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What Are My Birth Control Options?
What
Are The Different Types of Birth Control Pills?
There
are many different types of birth control pills. Women nowadays
have a lot of options when it comes to
this subject. That is great news. The only downside of it all
is how those pills affect a woman's body.
Women's
Issues
Gaining
weight is not something that most women would want to happen
to their bodies, especially when they are
on the
prime of their lives. This is the reason why there are
so many diet tips and tricks available wherever you look,
whether
online or offline. They are mostly targeted to women. But
the weight gain can also be cured. This may require
harder work. But who wouldn't want to work extra hard
if it's for
a slimmer figure (unless you are lazy).
So
if you think that the pills are taking its toll on your body
mass, head on to the gym. Burn those fats and sweat it
out.
The
Types of Pills
There
are many types available in the market. Consult your doctor
before deciding on which one will suit
you best. They
know your body better. Among those types, three are most widely used. They are the
following.
POP
stands for Progestin Only Pills. This mini pill has no
estrogen. This is best for mothers who are breastfeeding their
babies. Why so? Because estrogen has been said to reduce a
woman's ability to produce milk. One must take this type at
an exact time every day.
This is ideal in lessening the blood loss during menstruation.
In doing so, it also alleviates the cramps and other pains
that a woman suffers from when they have their menstrual period.
But as a side effect, a woman may suffer from spotting every
time period.
Combination
Pills
The
types that fall under this category are oral contraceptives
that contain both estrogen and progestin. It can be in
the form of Monophasic, Multiphasic and Continuous Use.
This
type is said to reduce a woman's risk from having ovarian
cancer as well as endometrial cancer. It also helps prevent
the case of ectopic pregnancy. This really has many advantages.
But one must be cautious in using such because it can cause
hypertension. It can make one feel nauseous and may experience
vomitting during the first weeks of use.
ECP stands for Emergency
Contraceptive Pills. This must not
be used on a regular basis. This was actually designed for
women to be used after an unprotected sex happened. This is
to prevent the woman from conceiving after such act.
This
must be taken within 120 hours after being involved in an
unprotected sex or else it won't have any effect. This is
a prescription drug. So it is better to have a stock of it
to
be taken whenever needed.
This can really prevent pregnancy. But it causes a woman to
feel dizzy and fatigued. It also causes abdominal pains as
well as tenderness of breasts.
You
must remember to take note of the advantages and disadvantages
of the pills before you even consider taking them. The different
types of birth control pills are your guide for this purpose.
These pills can be a woman's best friend but can also be their
worst enemy.
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by KissMeGoodnight.com
: 2008
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