benefits of combined oral contraceptives
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- It has been recognized for over 50 years that combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are also capable of offering health benefits beyond contraception through the treatment and prevention of several gynaecological and medical disorders.
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- Key points: 1  Take blood pressure before initiating use of combined hormonal contraception. 2  Assess current pregnancy status of client. A detailed history can provide most accurate assessment of pregnancy risk. 3  Weight measurement is not necessary; all contraception methods can generally be used among obese women.
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- Contrary to popular belief, there is a lack of evidence that combination contraceptive pills (oestrogen and progestogen) cause lasting weight gain. It is thought that some women taking the combination pill may experience some weight gain related to fluid retention, but this is usually short-term.
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Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk The most commonly prescribed type of oral contraceptive contains man-made versions of the natural female hormones estrogen and progesterone. This type of birth control pill is often called a “combined oral contraceptive.” The second type is called the minipill.
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Non-contraceptive benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill 1 1 , . Non-contraceptive benefits of combined oral contraception. 2  2 , , , , , . Risk factors for uterine fibroids: reduced risk associated with oral contraceptives. 3  3 , . A cohort study of oral contraceptive use and risk of benign breast disease. 4  4 , . Oral contraceptive pills and benign breast disease: an update of findings in a large cohort study.
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- Estrogen-progestin birth control pills have some anti-cancer benefits in addition to birth control. They may reduce ovarian cancer risk, as well as uterine and colon cancer risk. However, combination pills are not recommended for women who have had breast cancer.
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Levora Blood clots and blockage of blood vessels are the most serious side effects of taking oral contraceptives; in particular, a clot in the legs can cause thrombophlebitis, and a clot that travels to the lungs can cause a sudden blocking of the vessel carrying blood to the lungs.
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Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives) List of Names and Side Effects BRAND NAMES: see below. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are medications that prevent pregnancy. They are one method of birth control. Oral contraceptives are hormonal preparations that may contain combinations of the hormones estrogen and progestin or progestin alone.
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Birth Control Advantages. The advantages of the morning after pill are that it is effective as an emergency backup contraceptive and it is available over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription. Disadvantages. The morning after pill should not be used as a primary form of birth control.
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Valtrex and oral herpes transmission? The benefit of using medications like Valtrex (valacyclovir) on top of precautions such as using condoms and dental dams during vaginal, anal, and oral sex is that they decrease the duration of outbreaks, which is the period when the herpes virus is the most contagious.
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- Some of the advantages of emergency contraception are that: 1  it can reduce the incidence of abortions and unwanted pregnancies; and. 2  it can be used during breastfeeding (although you should not breastfeed for three days after taking most of the emergency hormonal contraceptive pills currently available).
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BP & Sexual Promiscuity Please understan that I am not trying to use BP as an excuse, but for anyone that has been affected by this side of BP, I'd really like to hear your thoughts. I've had a history of sexual promiscuity over the past 20 years - either emotional or physical. Until recently diagnosed with severe depression and then BP, and until I started really - daily - tracking what's going on with me, did I give this pattern any thought.
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Birth Control Pills Birth control pills or oral contraceptives use synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. There are two types: combined and progesterone only.Combined pills contain synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone. Oral contraceptives are commonly used to treat menstrual problems and decrease acne.irth control pills or oral contraceptives use synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. There are two types: combined and progesterone only.
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How Continuous Birth Control Pills Prevent Migraines If your doctor does prescribe combination birth control pills for your migraines, you may take the pills continuously to keep your estrogen levels constant. This means skipping the placebo pills if you have a 28-day pill packs, or continuously taking them if you have 21 day pill packs.
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- The advantages of the morning after pill are that it is effective as an emergency backup contraceptive and it is available over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription. Disadvantages. The morning after pill should not be used as a primary form of birth control.
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- The American Hair Loss Association recognizes that for the most part oral contraceptives are a safe and effective form of birth control. The AHLA also recognizes that the pill has been clinically proven to have other health benefits for some women who use them.
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Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives) List of Names and Side Effects BRAND NAMES: see below. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are medications that prevent pregnancy. They are one method of birth control. Oral contraceptives are hormonal preparations that may contain combinations of the hormones estrogen and progestin or progestin alone.RAND NAMES: see below. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are medications that prevent pregnancy. They are one method of birth control. Oral contraceptives are hormonal preparations that may contain combinations of the hormones estrogen and progestin or progestin alone.
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Ortho-Cept (R): Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from combination oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with the number of cigarettes smoked and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age.
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- 1 Adolescents who use contraception the first time they have sex are more likely to continue to keep using contraception. [1]. 2  Hormonal and other highly effective contraception methods are used by females and require a medical prescription. These methods include oral contraceptives (“the pill”), patch, vaginal contraceptive ring, injection or “shot,” implant, and intrauterine device (IUD). 2  Barrier methods of birth control include the male condom, female condom, diaphragm or cervical cap (both require a medical prescription), and spermicides.
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- Gupta, D. S. (2013), Non-contraceptive benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 15: 138–139.
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Nora-BE Side Effects. 1  The primary side effect of progestin-only oral contraceptives is irregular menstrual bleeding spotting or breakthrough bleeding, amenorrhea, or shortened cycles. 2  Irregular bleeding decreases in many users by cycle 12. 3  Less common side effects include headache, breast tenderness, and dizziness.
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- As low as. 14. Estrogen / progestin combinations are used for birth control, estrogen replacement, and to treat menopause, osteoporosis, PMDD, and acne. They work by preventing ovulation, increasing estrogen levels, and changing hormone levels.
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Birth control pill formulations Mechanism of action. Combination pills usually work by preventing a person's ovaries from releasing eggs (ovulation). They also thicken the cervical mucus, which keeps sperm from joining with an egg. The hormones in combination and progestogen-only pills also thin the lining of the uterus.
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- References. 1  Kaunitz AM. Hormonal contraception for suppression of menstruation. 2  Martin KA, et al. Overview of the use of estrogen-progestin contraceptives. 3  Martin KA, et al. Risks and side effects associated with estrogen-progestin contraceptives. 4  Oral contraceptives and cancer risk: Questions and answers.
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Birth Control Pills If pills are taken every day at the same time, and each pack is started on time, oral contraceptives are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. On average, oral contraceptives are 93-97% effective because women often miss pills or do not start a new pack on time.
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- The combination pill contains both estrogen and progestin. It is more likely to clear up your skin because it has estrogen in it. The mini pill contains only progestin, and won't help your skin. Birth control pills that may improve acne include: Brevicon. Loestrin.Mircette. Ortho Tri Cyclen.t is more likely to clear up your skin because it has estrogen in it. The mini pill contains only progestin, and won't help your skin. Birth control pills that may improve acne include: Brevicon. Loestrin. Mircette.