Archive for July, 2008

What are the pros and cons of birth control?

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

?loved? asked: Aside from the obvious effect of preventing pregnancy, what are the pros and cons of using birth control such as the pill, shot, ring, etc. Does putting excess hormones into your system affect your body in a positive or negative way? I was on the pill years ago ...

What does the amount of estrogen have to do with your birth control pills?

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Lindsey H asked: I have changed my birth control pills and the doctor said that they have more estrogen. WHat does this mean and how is it different depending on the amount of estrogen?Kelli

What would happen if my girlfriend miss a day taking her birth control pill?

Friday, July 25th, 2008

robert l asked: Will that miss her system up and can she take two the next day if she forgot to take her birth control pill that day she missed.Joice

How do you keep your body fat percentage down if you have to take birth control pills?

Friday, July 25th, 2008

paris7904 asked: I have endometreosis, so I have to take Birth control to manage it. I am very much into exercise and fitness. i heard birth control will not really let you build muscle and decrease fat.Christy

What herbs or chemicals might interfere with birth control?

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Mysterious Gryphon asked: I know Saint John's Wort and ephedra are thought to limit the effectiveness of hornonal birth control. Any others? I really don't want to get pregnant.Lilyan