I cannot help but wonder how many women might fall prey to a similar type of mindset when it comes to birth control. Perhaps she starts to experience symptoms that replicate gum disease (orlupus, orhypothyroidism, ordepression, orCrohn’s disease…). At first, the symptoms may not seem so...
Rachael Polis, a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist for Crozer-Keystone Health System, said that she screens all her patients for depression before prescribing birth control. It's part of "sorting out what is safe for a patient to take," she said. When a patient has preexisting mental hea...
Some side effects, such as migraines or depression, can happen almost instantaneously. (Even so, doctors frequently miss the connection.) However, it usually takes some time for the symptoms to precipitate. This latency can hinder even the most astute physician from considering hormonal contraceptives...
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Even with all this negativity, Saturn is also in control of cultural achievement. CEOs and government officials often have a strong Saturn influence. Rigid cultural systems of behavior are very Saturnine in their development. Those people who are described as having a Saturnine disposition are usuall...
While the results suggest women can influence their risk of preterm birth by addressing their weight, diet, and stress before and during early pregnancy, they should also be aware of other factors under their control, such as avoiding alcohol and smoking, the authors said. ...
Doctors frequently dismiss depression as a minor side effect of birth control – an inconvenience easily treated. All you need is another prescription.
For more information about the history of hormonal birth control: #1 37 customer reviews Books In the Name of The Pill* by Mike Gaskins The FDA approved The Pill despite it not being proven safe. Today, it has been linked to everything from blood clots and cancer to lupus and Crohn’s ...
I used a few types of birth control pills over a period of several years and suffered from depression during the duration. I was never informed of the link between hormonal contraceptives and depression, so I didn’t make the connection until later, when I discontinued their use. – Brook ...
How many young women even know that The Pill has been linked to cancer, depression, and autoimmune disease? The answer is “not enough.” The History of Birth Control Risks If you’ve read any of myprevious articles, you may know I’m slightly obsessed with the Nelson Pill Hearings. Held...