Articles related to "Oral Contraceptives"
Oral Contraceptives and Gynecologic Cancers
Oral contraceptives, are well known for effective birth control. As it turns out oral contraceptive may have another role to play in women's health.
oral contraceptive and ovarian cancer • birth control pill and gynecologic cancers • reduction risk in ovarian cancer • epidemiological studies and oral contraception • women health and reproductive system
Oral contraceptives, are well known for effective birth control. As it turns out oral contraceptive may have another role to play in women's health.
oral contraceptive and ovarian cancer • birth control pill and gynecologic cancers • reduction risk in ovarian cancer • epidemiological studies and oral contraception • women health and reproductive system
The Pill and Ovarian Cancer
Good news for the more than 100 million women taking oral contraceptives-it may cut their risk of ovarian cancer in half.
ovarian cancer • oral contraceptives • the pill • ovary disease • cancer
Good news for the more than 100 million women taking oral contraceptives-it may cut their risk of ovarian cancer in half.
ovarian cancer • oral contraceptives • the pill • ovary disease • cancer
Choosing a Birth Control Method
When it comes to birth control women have a variety of options to choose from. Choices may be based on a woman's health as well as personal preference.
birth control methods • family planning • preventing pregnancy • oral contraceptives • birth control patch
When it comes to birth control women have a variety of options to choose from. Choices may be based on a woman's health as well as personal preference.
birth control methods • family planning • preventing pregnancy • oral contraceptives • birth control patch
Porphyria and the Pill
Should you take oral contraceptives if you have porphyria?
pill • oral contraceptives • combined pill • morning after pill • estrogen
Should you take oral contraceptives if you have porphyria?
pill • oral contraceptives • combined pill • morning after pill • estrogen
The Lybrel Birth Control Pill
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
lybrel • continuous birth control • 365 day contraception • combination oral contraception • hormonal regulation
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
lybrel • continuous birth control • 365 day contraception • combination oral contraception • hormonal regulation
Contraceptives And Fertility
The shocking World Health Organization research into hormonal contraceptives and their effects on human health.
oral contraceptives and cancer • cervical cancer • breast cancer • liver failure • secondary infertility
The shocking World Health Organization research into hormonal contraceptives and their effects on human health.
oral contraceptives and cancer • cervical cancer • breast cancer • liver failure • secondary infertility
Fibroids: Diagnosis and Treatment
Uterine fibroid tumors, often symptomatic and troublesome for women, can be properly diagnosed and treated for optimal gynecological health.
fibroids • tumors • uterine • uterus • ultrasound
Uterine fibroid tumors, often symptomatic and troublesome for women, can be properly diagnosed and treated for optimal gynecological health.
fibroids • tumors • uterine • uterus • ultrasound
The Truth About Progesterone For HRT
"Progesterone" has been erroneously used to describe all synthetic progestins used in hormone replacement therapy. Why does this matter? Your body knows the answer.
hormone therapy • progesterone • hormone replacement • bioidentical progesterone • progestin
"Progesterone" has been erroneously used to describe all synthetic progestins used in hormone replacement therapy. Why does this matter? Your body knows the answer.
hormone therapy • progesterone • hormone replacement • bioidentical progesterone • progestin
Web Site Reviews: Where You Should and Should Not Go For Info About the Pill.
A review of four oral contraceptive sites, what information you can find, and how easily you can find it.
pill • oral contraceptive • diane-35 • mircette • alesse
A review of four oral contraceptive sites, what information you can find, and how easily you can find it.
pill • oral contraceptive • diane-35 • mircette • alesse
Yasmin® Birth Control Pills
Yasmin® is an oral contraceptive. Knowing how this pill works, its side effects and drug interactions are important factors.
yasmin birth control • oral contraceptive • birth control • yasmin side effects • yasmin drug interactions
Yasmin® is an oral contraceptive. Knowing how this pill works, its side effects and drug interactions are important factors.
yasmin birth control • oral contraceptive • birth control • yasmin side effects • yasmin drug interactions
Melasma
Disorders of skin pigmentation can be cosmetically disfiguring and embarrassing. Melasma often affects pregnant women, but it is found in other people, too.
melasma causes • mask of pregnancy causes • melasma treatment • mask of pregnancy treatment • melasma prevention
Disorders of skin pigmentation can be cosmetically disfiguring and embarrassing. Melasma often affects pregnant women, but it is found in other people, too.
melasma causes • mask of pregnancy causes • melasma treatment • mask of pregnancy treatment • melasma prevention
Migraine and Stroke - Is There a Connection?
Is there such a thing as a migrainous stroke? This is a controversial theory, but sudden severe headache is most definitely one of the symptoms of a stroke.
migraine • stroke • headache • migrainous stroke • ischemic stroke
Is there such a thing as a migrainous stroke? This is a controversial theory, but sudden severe headache is most definitely one of the symptoms of a stroke.
migraine • stroke • headache • migrainous stroke • ischemic stroke
Women and their Blood
affect of results of one genetic test, Factor V Leiden Mutation, on a woman's health
factor v leiden mutation • thrombophilic • hypercoagulable • genetic test • dna
affect of results of one genetic test, Factor V Leiden Mutation, on a woman's health
factor v leiden mutation • thrombophilic • hypercoagulable • genetic test • dna
Lifting the Curse: Article and Comment
A new use of the old--original--contraceptive pill, one that blocks monthly menses, is now available. The question is: How will you know if you're not pregnant?
pregnancy • endocrinology • psychology • menses
A new use of the old--original--contraceptive pill, one that blocks monthly menses, is now available. The question is: How will you know if you're not pregnant?
pregnancy • endocrinology • psychology • menses
A Look Back, A Glance Forward
A review of the past twenty-two articles written over the last year and a half.
contraception • myths • wives tales • patch • ortho evra
A review of the past twenty-two articles written over the last year and a half.
contraception • myths • wives tales • patch • ortho evra
Heart Health
Heart disease and stroke are currently the leading cause of death and disability for women in Canada and 80 per cent of Canadians currently live with one risk factor.
thehearttruth.ca • heartbeats • kellogg's • kellogg's guardian cereal • canada's food guide
Heart disease and stroke are currently the leading cause of death and disability for women in Canada and 80 per cent of Canadians currently live with one risk factor.
thehearttruth.ca • heartbeats • kellogg's • kellogg's guardian cereal • canada's food guide
Hidden Risks of Birth Control Pill
New study: Women taking birth control pills significantly increase their risk of heart disease.
birth control and heart disease • contraceptives • the pill • risk of heart disease • pill linked to heart disease
New study: Women taking birth control pills significantly increase their risk of heart disease.
birth control and heart disease • contraceptives • the pill • risk of heart disease • pill linked to heart disease
Lybrel - The New Super Pill
Lybrel is a new combined contraceptive pill that promises to put an end to painful periods and PMT. This article looks at how it works, and the pros and cons of using it.
lybrel • lybrel side effects • buy lybrel • lybrel weight gain • lybrel birth
Lybrel is a new combined contraceptive pill that promises to put an end to painful periods and PMT. This article looks at how it works, and the pros and cons of using it.
lybrel • lybrel side effects • buy lybrel • lybrel weight gain • lybrel birth
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
A brief description of Vitamin B6 - its value and functions to, and the effects on the body of its deficiency
pyridoxine • vitamin b6 • effects of deficiency
A brief description of Vitamin B6 - its value and functions to, and the effects on the body of its deficiency
pyridoxine • vitamin b6 • effects of deficiency
The Mask of Pregnancy
Melasma, known as the mask of pregnancy or chloasma, is an acquired dark brown skin discoloration on the exposed part of the face. Melasma is more common in dark skins.
the mask of pregnancy • melasma • chloasma • dark skin discoloration • causes melasma
Melasma, known as the mask of pregnancy or chloasma, is an acquired dark brown skin discoloration on the exposed part of the face. Melasma is more common in dark skins.
the mask of pregnancy • melasma • chloasma • dark skin discoloration • causes melasma
Itch, Scratch and Burn: How Women Cope
Any woman who has ever suffered from Candida, commonly known as vaginal yeast infection, can easily relate to the title of this article. Learn what causes yeast infections and how to prevent those nasty symptoms.
candida • yeast infection • canadian health • mary alward • mary m alward
Any woman who has ever suffered from Candida, commonly known as vaginal yeast infection, can easily relate to the title of this article. Learn what causes yeast infections and how to prevent those nasty symptoms.
candida • yeast infection • canadian health • mary alward • mary m alward
'DES' might be one….
Brief description of a potential chemical environmental factor and BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast and ovary cancer.
chemical carcinogen • des • breast • ovary • cancer
Brief description of a potential chemical environmental factor and BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations for breast and ovary cancer.
chemical carcinogen • des • breast • ovary • cancer
Common Drugs Can Cause Lung Problems
French researchers have identified over 300 common medications that can cause respiratory problems. Find out if the medications you are taking are on this list, and what you can do.
copd • respiratory disease • lungs • breathing • medications
French researchers have identified over 300 common medications that can cause respiratory problems. Find out if the medications you are taking are on this list, and what you can do.
copd • respiratory disease • lungs • breathing • medications
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Complications from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will kill 200,000 people this year, a shocking statistic considering that very few people have ever heard of this condition.
deep vein thrombosis • pulmonary embolism • dvt risk • dvt symptoms • pulmonary embolism risk
Complications from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will kill 200,000 people this year, a shocking statistic considering that very few people have ever heard of this condition.
deep vein thrombosis • pulmonary embolism • dvt risk • dvt symptoms • pulmonary embolism risk
Getting Relief from Menstrual Cramps
Many women experience menstrual cramps with their monthly period and figuring out how to manage them can be challenging.
menstrual cramp relief • getting rid of menstrual cramps • what causes menstrual cramps • monthly period pain • medicine for menstrual cramps
Many women experience menstrual cramps with their monthly period and figuring out how to manage them can be challenging.
menstrual cramp relief • getting rid of menstrual cramps • what causes menstrual cramps • monthly period pain • medicine for menstrual cramps
How Antidepressants Affect Cognitive Abilities
Antidepressants may ease the symptoms of depression, but they could affect your driving ability & other cognitive functions. Here's how antidepressants affect your brain.
american psychological association • how antidepressants affect cognitive abilities • zoloft changes the brain • physical signs of depression • prescription antidepressants
Antidepressants may ease the symptoms of depression, but they could affect your driving ability & other cognitive functions. Here's how antidepressants affect your brain.
american psychological association • how antidepressants affect cognitive abilities • zoloft changes the brain • physical signs of depression • prescription antidepressants
PMDD
Many women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but if it becomes severe, it may be premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
pms • pmdd • premenstrual syndrome • time of the month • pms symptoms
Many women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but if it becomes severe, it may be premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
pms • pmdd • premenstrual syndrome • time of the month • pms symptoms
St John's Wort in the Treatment of Depression
Many people find that the use of St John's wort can offer relief from mild or moderate symptoms of depression. It is important, however, to exercise caution in its use.
st john's wort for depression • use of st john's wort • st john's wort and other medication • st john's wort and antidepressants • st john's wort and the contraceptive pill
Many people find that the use of St John's wort can offer relief from mild or moderate symptoms of depression. It is important, however, to exercise caution in its use.
st john's wort for depression • use of st john's wort • st john's wort and other medication • st john's wort and antidepressants • st john's wort and the contraceptive pill
The Definition and Causes of Fibroid Tumors
Uterine fibroid tumors are the most common, non-cancerous pelvic masses that women experience. They arise from the muscular layer of the uterus, the myometrium.
uterine fibroids • fibroid tumors • uterus • pelvis • pelvic pain
Uterine fibroid tumors are the most common, non-cancerous pelvic masses that women experience. They arise from the muscular layer of the uterus, the myometrium.
uterine fibroids • fibroid tumors • uterus • pelvis • pelvic pain
The Pros and Cons of Tamoxifen For Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen is proven to prevent breast cancer. But it may cause side effects ranging from unpleasant to life threatening. Each woman must balance those risks and benefits.
tamoxifen benefits • cancer medication • estrogen receptor positive breast cancer • cancer risk assessment • side effects of tamoxifen
Tamoxifen is proven to prevent breast cancer. But it may cause side effects ranging from unpleasant to life threatening. Each woman must balance those risks and benefits.
tamoxifen benefits • cancer medication • estrogen receptor positive breast cancer • cancer risk assessment • side effects of tamoxifen
Alcoholism and Women
An article defining alcoholism and its affects on women.
women's health • alcoholism • alcohol and women • health and fitness • alcohol
An article defining alcoholism and its affects on women.
women's health • alcoholism • alcohol and women • health and fitness • alcohol
Dandruff Frequently Asked Questions
Being a common disease and an exaggerated physiological process, there are many frequently asked questions about dandruff that need be answered.
dandruff frequently asked questions • dandruff faq • dandruff • common doubts dandruff • dandruff scales
Being a common disease and an exaggerated physiological process, there are many frequently asked questions about dandruff that need be answered.
dandruff frequently asked questions • dandruff faq • dandruff • common doubts dandruff • dandruff scales
Drugs and Herbs that Interfere with Warfarin
Coumadin is taken by 3 million Americans who benefit from its anticoagulation effects. Many people are unaware of its potential for interactions with other substances.
coumadin drug interactions • warfarin drug interactions • coumadin herb interactions • warfarin herb interactions • supplements and warfarin
Coumadin is taken by 3 million Americans who benefit from its anticoagulation effects. Many people are unaware of its potential for interactions with other substances.
coumadin drug interactions • warfarin drug interactions • coumadin herb interactions • warfarin herb interactions • supplements and warfarin
Endometriosis
Endometriosis may affect nearly one half of women of reproductive age. Diagnosis remains problematic in spite of advances in technology. Treatment must be individualized.
causes of endometriosis • symptoms of endometriosis • signs of endometriosis • treatment of endometriosis • diagnosis of endometriosis
Endometriosis may affect nearly one half of women of reproductive age. Diagnosis remains problematic in spite of advances in technology. Treatment must be individualized.
causes of endometriosis • symptoms of endometriosis • signs of endometriosis • treatment of endometriosis • diagnosis of endometriosis
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this liver cancer can be burdensome for patients.
hepatocellular carcinoma • liver cancer • primary liver cancer • liver cirrhosis • alpha-fetoprotein
The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this liver cancer can be burdensome for patients.
hepatocellular carcinoma • liver cancer • primary liver cancer • liver cirrhosis • alpha-fetoprotein
Herbal Teas for Healing
Whether fighting a sickness like a cold or flu, or just trying to maintain blood sugar levels; herbal tea is a very natural, safe, and soothing way to improve health.
herbal tea • healing tea • tea benefits • tea health • indigestion tea
Whether fighting a sickness like a cold or flu, or just trying to maintain blood sugar levels; herbal tea is a very natural, safe, and soothing way to improve health.
herbal tea • healing tea • tea benefits • tea health • indigestion tea
How to Get Rid of Yeast and Candida
Getting rid of a yeast infection can be challenging. Having a successful treatment plan can help reduce and alleviate chronic candidiasis.
how to get rid of yeast • treatment for candida • what causes yeast • what is yeast • successful treatment of yeast infection
Getting rid of a yeast infection can be challenging. Having a successful treatment plan can help reduce and alleviate chronic candidiasis.
how to get rid of yeast • treatment for candida • what causes yeast • what is yeast • successful treatment of yeast infection
How to Prevent Blood Clots
DVT or blood clots are a life-threatening condition. Learn the risk factors and how to lower your risk.
prevent blood clots • symptoms of a blood clot • symptoms of dvt • deep vein thrombosis • plane trips and blood clots
DVT or blood clots are a life-threatening condition. Learn the risk factors and how to lower your risk.
prevent blood clots • symptoms of a blood clot • symptoms of dvt • deep vein thrombosis • plane trips and blood clots
Lybrel Offers End to Menstruation
Lybrel is a new birth control pill that allows women to skip their periods completely.
lybrel • periods • end • menstruation • wyeth
Lybrel is a new birth control pill that allows women to skip their periods completely.
lybrel • periods • end • menstruation • wyeth
Milk Thistle
From ancient Greece until the present day, Milk Thistle has treated a variety of liver and gall bladder issues.
milk thistle • silybum marianum • silymarin • hepatitis • alcohol abuse
From ancient Greece until the present day, Milk Thistle has treated a variety of liver and gall bladder issues.
milk thistle • silybum marianum • silymarin • hepatitis • alcohol abuse
Pompholyx
Pompholyx, also known as dyshidrotic eczema, is a vesicular eczema of the palms and soles in which clear fluid filled, tense blisters appear on these sites.
pompholyx • vesicular eczema of palms and soles • dyshidrotic eczema • causes pompholyx • signs and symptoms of pompholyx
Pompholyx, also known as dyshidrotic eczema, is a vesicular eczema of the palms and soles in which clear fluid filled, tense blisters appear on these sites.
pompholyx • vesicular eczema of palms and soles • dyshidrotic eczema • causes pompholyx • signs and symptoms of pompholyx
Raynaud's Syndrome
Among Peripheral Vascular Diseases that are often senior-related is found Raynaud's (pronounced ray-nose') Syndrome which can also affect younger people. This condition is sometimes referred to as Raynaud's Phenomenon or Disease, White Finger, Wax Finger, and Dead Finger.
raynauds • syndrome • disease • phonomenon • arteries
Among Peripheral Vascular Diseases that are often senior-related is found Raynaud's (pronounced ray-nose') Syndrome which can also affect younger people. This condition is sometimes referred to as Raynaud's Phenomenon or Disease, White Finger, Wax Finger, and Dead Finger.
raynauds • syndrome • disease • phonomenon • arteries
Risk Factors of Breast Cancer
Do you have any of the risk factors? Do you have more than one? Are you in the clear of having any risk factors? Is it that important to know the risk factors?
cancer • breast cancer • breast cancer risk factors • cancer prevention
Do you have any of the risk factors? Do you have more than one? Are you in the clear of having any risk factors? Is it that important to know the risk factors?
cancer • breast cancer • breast cancer risk factors • cancer prevention
Senator McCain's Stance on Women's Issues
Feminist voters are among John McCain's staunchest opponents in the 2008 presidential campaign. Find out why in this summary of McCain's voting record on women's issues.
mccain women's issues • mccain feminism • mccain voting record women • mccain equal pay • mccain abortion
Feminist voters are among John McCain's staunchest opponents in the 2008 presidential campaign. Find out why in this summary of McCain's voting record on women's issues.
mccain women's issues • mccain feminism • mccain voting record women • mccain equal pay • mccain abortion
St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort's antidepressant effects have been examined by the medical community and stood up to scrutiny well.
st. john's wort • hypericum perforatum • hypericum • herbal remedy • depression
St. John's Wort's antidepressant effects have been examined by the medical community and stood up to scrutiny well.
st. john's wort • hypericum perforatum • hypericum • herbal remedy • depression
Trouble with Excess Facial Hair?
Excess facial hair can actually be a big problem for many women. Learn what causes this problem and how to treat it.
excess facial hair • polycystic ovarian syndrome • medicine • dermatologist • physician
Excess facial hair can actually be a big problem for many women. Learn what causes this problem and how to treat it.
excess facial hair • polycystic ovarian syndrome • medicine • dermatologist • physician
Alopecia Areata
The autoimmune condition alopecia areata, including its symptoms, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment.
alopecia • alopecia areata • hair • baldness • anagen
The autoimmune condition alopecia areata, including its symptoms, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment.
alopecia • alopecia areata • hair • baldness • anagen
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