Atrial Fibrillation

Conditions and Treatments

Welcome, if you enjoy these posts please consider staying updated via RSS Feed.

Endometriosis Part 36 - Symptoms and Risks of the Oral Contraceptive Pills

Posted March 12th, 2010 by admin | No Comments

As we mentioned in previous articles during the last stage of the menstrual cycle normally a layer of endometriosis lining in the inside of the uterus is expelled, known as menstruation blood but instead some of the endometriosis tissues grow somewhere in the body causing endometriosis. Endometriosis also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. In this article, we will discuss symptoms and risks of the Pill.

Even though the Pill have its powerful effects in treating endometriosis, but it also creates many symptoms and risks for women with endometriosis.

1. Blood clots
All hormonal methods of birth control pose a threat to normal blood flow.The oral contraceptive combination pill is no exception, it increases the risk of blood clots in your legs or on the lung caused by estrogen in the pill that makes your blood thicker in the veins.

2. Stroke
Woman who take the oral contraceptive combination pill increases the risk of stroke caused by blockage of blood flow to the brain as resulting of estrogen in the pill that reduces the oxygen transportation as the blood getting thicker.

3. Heart disease
Similar to the stroke, as our blood get thicker, our heart has to pump harder to provide oxygen for our body cells need causing hypertension. If our heart has to work that hard for a prolong period of time because of long term use of birth control pill, it will be damaged causing heart disease.

4. Skin pigment
Some woman may experience increasing of pigmentation of skin that shows up in patchy and light brown area caused by estrogen in the pill.

5. Mood swing
Some women may experience mood swing while taking the pill, it is caused by significant changes in your hormone levels affecting the chemicals that regulate mood such as level of estrogen and progesterone in the pill.

6. Bleeding and spotting
Bleeding and spotting are when you are not scheduled to bleed and spotting, are very common in the first 6 months of continuous birth control pill use, because your body has to take time to adjust to the change of hormone level caused by intake of the Pill. The longer you take the continuous pills the less bleeding and spotting will happen.

7. Infertility
Some women after coming off the birth control pill and hope to get pregnant, they may be disappointed. Not only the effects of birth control pill may be needed sometime to wire off,in some women their body may never be able to adjust causing the lost of period permanently.

8. Increase the size of fibroids
Oral contraceptive combination pill contains estrogen that promote the growth of fibroids. If you have fibroids and you want take the oral contraceptive pill, you should talk to your doctor first.

I hope this information will help. If you need more information or insurance advices, please follow my article series of the above subject at my home page at:
http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com
http://lifeanddisabitityinsuranceunderwriter.blogspot.com/

Kyle J. Norton
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-health-articles/endometriosis-part-36-symptoms-and-risks-of-the-oral-contraceptive-pills-693676.html

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prophylaxis | Tags:

Endometriosis Part 36 -symptoms and Risks of the Oral Contraceptive Pills

Posted March 10th, 2010 by admin | No Comments

As we mentioned in previous articles during the last stage of the menstrual cycle normally a layer of endometriosis lining in the inside of the uterus is expelled, known as menstruation blood but instead some of the endometriosis tissues grow somewhere in the body causing endometriosis. Endometriosis also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. In this article, we will discuss symptoms and risks of the Pill.

Even though the Pill have its powerful effects in treating endometriosis, but it also creates many symptoms and risks for women with endometriosis.

1. Blood clots
All hormonal methods of birth control pose a threat to normal blood flow.The oral contraceptive combination pill is no exception, it increases the risk of of blood clots in your legs or on the lung caused by estrogen in the pill that makes your blood thicker in the veins.

2. Stroke
Woman who take the oral contraceptive combination pill increases the risk of stroke caused by blockage of blood flow to the brain as resulting of estrogen in the pill that reduces the oxygen transportation as the blood getting thicker.

3. Heart disease
Similar to the stroke, as our blood get thicker, our heart has to pump harder to provide oxygen for our body cells needed causing hypertension. If our heart has to work that hard for a prolong period of time because of long term use of birth control pill, it will be damaged causing heart disease.

4. Skin pigment
Some woman may experience increasing of pigmentation of skin that shows up in patchy and light brown area caused by estrogen in the pill.

5. Mood swing
Some women may experience mood swing while taking the pill, it is caused by significant changes in your hormone levels affecting the chemicals that regulate mood such as level of estrogen and progesterone in the pill.

6. Bleeding and spotting
Bleeding and spotting when you are not scheduled to bleed and spotting, are very common in the first 6 months of continuous birth control pill use, because your body has to take time to adjust to the change of hormone level caused by intake of the Pill. The longer you take the continuous pills the less bleeding and spotting will happen.

7. Infertility
Some women after coming off the birth control pill and hope to get pregnant, they may be disappointed. Not only the effects of birth control pill may be needed sometime to wire off, our body may never be able to adjust causing lost of period permanently.

8. Increase the size of fibroids
Oral contraceptive combination pill contains estrogen that promote the growth of fibroids. If you have fibroids and you want take the oral contraceptive pill, you should talk to your doctor first.

I hope this information will help. If you need more information or insurance advices, please follow my article series of the above subject at my home page at:
http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com
http://lifeanddisabitityinsuranceunderwriter.blogspot.com/

For every you want to know about endo

Kyle J. Norton
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-health-articles/endometriosis-part-36-symptoms-and-risks-of-the-oral-contraceptive-pills-693307.html

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prophylaxis | Tags:

What are big blood clots when im on my period?

Posted March 8th, 2010 by admin | 4 Comments

I hate having a heavy period and when i do, i seem to get these big blood clots! Im only 15 and i was wondering what causes them and is this normal?

Clotting is normal in the first few days of your period when it is at its heaviest. It’s nothing to worry about.

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke | Tags:

Resveratrol as Anti-aging Antioxidant

Posted March 4th, 2010 by admin | 4 Comments

Resveratrol supplements are the latest antiaging fad. Aging is breakdown, but broken things can be fixed. Aging is characterized by a progressive deterioration of physiological functions and metabolic processes. The healthy reputation of dietary antioxidants just got more support, with one type turning in a spectacular anti-aging performance.

Research studies continue to find more interesting benefits from this red wine compound, including potential anti-cancer and anti-aging activity. As to its antiaging potential, resveratrol activates a cell’s survival defense enzyme, which prolongs the time cells have to repair their broken DNA.

Newspapers, magazines and TV over the last few years have been filled with news of the anti-aging, antioxidant and seemingly miraculous properties of red wine. Wine lovers are probably already aware that red wine contains a powerful antioxidant: resveratrol.

Resveratrol appears to work as a powerful antioxidant helping quench free radical damage in the body, but also has a unique mechanism of action that may prove to have significant life extension properties. Antioxidant resveratrol action is very important for the heart health because it can reduce the blood pressure by opening the arteries hence increasing the blood flow through them.

Antioxidants slow down cell damage and the progression of degenerative diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and improve organ, eye, skin, teeth and gum health.

The primary health component of wine that researchers have uncovered is called resveratrol. Resveratrol is also found in a number of other foods and berries, such a peanuts and blueberries but grapes, particularly winemaking grapes such as Muscadine, are the clear winner.

Resveratrol maintains cell viability and exerts an anti-oxidative action by enhancing the intracellular free-radical scavenger glutathione. Resveratrol is an active polyphenol found in red wine that has anti cancer effects. Resveratrol is known to fight cancer tumor growth. Resveratrol protects heart tissue from cancer chemotherapy drug. Resveratrol is known to be protective against oxidative cardiovascular disorders.

Resveratrol protects the circulation in the heart and other organs in several ways, including protection against ischemic-reperfusion injury, relaxation of blood vessels to improve circulation, protection and maintenance of intact endothelium, reduction of hardening of the arteries, inhibition of low-density lipoprotein oxidation, and suppression of platelet aggregation which improves blood flow and reduces blood clotting.

Resveratrol helps lower cholesterol, and is as much as 10 to 20 times more potent than vitamin E in protecting against LDL oxidation, a process that has been linked to the development of cardiovascular disease. Resveratrol in wine is known to prevent blood clots and widen (dilate) blood vessels, sometimes producing Viagra-like effects. Resveratrol pills should ideally be consumed with meals, since this is when insulin and blood sugar levels rise and when oxidation is high.

Resvinatrol Complete contains the powerful red wine antioxidant, resveratrol, called « The Fountain of Youth » in a formula that includes several other important antioxidants. Resveratrol, just one of the powerful antioxidants in Resvinatrol Complete, is being heralded by scientists and researchers as an anti-aging miracle drug that can help ward off the effects of age-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease, strokes, obesity, diabetes and Alzheimer’s.

Resvinatrol Complete provides today’s health-conscious consumers with an exciting combination of powerful antioxidants found in red wine, chocolate, pomegranates, red raspberries, and soy. Resvinatrol Complete’s combination of antioxidants is unmatched by any other antioxidant product on the market today.

Paul Rodgers
http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/resveratrol-as-antiaging-antioxidant-415493.html

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prophylaxis | Tags:

A Natural Way to Treat Hypertension

Posted March 2nd, 2010 by admin | 9 Comments

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common health problem of older age groups and some younger adults. Hypertension varies depending on the age, height, weight, and gender.

Most physicians and doctors are recommending pharmaceutical medicines which are being sold in drug stores, as the means to treat hypertension. Many researchers and scientists are beginning to lean towards the natural ways as the means to treat hypertension. This is because of the unpleasant outcomes which may result when you continuously take pharmaceutical medicines.

In this busy stressful life, it is highly important for old and younger adults to have a systematic check of their blood pressure. High blood pressure can be controlled with natural remedies and changes in diet and lifestyle. Reducing your stress can also improve your general health, including your blood pressure. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits and diet habits prove to be an effective step in both preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Blood pressure medications can be added if lifestyle changes alone are not effective in controlling your high blood pressure.

Having hypertension is one indication that you are living an unhealthy lifestyle, and hence leading a healthy lifestyle can probably help you to control your blood pressure and lead a healthier and happier life. Hypertension is a disease that is typically easy to treat with natural means. There are a number of natural ways to treat hypertension. Most of the natural remedies used for treating hypertension are safe and effective. Researches found that hydrotherapy, special vegetarian diet, exercise, herbal tea, and adequate water have good effect in controlling hypertension.

Diet change is one natural way of treating hypertension. Consume either raw or cooked garlic to help in lowering hypertension. Garlic, which contains a compound called adenosine which functions both as a muscle relaxant and as an aid in vaso dilation, helps in dilating the muscles of blood vessels, thereby avoiding blood clots and lowering blood pressure. Eat high-potassium diet, such as bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, skimmed milk, oranges, watermelon, soya beans, almond and spinach, to help lower your blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are best sources of vitamin C, potassium and soluble fiber, all of which have an effect in lowering blood pressure. Fishes which contains omega-3 fatty acids can be a good diet for people who are experiencing hypertension. Omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to dilate blood vessels and significantly lower blood pressure. Food rich in calcium regulates the heart’s muscle contraction, making it easier for managing blood pressure. Many people have successfully treated hypertension with apple cider vinegar. It is rich in so many vitamins and nutrients that are thought to be helpful in lowering hypertension. Hawthorne berries can also be used to treat hypertension.

Drinking lot of water and getting enough rest are holistic and natural way of treating hypertension, besides taking natural medications. Enough sleep, regular exercise and healthier lifestyle with recreation time can control your blood pressure. You can also control your hypertension through weight management, meditation and relaxation. All these natural health remedies rely on how you balance your diet, intake of supplements and your lifestyle, in order to control your high blood pressure.

Besides the above tips, you can refer a lot of web-sites which show the exact step-by-step formula of natural treatments for Hypertension.

MejoJohn
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/a-natural-way-to-treat-hypertension-698648.html

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prophylaxis | Tags:

Why do i have light period flows but big and heavy blood clots?

Posted March 1st, 2010 by admin | 2 Comments

I rarely have heavy periods, when they are heavy there’s usually no blood clots just a lot of bright red blood. **sorry for the TMI, but…* when i have my lighter periods..(on the first and second day) there’s litle blood(almost pink) but heavy and almost blackish blood clots. Is this why my period is so light or is this a concern?

clots are common and usually not a cause for concern…

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke | Tags:

A Natural Way to Treat Hypertension

Posted February 28th, 2010 by admin | 9 Comments

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common health problem of older age groups and some younger adults. Hypertension varies depending on the age, height, weight, and gender.

Most physicians and doctors are recommending pharmaceutical medicines which are being sold in drug stores, as the means to treat hypertension. Many researchers and scientists are beginning to lean towards the natural ways as the means to treat hypertension. This is because of the unpleasant outcomes which may result when you continuously take pharmaceutical medicines.

In this busy stressful life, it is highly important for old and younger adults to have a systematic check of their blood pressure. High blood pressure can be controlled with natural remedies and changes in diet and lifestyle. Reducing your stress can also improve your general health, including your blood pressure. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits and diet habits prove to be an effective step in both preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Blood pressure medications can be added if lifestyle changes alone are not effective in controlling your high blood pressure.

Having hypertension is one indication that you are living an unhealthy lifestyle, and hence leading a healthy lifestyle can probably help you to control your blood pressure and lead a healthier and happier life. Hypertension is a disease that is typically easy to treat with natural means. There are a number of natural ways to treat hypertension. Most of the natural remedies used for treating hypertension are safe and effective. Researches found that hydrotherapy, special vegetarian diet, exercise, herbal tea, and adequate water have good effect in controlling hypertension.

Diet change is one natural way of treating hypertension. Consume either raw or cooked garlic to help in lowering hypertension. Garlic, which contains a compound called adenosine which functions both as a muscle relaxant and as an aid in vaso dilation, helps in dilating the muscles of blood vessels, thereby avoiding blood clots and lowering blood pressure. Eat high-potassium diet, such as bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, skimmed milk, oranges, watermelon, soya beans, almond and spinach, to help lower your blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables are best sources of vitamin C, potassium and soluble fiber, all of which have an effect in lowering blood pressure. Fishes which contains omega-3 fatty acids can be a good diet for people who are experiencing hypertension. Omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to dilate blood vessels and significantly lower blood pressure. Food rich in calcium regulates the heart’s muscle contraction, making it easier for managing blood pressure. Many people have successfully treated hypertension with apple cider vinegar. It is rich in so many vitamins and nutrients that are thought to be helpful in lowering hypertension. Hawthorne berries can also be used to treat hypertension.

Drinking lot of water and getting enough rest are holistic and natural way of treating hypertension, besides taking natural medications. Enough sleep, regular exercise and healthier lifestyle with recreation time can control your blood pressure. You can also control your hypertension through weight management, meditation and relaxation. All these natural health remedies rely on how you balance your diet, intake of supplements and your lifestyle, in order to control your high blood pressure.

Besides the above tips, you can refer a lot of web-sites which show the exact step-by-step formula of natural treatments for Hypertension.

MejoJohn
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/a-natural-way-to-treat-hypertension-698648.html

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prophylaxis | Tags:

Understand Chronic Bronchitis - Diagnosis And Treatment Methods Explained

Posted February 26th, 2010 by admin | No Comments

One of the manifestations of chronic bronchitis is a productive cough accompanied by phlegm, which obstructs the free flow of air in the bronchial tubes. Chronic bronchitis is a long-term disorder that can last as long as two years. It is the fourth largest killer in the United States of America, and around ten million people fall victim to this disorder every year. About 40,000 deaths due to chronic bronchitis have been recorded annually. It is considered to be the most comman chronic obstructive pulmonary illnesses (CODP).

Causes of Chronic Bronchitis

Certain lifestyle habits such as cigarette smoking is mainly responsible for chronic bronchitis. People who live in highly polluted atmospheres also fall prey to this disorder. The above-mentioned factors weaken the lungs and the body’s immune system to such as extent that the person is easily infected by bacteria and viruses that attack the respiratory system.

Studies reveal that more than 90 percent of the people who contract chronic bronchitis comprise smokers. About 15 percent of the cigarette smokers are ultimately diagnosed with respiratory disorders charaterized by obstruction of the airways. Biopsies of bronchial samples of people who have quit smoking thirteen years ago still reveal persistent marks of bronchial inflammation.

Tests conducted on patients suffering from chronic bronchitis reveal yet another disturbing factor–the presence of three varieties of bacteria: Moxarella catarrhalis, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Methods of Managing Chronic Bronchitis

Two methods of managing chronic bronchitis are in vogue at present–inhalation of ipratropium bromide and treatment through sympathomimetic agents. Theophyllinne is also an important therapy, but its uses are limited to a certain cases of the disorder. Patients who exhibit a remarkable improvement in airflow are not given any steriods. Antibiotics have a crucial part to play in the battle against acute infections. Supplemental oxygen is given to those patients who experience difficulties in breathing. Patients are also strongly advised to quit smoking for good, take plenty of nutritional supplements and fluids, and perform exercises to strengthen their respiratory muscles.

Tests to Determine Chronic Bronchitis

A series of tests are necessary to determine a variety of factors. Needless to say, testing is also essential to make a correct diagnosis of the condition. The results of tests also confirm the extent to which the air passages are obstructed. Some of the tests include pulmonary function testing, blood tests, chest radiograph, electrocardiogram, biopsies, and sputum cultures.

The ratio between the measured forced expiratory volume (FEVI) and the forced vital capacity (FVC) defines the severity of chronic bronchitis. One of the signs of severe and long-term chronic bronchitis is progressive decline of FEVI rates. Factors such as age affect the elasticity of the lungs due to which the pulmonary testing of most adults over middle age show a 30ml decline in FEVI. In addition, the blocking of the bronchi due to an increase in the production of sputum does not always indicate chronic bronchitis. Pulmonary testing documents the reversible characteristics of air passage obstruction, and this helps physicians properly diagnose this disorder.

A sample of arterial blood is taken in order to do a blood test, which can determine conditions such as mild polychthemia.

Chest radiographs reveal conditions such as blebs, diaphragmatic flattening, peribronchial markings, hyperinflation, and bullae. However, the test results cannot be taken as final proof of the existence of chronic bronchitis.

Electrocardiograms pinpoint distrubances, such as arterial fibrillation or flutter and atrial tachycardia having “P” pulmonale, in the supraventricular rhythm.

Airway biopsies can reveal submucosal and mucosal inflammation, hyperplasia of goblet cells, and abnormal smoothness of the muscles on the small noncartilaginous air passage.

Sputum culture is done in case of patients who have not been hopitalized but display acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. It is one of the methods used to determine the requirement for antibiotic therapy. Protected-tip sputum cultures are done in case of patients who are in hospitals especially if atypical organisms are suspected to cause the excarberation.

Mortality rate after the diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is fifty percent. The terminal event of chronic bronchitis is respiratory failure. Respiratory failure is due to bacterial infections characterized by purulent sputum, fever, and poor ventilation symptoms. The other factors responsible for respiratory failure are seasonal changes, infections of the upper respiratory system, medications, and prolonged exposure to polluting and irrtating agents.

An understanding of the factors responsible for inflammation in chronic bronchitis makes it easier to manage, control, and treat this disorder.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/understand-chronic-bronchitis-diagnosis-and-treatment-methods-explained-708899.html

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke | Tags:

Endometriosis Part 70 - Pre Operative Evaluation- Blood and Coagulation Studies

Posted February 26th, 2010 by admin | No Comments

As we mentioned in other articles, endometriosis grow somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Hysterectomy always is the last resource in treating endometriosis for woman who has exhausted all the treatments without success, or endometrial tissues has become cancerous, her doctor may suggest some kinds of hysterectomy. If the hysterectomy is decided and the gynecologist is chosen then pre operative evaluation is necessary to make sure that all requirements are address for a successful surgery.
in this article, we will discuss blood and coagulation studies as pre operative evaluation before hysterectomy.

I. Blood test
blood test is necessary for your gynecology to measure how your body functions. If any disorder of heart, kidney, liver or other organs your blood will show them in the blood test. There are 3 types in basic blood test
1) Electrolytes
It measure how your kidney function against sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate in your body.
a) Sodium
Too low or too high of levels sodium in the blood interference with electric transmission between the brain and muscles.
b) Potassium
Potassium deficiency may indicate of weaken the functions of heart muscles while unbalancing of potassium causes irregular heartbeat.
c) Chloride
Low level of chloride in the blood make our blood more acidic causing interference of chemicals reaction in the body.
d) Bicarbonate
Bicarbonate helps the lung and kidney to regulate level of bicarbonate in the blood stream. Too low or too high level of bicarbonate is an indication of either lung or kidney diseases or both.

2) Blood urea nitrogen
Blood urea nitrogen is a good indication how well your kidney function in breaking down protein. Disorder of kidney function causes high level of urea waste product building up in the bloodstream.

3. Creatinine
Our liver helps in filtering and excreting creatinine, any creatinine builds up in the bloodstream is good indication of kidney malfunction.

II. Coagulation studies
Coagulation is a complex process by which blood forms clots. Disorder of coagulation can lead to an increased risk of heavy bleeding or clotting. Coagulation study is necessary for woman before hysterectomy, if she has a history of heavy bleeding or blood clotting disorder.

I hope this information will help. If you need more information or insurance advices, please follow my article series of the above subject at my home page at:
http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com

To read the series of endometriosis visit:
http://endometriosisa.blogspot.com

Kyle J. Norton
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-health-articles/endometriosis-part-70-pre-operative-evaluation-blood-and-coagulation-studies-707440.html

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prophylaxis | Tags:

Low Dose Birth Control Pills Minimize side effects

Posted February 26th, 2010 by admin | 6 Comments

Today contraceptive pills are designed to contain much lower doses of synthetic hormones in the 1960s when “The Pill” (with 50 micrograms of estrogen) first came on the market. The reason for this is to reduce the side effects of hormonal contraceptives. “That still did not help much,” you can tell, but here is some information about low dose birth control pills that can help you have a productive (no pun intended!) Talk to your doctor if you are not satisfied with your current pill. Trial and error with different types of pill-is worth bearing in mind that oral contraceptives are still not the perfect method of birth control for everyone. If you are in the right birth control pill ‘to suit your body, you should feel exactly the same way as usual, if not a little better.

Some women can not tolerate the combination of estrogen pills do not lower progestin-only pills are prescribed. Estrogen seems to be the main culprit that side effects were to blame for “low-dose birth control pills” have been developed to minimize these. 0.02mg estrogen-containing pills 0.035mg.of are classified as “low dose” pills.

Here are some brand names of “low dose” birth control pills:

LoOvral containing 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.3 mg and nogestrel

Nordette contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg levognorgestrel

Ortho-CEPT (Reclipsen, used) contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg desogestrel

Desogen contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg desogestrel

Levlen21 containing 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel 0.15 mg

Seasonale / Seasonique contain 0.03mg of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel 0.15 mg

YASMIN YAZ and two more low dose birth control pills containing 0.03 mg and 0.02 mg respectively of estrogen but have a different type of progestin in the other pills called drospirenone (3.0 mg). Yasmin may not be suitable for you if you also take other over-the-counter pain relief, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements or specific medications so you must check this with a doctor first.

Changing levels of hormones in your body can lead to side effects that vary for each individual. Hormones in maintaining a constant level in your body is the use of oral contraceptives that do not ovulate, uterine lining and diluted thickens your cervical mucus. These three events work together to prevent pregnancy.

Alessa and pills such as Mircette are called ‘ultra low dose’ as the pills contain only 0.02mg of estrogen. These oral contraceptives are effective in preventing pregnancy but some women find they have more spotting and breakthrough bleeding with them than with pills containing 0.035mg or 0.03mg. (the norm today) of estrogen. Breakthrough bleeding and spotting often disappear after a few months in a low dose birth control pill.

0.02mg of estrogen is sufficient for contraception but the side effects of the location and progress of bleeding are more common with this type of ultra low dose birth control pills with low dose pills containing 0.030mg or 0.035mg of estrogen. Women who prefer Alessa ((Aviano, Lessin, Luther, Sronyx) and Mircette say they reduce headaches, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness. These two brands also may be better for first timer pill users a “low estrogen start ‘to the introduction of synthetic hormones in their bodies.

You’ve probably heard of progestin-only pills or “mini pill”

These oral contraceptives are 90-95% effective in preventing pregnancy compared with 99% efficacy rate of combination pills. However, it does not cause the common side effects of estrogen pills such as nausea, breast tenderness and cramps. The risk of developing deep vein thrombosis and cardiovascular disease is lower with progestin-only pills. Nursing mothers can use progestin-only pills a few weeks after giving birth as progestin does not affect milk supply like estrogen does.

‘Mini pills’ must be taken every day at the same time without interruption. If you miss just one pill or take more than three hours past the regular schedule, it is necessary to use a backup method of birth control during 48 hours after taking the pill later. disadvantage of the “mini pill ‘- apart from irregular and breakthrough bleeding spots, you may increase the risk of ovarian cysts and ectopic pregnancies.

Last update

Low dose birth control pills can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or metabolic disorder. However, this risk disappears when you stop taking the low dose pill (according to a study by the Virginia Commonwealth University published in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism). PCOS is a condition that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels and appearance. “Despite the doubling of the risk associated with the pill, the absolute risk of a cardiovascular event in a woman taking the pill is low - women using the pill will not automatically have a heart attack,” said John Nestler, MD, professor and chairman of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the VCU School of Medicine. “However, our results raise the question of whether oral contraceptives are optimal for certain groups of women who are at risk or who are taking the pill for longer, such as women with PCOS.”

sandeep

Posted in category: Atrial Fibrillation Thrombosis | Tags: