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have you looked up what the possible side-effects of your particular brand of birth control?   That should let you know pretty definitivly if it is possibly the cause
both birth control and diet pills together it would be best to call your OB and confirm. Warm Regards..., which has been known to cause birth defects when taken in high doses before conception or during pregnancy, beta...
ANOTHER reason not to use birth control pills by Marie L. Patient Expert I've heard from Ali and others about the weird things birth control pills seem to do to people... Indichova (author of Inconceivable) is also conducting a study on birth control pills and their effect...
Connection Between Birth Control Pills and Hair Loss? by Methods of Healing Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine have conclusively shown that some birth control pills can lead to hair loss. It is not pills themselves that cause... Such has been the impact of the birth control pill on modern consciousness it is often referred...
if you have PCOS (which can cause irregular cycles that annovulatory) then that might be an explination.    Cycles in those with PCOS can sometimes run for months before medication is needed to begin...
Using Estro-Sense In Combination With The Birth Control Pill To Clear Acne by Fran K. Patient Expert I’ve already blogged a bit in the past about using the birth control pill to clear acne... can be used in conjunction with the birth control pill to help break down the estrogen in your body. This means a reduction...
Birth Control Pill Not Good for Lean Muscle Mass by Dana Solof Patient Expert Watch CBS Videos Online Birth control pills have always been a subject of much debate for female... hormones. (!) Popping a pill is a much easier solution than trying to look into the root cause...
Anybody experience anxiety/depression relief after quitting the birth control pill? by David M. Patient Expert Hey guys..i am 25 years old and I have been taking the birth control pills since i was 12 years old for pre menstrual relief. I am seriously quitting taking the pill or use any hormonal birth...
Questions and Answers – Ongoing safety review of birth control pills containing drospirenone and a possible increased risk by FDA pills containing drospirenone compared to the risk associated with the use of birth control pills.... What is drospirenone? A. Most birth control pills (combination oral contraceptives) combine a synthetic version...

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Birth control pills... Which will not cause so many yeast infections?
I have heard that birth control pills can cause yeast infections. I have been having yeast infection after yeast infection since I started taking ortho tri-cyclen lo (1 1/2 years ago). I was wondering, are there certain brands that I could look into that will cause less yeast infections? Thankscrap

Is it normal to have heavy breakthrough bleeding after missing any amount of sleep while using birth control pills?
I have been on three different birth control pills over the last five years. I noticed that independent of which prescription I am on, missing any amount of sleep causes heavy breakthrough bleeding... and have been on the same pill now for over a year and a half. Should I worry? Does this mean my birth control isn't working...crap

I missed my pill the other day, started my period on wednesday, but i still have pills left for a week & half! doctor changed perscription. Is that the cause?
I missed one of my birth control pills the begining of the week. I started my period on wednesday, with a week & half worth of pills left, plus the "fake pills" My doctor changed my perscription too. Could this be the cause of it? m.m.fcrap

what causes this primary amenorehea
m a 27 year old woman who have never seen a peroid only when taken pill like birth control and menopause piils. there is little hair an the pubic aera and no discharge over weight can you tell me what causes this primary amenorehea nikeycrap

Does birth control cause spider veins, specifically ortho try cyclen lo?
I realize that every time I take my birth control pills I have pain in my legs... is this common with all forms of birth control?   It would be great if somebody can let me know... lo.  I have been on this pill for over 3 years now and wanted to try taking the Depo shot...crap

On birth control pill, spotting mid-cycle and light cramping.
I am 29 years old and have been on the birth control pill for 15 years.  I have not ever missed any pills and for the past few months have been in a good routine with taking them at the exact same time..., but what could be causing this spotting and cramping? gihnp...crap

Test Mixup/First I was positive/ Now they say negative...
Dearest Dr. Lee, I thank you so much for answering my "birth control pill and HIV test" question you made it easier for me to receive my new test results. (This brings me to another question)My old test results... trust her. My real question is what could cause this false-positive EIA and what else should I be tested...crap

stopped taking birth control pills
I stopped taking birth control pills 4 months ago and since then I started having night sweat and lightheadedness... headaches at the back of my head..Should I just go back on pills to stop all these symptom? MiaUKcrap

i've been missing my period for almost two months now.
i was on birth control pills for about two months but i stopped taking them because i was getting my period every two weeks. now its been almost two months since i haven't had my period. i took a pregnancy... i might be pregnant but my mom says that it could be that i stopped taking the pills and now iam...crap

abdominal cramps can be a sign of pregnancy?
I was taking birth control pills and regularly,between 19-21 of each month i am having my period... every 2-4 days.november 14 i finished the last pill for 'd month.made love during 14,15 and 16th of the month;&november 17 i had my period and started the pills again on my 4th day(november 20)&my period...crap