Birth Control Pill Ingredients

There are numerous birth control pill choices. According to RxList.com, oral contraceptives contain some form of synthetic female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Synthetic progesterone is called progestin. Each manufacturer may have a different blend. The pill can be progestin or estrogen only, or a combination.

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How to Get Rid of Unwanted Chin Hair After You Stop Taking Birth Control Pills

When women develop excess facial hair, the condition is called hirsutism. For some women, a little bit of facial hair is natural, albeit annoying. For others, it could signify an underlying health condition or hormonal imbalance.

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Side Effects of Diane Birth Control Pill

Diane-35 is a medicine, manufactured by Schering that, according to BirthControl.com, contains a combination of cyproterone and ethinyl estradiol. Cyproterone is a type of antiandrogen, which means it prevents the effect of many sex hormones.

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List of Hormone Pills

Hormones act on the body organs, affecting an array of functions. Water balance, metabolic rate, bone strength, growth and reproduction are but a few of the many functions influenced by the hormones of the human body.

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Types of Birth Control Pills for a Period Every 3 Months

From a medical standpoint, it is not necessary for women using birth control pills to have a monthly period. The pills keep the lining of the uterus from cycling as it normally would. The lining stays thin, which prevents pregnancy and eliminates the need for monthly shedding of the this tissue.

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How to Stop Your Period for One Month

As most women can attest, getting a period during certain situations is very inconvenient. Whether it be due to a tropical vacation, special date or athletic event, many women wish they could skip getting their period for a month.

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Herbs That Affect Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills contains a combination of female hormones that prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovaries.

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How to Lose Weight After Going Off Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Ortho Tri-Cyclen contains a combination of female hormones that prevents ovulation or release of eggs from the ovary. It is a popular contraception pill that also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it difficult for the sperm to reach the uterus.

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Birth Control Pills & Elevated Liver Enzymes

Many women choose oral contraception because it effectively prevents unplanned conceptions and otherwise fits well with their lives. Some women do experience side effects, including elevated liver enzymes.

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Amenorrhea & Birth Control Pills

Amenorrhea can be a scary experience for some women and welcomed by others. This is a normal event that happens in a woman's life due to pregnancy or menopause. At times in the menstrual cycle, women may experience cycles of amenorrhea.

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Side Effects of Birth Control Pills While Breastfeeding

When a nursing mother is evaluating medications for herself, she must consider how possible side effects will impact her as well as her child. Many medications, including hormonal birth control pills, can pass through her breast milk to her child.

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List of Birth Control Pill Brands

Birth control pills are a popular way for women to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. All types of birth control pills contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, though some pills may only contain one type of hormone.

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