Question 1

about to start taking birth control pills. i have dry eye and i am a contact lense wearer. will the bc make my eyes worse or will it be the same?

Accepted Answer

Birth control pills: should not affect your eyes dry/ wet at all, good wishes.

Question 2

can sharp pains in my head in the front mean i could have a stroke  i'm on the contraceptive pill so im at risk only thing is i dont smoke?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Nothing is impossible, but as a non-smoker under age 35 you are in a  low-risk group for cats form OCP. Most all such clots are in the legs not the head. if the pains continue see your own doctor about whether to continue OCP. Good wishes.

Question 3

suffer from bleeding and tearing during sex, could be dry due to contraceptive pill use. tried to use vaginally moisturiser & couldn't push applicator in much at all, felt a sting & was bleeding on tissue when i wiped. why do i tear/ bleed so easily?

Accepted Answer

: You certainly don't have the usual risk factors for fragile vaginal tissue. You may have to try different techniques of intercourse to prevent injury to the vagina.  A gynecologist could examine you and advise you best.

Question 4

have dry, brown or red blood  a few days after my period. (never have sex or taking any contraceptive pill). is that normal? i am scared.

Accepted Answer

It can happen: Brown blood can be old blood. Your body may have just a little bit more blood & tissue to extrude. Try not to fret.

Question 5

will antibiotic maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops lessen the effectiveness of my birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) is a combination antibiotic/anti-inflammatory medication applied topically to the eye for infections and irritations of the eyelids and ocular surface. It is not significantly absorbed into the systemic circulation.

Question 6

i am struggling with mild acne,seems to be hormonal. i have tried different types of birth control pills, tetracycline and accutane(accutane worked but damaged my eye sight and my acne came back after stopping). ?

Accepted Answer

ConsultDermatologist: With problem with Acne even at the age of 30 and having had problems with treatment with Acutane and Tetracycline.I suggest you consult a Dermatologist who uses other modalities like lasers to treat your acne

Question 7

could you tell me what is the best female contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

No best pill: There is no one best pill for female contraception.

Question 8

is mercilon contraceptive pill bad for you if you are over 35?

Accepted Answer

Just be cautious: combined birth control pills for ladies above 35 years has to taken with caution, and contraindicated if any risk factor as hypertension, history of  thromboembolism, obesity, etc.. at any age. Confer with your doctor and keep a regular follow up, there are different alternatives for birth control that would suit every person, best wishes

Question 9

how can i switch from the contraceptive pill to the contraceptive injection?

Accepted Answer

Easy switch: After talking with your women's health specialist, you can simply get an injectable contraceptive when you finish a pack of oral contraceptives. Some experts would recommend "backup protection" for a month.

Question 10

does stemetil affect the contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

Stemetil and the OCP: Unlikely it would reduce the effectiveness of the pill, but it is metabolized by the liver which can make the liver metabolize pill hormones faster, so to be absolutely safe use a pill hormone recipe that is higher dose or does not need the liver to create the active form of the progestin, such as levonorgestrel, and you could consider continuous use of the hormones. Talk to your doctor as well.

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Dry eye contraceptive pill

A member asked:

About to start taking birth control pills. i have dry eye and i am a contact lense wearer. will the bc make my eyes worse or will it be the same?

A member asked:

Can sharp pains in my head in the front mean i could have a stroke i'm on the contraceptive pill so im at risk only thing is i dont smoke?

A member asked:

Suffer from bleeding and tearing during sex, could be dry due to contraceptive pill use. tried to use vaginally moisturiser & couldn't push applicator in much at all, felt a sting & was bleeding on tissue when i wiped. why do i tear/ bleed so easily?

A member asked:

Have dry, brown or red blood a few days after my period. (never have sex or taking any contraceptive pill). is that normal? i am scared.

A member asked:

Will antibiotic maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) eye drops lessen the effectiveness of my birth control pills?

A member asked:

I am struggling with mild acne,seems to be hormonal. i have tried different types of birth control pills, tetracycline and accutane(accutane worked but damaged my eye sight and my acne came back after stopping). ?

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Could you tell me what is the best female contraceptive pill?

A member asked:

Is mercilon contraceptive pill bad for you if you are over 35?

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How can i switch from the contraceptive pill to the contraceptive injection?

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Does stemetil affect the contraceptive pill?

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