Question 1

can i take cefadroxil (oral antibiotics for acne) while taking aviane birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

CEFADROXIL + AVIANE: CHECK WITH YOUR GYNECOLOGIST.
THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT INTERACTION BETWEEN THEM.

Question 2

what makes oral contraceptives only 97%-99% effective and not 100%?

Accepted Answer

Life is not perfect: Life is never perfect nor 100%. Things just happen, sometimes. Each woman's body has to respond to the artificial hormones in the pills, and maybe once in a rare while she still manages to ovulate. The percentages are about a population of women, NOT about one woman. Medical statistics have to be interpreted this way, because nobody knows what the percentage effectiveness is for a specific woman.

Question 3

do oral contraceptives cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: Shouldn't do. If you are gaining weight look into your eating habits and/or see a dietitian.

Question 4

can oral contraceptives cause vaginal pain?

Accepted Answer

May do: Contraceptive pills depending upon the type may cause vaginsl congestion which may cause pain

Question 5

does oral contraceptives affect liver function?

Accepted Answer

No, unless liver dis: If you already have active liver disease (such as hepatitis), you shouldn't take birth control pills.  If your live is normal, the pill won't cause liver function to be abnormal.

Question 6

can oral contraceptives intake increase prolactin levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, due to estrogen: Estrogen causes certain cells in the pituitary gland called lactotrophs to increase production of the prolactin hormone.  High levels of estrogen naturally occur in pregnancy, thereby increasing prolactin, which increases breast size and milk production, allowing the mother to subsequently breast-feed. Oral contraceptive pills that contain estrogen can also increase prolactin levels.

Question 7

if i am taking oral contraceptives why would i skip a period?

Accepted Answer

Might be normal: Sometimes women will miss a period while taking BCP, it's not that unusual, keep taking them as directed.  However another reason for a missed period could be pregnancy, so you should check a home pregnancy test to be certain.

Question 8

what are the benefits and side effects of using oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy prevention: Oral contraceptives help prevent pregnancy. They decrease the risk of ovarian, uterine and colon cancer. They can regulate the menstrual cycle. The tend to decrease cramps, shorten and lighten the menstrual cycle. They can improve acne. They can also be used to decrease PMS symptoms

Question 9

can i take oral contraceptives while using mirena (levonorgestrel) also?

Accepted Answer

Yes, not commonly: Oral contraceptives may be taken with a Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud for a short period of time.  It is usually to transition contraceptive methods.  They may also be used as a short term therapy for Mirena (levonorgestrel) bleeding problems.

Question 10

what is the role of oral contraceptives in the treatment of endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

Endo: Bcp only helps alleviate menstrual pain. Does not stop or decreases the amount of endometriosis present.

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