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is birth control pill bad for you?

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Not particularly: If you are healthy otherwise, the pill is not bad. In fact, the pill protects you from anemia, ovarian and uterine cancer, and of course unwanted pregnancy.

Question 2

whatis the best birth control pill?

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Any that you take: The pill that you will take daily is the best.  Beyond that it really depends on the individual patient's situation medically and regarding insurance coverage.

Question 3

what is the best birth control. pill?

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The one you use : The best birth control method is the one you will use consistently and correctly. That is going to depend on the person. For some it is the pill, the patch or nuvaring. For others the depoprovera shot. Many like nexplanon, paragard or mirena (levonorgestrel). Condoms and spermicide are an option. Research your options and choose what is right for you. Avoid pregnancy until you are ready.

Question 4

describe the aspects of birth control pill usage.?

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Hormonal Methods: Typically, the levels of sex hormones in a female rise and fall in a cyclic pattern.  This is what causes a woman's cycle and controls ovulation.  Common birth control methods such as the pill or patch that use hormonal regulation give a constant amount of hormones.  This keeps the levels high and prevents the natural cyclic pattern therefore preventing ovulation.

Question 5

what are the proven advantages of the birth control pill?

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Many benefits to bcp: The birth control pill has many benefits.  It prevents pregnancy, but also helps the period to be regular, lighter and less painful.  For some women it can improve pms and can improve breast lumpiness, though in a few women it can make pms worse or cause mood swings.  Women who stay on the pill longer than 5 years have a lifetime decrease in risk of ovarian and uterine cancer by up to 50%.

Question 6

alesse birth control pill safe?

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As any: As safe as any bcps. Any med has risks.

Question 7

is there a male birth control pill?

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No: At this time, there is no male birth control pill.  The only option for men is the condom.  There are studies undergoing clinical trials to study male birth control pills but this is not available yet.

Question 8

is the yaz birth control pill dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The pill is a potent medication that replicates hormones made by the normal female. There are some women whose family or personal medical history make the use of some forms of combination hormonal  birth control risky. This is something best decided during a thorough evaluation by the doc. For most others it is a valuable &amp;  safe form of BC.

Question 9

what happens if you miss birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

Which did you miss?: While it is very important to take the pills daily and at the same time every day, many people slip up every once in a while. And, most of the time, it's not such a big deal. You should take the missed pill as soon as you realize you missed it.  Even if that means taking 2 pills at once. Look at your package information for detailed information about how to make up for missing more than one pill.

Question 10

can the birth control pill cause an abortion?

Accepted Answer

No: Birth control pills do not cause abortion if taken correctly. Even if overdosed - if a woman took a whole pack at once - it would not cause abortion, though it would cause horrendous vomiting with nausea. Good wishes.

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