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Are Occasional Breaks From the Pill Necessary?
Almost every woman I know has been on the pill at some point in her life, and many of us started when we were under 20 years old. It has many health benefits, such as preventing unwanted pregnancies, decreasing the risk of ovarian cancer, and alleviating PMS symptoms. The one big negative about the pill is that statistics show being on it for longer than 10 years puts you at a higher risk for breast cancer.
Some Doctors Object to the Pill on Moral Grounds
In the very first episode of Mad Men, Peggy Olson goes to the gynecologist seeking a prescription for the pill. Watching the scene, I cringed as the doctor grills Peggy about why she would want the contraceptive pills if she were not married. He says: "As a doctor we'd like to think that putting a woman in this situation isn't going to turn her into some sort of strumpet."
Birth control options for women
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- Introduction
- Oral Contraception
- Implant Contraception
- Injected Contraception
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)...
- Spermicidal and Barrier Con...
- Natural Family Planning Met...
- Emergency Contraception
- Female Sterilization
- Resources
- References
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Myths About the Pill: First Five
Just about every woman I know is on, or has been on, the pill. And even if it's not your preferred method of birth control, we can all agree on two things: it prevents us from getting pregnant, and it can regulate our periods. I'm sure you've heard other "facts" about the pill too, but not all of them are true.
Menstrual disorders
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- Introduction
- Menstrual Disorders
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
Endometriosis
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Conservative Surgery
- Hysterectomy
- Resources
- References
Are Occasional Breaks From the Pill a Good Idea?
Since the pill has such a long list of benefits, it's no wonder so many of us have been on it for as long as we have. But with that said, I'm sure you've wondered if you should take a break to give your body a chance to be pill-free for a while. While it's popular to think that a break from the pill is beneficial for your body, it's actually not necessary.
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