Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Use of oral contraceptive can impair muscle gains in young women. [21] The metabolic impact of oral contraceptives are significant and contraceptive pills can increase the risk of heart attacks. Many preclinical and clinical studies reveal that changes in lipoprotein metabolism are a major contributing factor to atherosclerosis. [22]
The effect of combined hormonal contraceptives on mood is unclear at this point. There have been some large cohort studies suggesting there may be an association with mood-related side-effects. Patient-perceived changes in mood remain one of the most common reasons for hormonal contraceptive discontinuation.
When the first birth control pill was being developed, the researchers were aware that they could use the contraceptive to space menstrual periods up to 90 days apart, but they settled on a 28-day cycle that would mimic a natural menstrual cycle and produce monthly periods. The intention behind this decision was the hope of the inventor, John ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated studies evaluating the health of more than 800,000 women taking combined oral contraceptive pills and found that the risk of VTE was 93% higher for women who had been taking drospirenone combined oral contraceptive pills for 3 months or less and 290% higher for women taking drospirenone ...
A few studies have attested that some hormones as prolactin and progesterone could be responsible for Menstrual-Related Hypersomnia. [33] Therefore, different contraceptive pills could improve the symptoms. [33] The sleep architecture changes. [33] There is a decrease of slow-wave sleep and an increase of slow-Theta-wave activity. [33]
[48] [51] [49] About 5 to 10% of women experience negative mood changes with combined birth control pills, and about 5% of women discontinue birth control pills due to such changes. [ 52 ] [ 48 ] A study of about 4,000 women found that progestogen-only birth control with depot medroxyprogesterone acetate had an incidence of depression of 1.5% ...
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
They can come in formulations such as pills, vaginal rings, and transdermal patches. [15] Most people who use combined hormonal contraception experience breakthrough bleeding within the first 3 months. [15] Other common side effects include headaches, breast tenderness, and changes in mood. [16]