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Contraception (Definition)
Contraceptiion is a means of preventing conception (or fertilization). There are hormonal and non hormonal methods of preventing sperm and egg from meeting. Talk to your doctor or clinic about what options are best for you. There are short acting methods (condoms, pills, patch, ring) and long ...Read more
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Can birth control pills cause hypothyroidism?

NO: Birth control pills do cause some changes in the results of thyroid tests for women taking birth control pills, but they do not cause hypothyroidism. ...Read more
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Can taking birth control pills help a hormone imbalance?

It won't fix it: It will help to shed the uterine lining and may help with some things like unwanted male- type hair growth... But it won't fix the underlying imbalance. It's critical to have a diagnosis before simply taking a birth control pill. ...Read more
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Would oxyelite pill affect birth control pills?

Scary: Oxyelite pro was recalled, i don't know about oxyelite but i ll put them under same category. The scary part is we would never know its interaction with real medicines. Just stop oxyelite. ...Read more
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Could the birth control pill affects period cycle?

OCPs: Birth control pills are notarious for affecting the menstrual cycles. Not everyone experiences the same effect. ...Read more
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Which pills are low dose birth control pills?

All are: There are no high dose birth control pills, all are low dose. Some are lower then others but none are high dose. The different doses amount to a marketing gimmick to make one pill a little different from another. There are very low dose pills that have much less estrogen than the average pill - there is no particular benefit to those pills and most of them have more BTB and more pregnancies. ...Read more
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Birth control pills do affect periods?

Yes: Birth control pills often make periods lighter and shorter. They also decrease your risk of ovarian cancer by 50% if taken for 5 years and decrease your risk of uterine cancer as well. ...Read more
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Can missing 3 birth control pills affect period?

Absolutely!: After missing 3 pills, most women with have breakthrough bleeding/an early period. Also, don't count on the pill for birth control. You should start over with a new pack, and using backup method (such as condoms) for a week. ...Read more
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What is monophasic birth control pills?
Constant dose: Monophasic contraception delivers a single consistent dose of hormones. Other types such as triphasic use different doses of hormones at different points in your cycle to mimic a natural cycle. They are equivalent in efficacy. ...Read more
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What bioidentical hormones are in birth control pills?

Estradiol Valerate: Presently, there are no BI contraceptive pills available in the US. Bayer Schering has developed and submitted QLAIRA® (estradiol valerate/dienogest) to the FDA as a "natural" contraceptive and the first in a "New Class" of OCPs. It is patent pending. Qlaira® delivers 17?-estradiol (E2) plus dienogest (DNG) in a 26/2 regimen. It is available in the UK, is well-tolerated + with good reviews. ...Read more
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Would birth control pills cause a chemical imbalance?

Hormonal: imbalance is possible.
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Does birth control pills affects under active thyroid?
Thyroid: Birth control tablets do not affect the thyroid. ...Read more
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Can birth control pills affect pregnancy?

If you are already: Pregnant , you should stop the oral contraceptive but it will not terminate an on-going pregnancy. ...Read more
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Do birth control pills cause abortions?

No: Birth control pills work by keeping you from ovulating, not by aborting a conceived baby. ...Read more
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Are estradiol 1mg pills effective as a birth control pill?
No: The Progesterone in the birth control pills are what prevents pregnancy, the estrogen is for cycle control. ...Read more
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Is lo ovral (ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel) birth control a good birth control pill?

Yes: Lo-ovral (norgestel/ethinyl estradiol) has a good track record and has been used successfully for many years by many women. Like any ocp, cardiovascular side effects are increased with any smoking so use a different form of birth control for any amount of cigarette/tobacco/smoking use. ...Read more
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Can someone taking a birth control pill control weight gain?

Yes!: Contrary to popular belief, birth control pills do not cause true weight gain. Some birth control pills, particularly the higher dosage pills, may cause a slight amount of water retention. As long as you maintain a healthy diet and exercise, you can control your weight. ...Read more
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Can iron pills cancel out birth control pills?

They: Can be taken together.
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Can birth control pill cause missing a period?

Yes: Sometimes, more so with certain types of pills, they can cause the lining of the uterus to become too thin in order for bleeding to occur at the end of the pill pack. But - it is also possible that you could be pregnant, or that a cyst had formed and disrupted the periods, so it's always wise to check. ...Read more
Birth Control (Definition)
Also known as contraception, birth control is a method to prevent pregnancy. Some methods of birth control include a vasectomy, tubal ligation, oral contraceptive pills, vaginal rings, hormone injections, condoms, diaphragms, sponges, ...Read more
Thyroid (Definition)
The thyroid is an endocrine gland that sits in the lower part of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone - which ...Read more
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