Annually in the world, there is a minimum of 16.7 million unwanted pregnancies. 15 million of them (that is, almost 90%!) could be prevented if women correctly used modern methods of birth control. Surprisingly, in the 21st century, millions of people ignore or misuse them. A recent study has shown, women are afraid of side effects, have different prejudices or they simply do not have enough information. 20 Methods of…
We decided to explain to you the main myths about birth control. Birth control pills are very effective in unwanted pregnancy prevention but they are also included in this list. What are the Most Popular Myths about Birth Control Pills? Myth#1: Hormonal Birth Control Pills Promote Weight Gain Modern COCs (combined oral contraceptives) do not affect weight: a dose of estrogen in them is lowered: micro-dosed COC and vaginal ring…
Birth control pills or combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are the most popular method of contraception used by girls and women in many countries. In some cases, birth control pills are used not only for contraception but also for acne, irregular menstrual cycles, ovarian cysts, etc. treatment.
The first puzzle – let’s say you have a hundred women. Among these, one third is given into sexual slavery to the journal. Out of this third part, another third is Afro-Americans. Attention to the question: what is Pearl Index? That’s right. This Pearl shows how many women out of one hundred are protected by the selected contraceptive means during the year, as a result, they become pregnant. The lower…
The instinct of procreation is inherent to man as well as all flesh. To continue family heritage sexual relations are required. That is, these two innate instincts are inextricably connected with each other. Thus, a woman becomes pregnant. But she finds out about it only after 2-3 weeks, when next menstruation will be delayed. And before that, she continues her daily life, including sex with a husband or lover. But…
Alesse Birth Control is a combination hormone which is used for the prevention of pregnancy. It has a combination of the female hormone, estrogen, and progestin. This works to prevent the release of an egg at the time of the menstrual cycle. As a matter of fact, it causes the vaginal fluid to become thicker which thereby prevents the sperm from reaching the released egg. It changes the lining of…
Yasmin is created to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is a drug, based on active ingredient ethinylestradiol (30 mcg/1 tabs.) and drospirenone (3 mg/1 tabs.). Pharmacology Yasmin is a low-dose monophasic oral estrogen-gestagenic combination drug. Its high contraceptive effect is achieved due to complementary mechanisms. Feedback from those who take these pills, confirm this fact. Women noted reduced pains during menstruation, cycle became regular, its intensity and duration reduced. These factors…
Being a mother can be a wonderful feeling. However, there may be a number of situations in which you want to avoid getting pregnant. In such situations, you can use an oral contraceptive to make sure that pregnancy does not happen. One of the medications used for this purpose is Ortho Tri-Cyclen.
Monophasic oral contraceptives are convenient and reliable. Ultra low dose oral contraceptives rarely have side effects. Gestogen drospirenone helps to treat acne and premenstrual syndrome. And all this – about «Yaz» birth control pills.
Unfortunately, many young couples (and not only them) know almost nothing about contraception. Canadian Health and Care Mall decided to figure out what it is – modern methods of birth control. So, what is contraception, how is it carried out and what kinds of birth control exist? The word «contraception» has Latin roots, and in literal translation means «against conception». Nowadays, contraception is referred to undesirable at the moment pregnancy prevention;…