin desogestrel. NuvaRing® uses a different form of progestin compared to older contraceptives. Third generation contraceptives containing desogestrel have recently come under fire due to the increased risk of blood clots (venous thrombosis). The newer progestins (desogestrel) in third generation contraceptives were intended to lessen the adverse effects caused by older contraceptives such as hirsutism, weight gain, and acne.

Combination hormonal contraceptives contain both estrogen and progestins. NuvaRing® contains the progestin desogestrel which, according to studies going back to 1995, doubles the risk of blood clots compared to second generation oral contraceptives. Organon, the manufacturer of NuvaRing® is aware of the increased risk of blood clots associated with third generation oral contraceptives. The NuvaRing® warning label states:

The hormones in NuvaRing® may cause changes in your bloodclotting system which may allow your blood to clot more easily. If blood clots form in your legs, they can travel to the lungs and cause a sudden blockage of a vessel carrying blood to the lungs. Rarely, clots occur in the blood vessels of the eye and may cause blindness, double vision, or other vision problems. The risk of getting blood clots may be greater with the type of progestin in NuvaRing® than with some other progestins in certain low-dose birth control pills. It is unknown if the risk of blood clots is different with NuvaRing® use than with the use of certain birth control pills.

The side effects of NuvaRing® can increase depending on several risk factors. Increased risk factors include: women over age 35, smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day, diabetes, and high levels of blood cholesterol or fat. Warning signs of potentially more serious NuvaRing® side effects include:

sharp chest pain, coughing blood, or sudden shortness of breath (possible clot in the lung)
pain in the calf (back of lower leg – possible clot in the leg)
crushing chest pain or heaviness in the chest (possible heart attack)
sudden severe headache or vomiting, dizziness, or fainting, problems with vision or speech, weakness, or numbness in an arm or leg (possible stroke)
sudden partial or complete loss of vision (possible clot in the eye)

Currently there are no non-industry sponsored studies showing that third generation contraceptives such as NuvaRing® are more effective when compared to second generation contraceptives especially given the increased risk of blood clots associated with desogestrel.

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April 28, 2007

Ortho Evra Patch Side Effects

Filed under: birth control,birth control prices,birth control statistics,birth control types,estrogen,ortho evra,patch,progesterone,side effects,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 7:18 am

Ortho Evra is a small, thin patch that is placed on the skin. The patch releases small amounts of estrogen and progesterone which is absorbed through the skin. By releasing these hormones Ortho Evra suppresses ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, and thins the uterine lining, which combined can prevent pregnancy. It is 99% effective and very convenient to use.

Side effects of Ortho Evra

Minor side effects that usually go away within the first 3 months of use include:

nausea
breast tenderness
weight gain or loss
water retention
increased blood pressure
mood changes
headaches
skin irritation (near the Patch)

Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include:

blood clots
stroke
heart attacks
a increased risk of breast cancer

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use the Patch are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the Patch, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. Ortho Evra will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV/AIDS.

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March 30, 2007

Birth control pill side effects

Filed under: birth control,birth control pills,birth control prices,birth control types,breast cancer,menstrual periods,period,pregnancy,side effects,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 8:54 am

Aside from its almost l00% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, taking the Pill may also lead to less menstrual flow and cramping, a lower risk of infection of the uterus and ovaries, a decreased chance of developing ovarian cysts and non-cancerous breast cysts and tumors, less ovarian cancer and uterine cancer, less rheumatoid arthritis, and it may improve acne.

During the first three months of use about 40% of women who take birth control pills will have side effects of one kind or another. The vast majority of women have only minor, transient side effects. Some of these side effects are: light bleeding between menstrual periods, skipped periods, nausea, weight change, bloating, increase in vaginal infections. Although it is difficult to predict whether a woman will develop one of these minor problems, a problem can often be eliminated by changing your birth control pill.

Blood clots, stroke and heart attacks are the most serious side effects associated with birth control pills. These problems occur in only a small number of women who take the pill. Women who smoke, are over 35, have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or vascular disease or blood cholesterol and triglyceride abnormalities have the most risk of developing these problems. Other serious side effects are worsening of migraine headaches, gall bladder disease, increase in blood pressure and an extremely rare liver tumor. Some birth control pills may cause changes in the levels of fatty substances in the blood. The long-term consequences of these changes are not known. Regular visits to your doctor are important for early detection of these health risks.

Certain drugs for epilepsy and tuberculosis, as well as certain antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of your birth control pill. St. John’s Wort has also been known to reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. You should always ask your doctor about any possible effect on birth control effectiveness when another drug is prescribed.

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