Birth control that can make you lose weight

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BIRTH CONTROL THAT CAN MAKE YOU LOSE WEIGHT Birth controls that make you lose weight Contraceptive tablets are the most demanded and reliable contraception means, providing almost 100% of birth control. In clinical practice contraceptives have been used for over 50 years. Large number of birth control pills are represented at the pharmaceutical market today. What kind of birth control pills to choose with minimal side effects and maximum efficiency? Women, taking contraceptive tablets for birth control believe that hormonal contraceptives increase a risk of weight gain. However, specialists say that last generation of birth control pills contain a minimum amount of hormones and have a high degree of safety. Moreover, modern contraceptive tablets provide birth control, stabilize menstrual cycle, reduce bleeding during heavy menstruation and degree of pain. In addition, use of modern oral contraceptives prevents some diseases. For example, contraceptive tablets reduce the frequency of pelvic organs inflammation and reduce the risk of endometrium and ovarian tumors. In clinical practice hormonal contraceptives are also prescribed for the prevention and treatment of benign tumors of the breast. However, despite many advantages of modern contraceptives, it is not recommended to take birth control pills by yourself. When choosing oral contraceptive, individual features of female body are taken into account, including woman’s age, character of menstrual cycle and possible diseases of reproductive system of female body. Reaction of female body to contraceptive tablets is purely individual and the risk of side effects is also different. Therefore, contraceptive tablets without a risk for the body should be prescribed by a doctor, according to the results of diagnostic tests. The most prescribed modern contraceptive drugs are: Ortho Tri-Cyclen; Estrostep; Yaz; Previfem; Yasmin; Loestrin 24 Fe; Microgestin Fe. All modern hormonal contraceptives contain analogs of estrogen and progesterone, produced by the female body. Birth control is provided due to the fact that estrogen and progesterone slow down the process of ovum maturation. Herewith, progesterone stimulates the release of viscous mucus, which prevents the sperm penetration into the egg. Contraceptive tablets should be taken on a calendar type. Namely, starting from the first day of the menstrual cycle, a woman takes birth control tablets for 21 days. For the next 7 days the use of birth control pills is stopped. At this time, uterine mucosa abruption occurs and menstrual bleeding starts. After seven days, the use of birth control pills should be resumed. Use of hormonal pills is resumed even if menstrual bleeding has not been terminated. Thus, birth control pills should be taken regularly for birth control. Contraceptive tablets should be taken strictly under the scheme. If a woman skips the pill for more than one day, pregnancy may occur. However, the rest contraceptive tablets should be taken not to disturb the existing menstrual cycle. One of the contraceptives side effects is a change in body weight. Use of contraceptive tablets may provoke as reduction, so increase of body weight. All depends on individual features of the body.


However it is recommended to control the amount of consumed food and salt to keep body weight in the initial position when taking birth control pills. Salt retains fluid in the the body that can cause a feeling of weight gain. Unfortunately, there is no perfect contraceptive drug which can suit every women. However, the times when hormonal contraceptives caused a lot of side effects, including weight gain went away. Modern oral contraceptives have undergone major changes, now they contain a minimum amount of hormones. Therefore, a risk of weight gain is minimum. In addition, modern contraceptive tablets not only exclude the risk of weight gain but on the contrary help to reduce body weight in some cases. Birth control pills also restore the balance of female and male hormones in the body. Correct hormonal balance in the female body reduces the abundant hair growth on a woman’s body, caused by increased level of male hormones (androgens). It should be noted that contraceptives regulate the function of sebaceous glands, so the face is cleared of acne when using them regularly. If you have been prescribed birth control pills you can order their delivery on our online pharmacy. You do not need to fill out a medical questionnaire in order to buy birth control pills online. You can offset your costs for postal services when purchasing a big pack of birth control pills online without prescription. Weight gain is a common concern for many women who are looking to start hormonal forms of birth control. Stories from friends on birth control who’ve gained weight may be enough to deter some women from trying birth control, but it shouldn’t. Most studies oppose the theory that hormonal birth control causes weight gain. Still, some women do report gaining a few pounds in the weeks and months after they start taking the pill. This is often temporary and the result of water retention, not actual weight gain. If you find yourself in this category, here’s what you should know. Can Birth Control Cause Weight Gain? Decades ago, hormonal contraception used hormones at levels much higher than we use today. It’s true that high levels of estrogen can increase appetite and invite fluid or water retention. Changes in hormonal birth control and advances in combination forms of the pill have addressed this issue. Most, if not all, pills lack high enough estrogen levels to cause weight gain. Study after study has examined the relationship between today’s most popular forms of hormonal contraception and weight gain. The vast majority of these studies have found no reasonable evidence to support the claim. Any weight gain that may occur in the first weeks or months after beginning birth control is typically due to water retention. It isn’t actual fat gain. What Are Other Side Effects of Birth Control?


Shortly after you begin taking birth control, you may notice other side effects in addition to water retention. Common side effects of birth control include: Nausea If your dose of birth control is too high or you don’t take it with food, you may experience nausea soon after taking it. Talk with your doctor about ways you can reduce nausea. They might include taking the pill shortly after a meal or reducing the dosage of the medication. You may also consider taking the medication before bed to reduce nausea. Skin Changes Typically, birth control can effectively reduce acne breakouts. Still, some women may experience increased breakouts when they begin using birth control. This can be caused by the change in hormone levels. Headaches Increased estrogen can trigger headaches. If you have a history of migraines, adding estrogen to your system may increase the frequency of these migraines. Make sure your doctor knows about any headache history you may have before you begin taking birth control. If headaches begin occurring more frequently, ask your doctor what can be done to eliminate them. On average, for women on birth control pills, as many will lose weight as will gain weight,” says Vanessa Dalton, MD, MPH, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan Health System. Although some women gain weight while on the pill, it’s hard to say whether the pill is actually the culprit. “Women do tend to gain weight over time, and they may be blaming the pill when it’s really not the reason,” says Dalton. “They may be exercising less, or they’ve changed their diet in some way. Even if the pill does cause a few individuals to gain weight, we’re talking about a pound or two, not 15 or 20.” One exception is the birth control shot Depo-Provera. “Depo probably does cause people to gain a little weight. Exactly why is unclear,” Dalton says. The shot may increase fluid retention as well as appetite, she adds. So if you’re having weight issues, think about whether Depo should be your birth control of choice.

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