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A 24-year-old female asked:
I don't want to keep taking contraceptive pills...will my hormone level imbalanced again after i stop taking it? what should i do?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably: If you were using the contraceptive pills to regulate your periods because they were previously absent or irregular, then once the pill is stopped then that pattern will resume unless the source of the irregularity is identified and resolved.
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Shortened cycles: A shortened duration of menstrual cycles down to 17 days bears investigation by a GYN MD post oral contraception as ovulation may not be occurring.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
How can smoking, drinking, hormone imbalance, irregular periods and intake of contraceptives affect the results and/or the treatment for dysmenorrhea?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
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Alcohol can make it: worse. Oral contraceptives are sometimes used to decrease symptoms. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & salt.
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