Andreas Moritz
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 Women on the new pills do not menstruate, unlike those on the original oral contraceptives, which include a week of placebo pills at the end of the cycle to bring on menstruation. Since the drug has only been tested for one year (I wonder why), there is no way of knowing what the long-term side effects will be. Considering the serious side effects that have resulted from the use of traditional oral contraceptives, the new drug will most likely cause the same harm as the old ones, if not more.
Women who menstruate shed the thick lining of the uterus that builds up during the cycle. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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 Side effects: Oral contraceptives are highly effective, no doubt, but they raise risk of breast and cervical cancers and of cervical dysplasia, the precancerous condition the doctor looks for when doing a Pap smear. This risk is especially high in young women who use the pill starting in adolescence and continue to do so for many years.
Oral contraceptives also increase risk of heart attack and blood clots. Low sex drive on the pill? It's caused by low testosterone, which, in turn, is caused by the synthetic hormones. |
Andreas Moritz
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| According to another study by Smith JS, Green J, "Cervical Cancer and Use of Hormonal Contraceptives: A Systematic Review," The Lancet, 2003 Apr 5, cervical cancer is closely linked to oral contraceptives. |
Hyla Cass
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| Side effects: Oral contraceptives are highly effective, no doubt, but they raise risk of breast and cervical cancers and of cervical dysplasia, the precancerous condition the doctor looks for when doing a Pap smear. This risk is especially high in young women who use the pill starting in adolescence and continue to do so for many years.
Oral contraceptives also increase risk of heart attack and blood clots. Low sex drive on the pill? It's caused by low testosterone, which, in turn, is caused by the synthetic hormones. |
Andreas Moritz
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| According to another study by Smith JS, Green J, "Cervical Cancer and Use of Hormonal Contraceptives: A Systematic Review," The Lancet, 2003 Apr 5, cervical cancer is closely linked to oral contraceptives. |
Mark Sircus
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 The use of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives has been shown to reduce the serum levels of magnesium (in users versus nonusers) by 16% (Goldsmith et al., 1966), 28% (DeJorge et al., 1967), and by 27% and 33% (Goldsmith, 1971). Evaluation of different contraceptives suggests that it is the estrogen moiety that is responsible for the decrease in serum magnesium (Goldsmith and Goldsmith, 1966; Goldsmith et al., 1970, Goldsmith and Johnston, 1976/1980) although there are conflicting findings. |
Bill Sardi
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 But beginning with the 40-month examination, Mary's polyps completely disappeared, an effect the lasted fori 6 months and coincided with the use of estrogenic contraceptives. Later Mary was switched to a different contraceptive and a small number of polyps appeared. This striking report suggests estrogen may exert control over polyp formation
Hormone replacement therapy has repeatedly been shown to inhibit colon cancer. [Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Prevention 5: 779-84, 1996; 7: 329-33, 1998; American Journal Medicine 106: 574-82, 1999] The same holds true for oral contraceptives. |
| Some research shows that women who use oral contraceptives may be at a higher risk for developing cervical dysplasia. One reason may be that oral contraceptives interfere with folic acid metabolism in the cells around the cervix, and folic acid may help prevent or reduce cervical dysplasia.
A study at the University of Alabama was the first to demonstrate the connection between folic acid deficiency and increased risk for papilloma viral infection of the cervix.
Researchers at the University of Alabama conducted a 24-month study involving folic acid and human papilloma virus infection. |
Andreas Moritz
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| Considering the serious side effects that have resulted from the use of traditional oral contraceptives, the new drug will most likely cause the same harm as the old ones, if not more.
Women who menstruate shed the thick lining of the uterus that builds up during the cycle. Although those on the new pill may not produce such a thick lining of the uterus, eventually, not discarding the thinner lining can lead to uterine diseases. In addition, menstruating women naturally remove excessive iron and protein from their blood, which greatly reduces their risk of cancer and heart disease. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 If you do choose to use birth control pills, remember that one of the advantages to barrier methods of contraception (diaphragm, FemCap, condoms) is the reduced incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially pelvic inflammatory disease. Oral contraceptives do not significantly protect against most STIs. Condoms are the best method of contraception that also offers a "safer sex" method. Diaphragms and caps do not provide for safer sex, but they may help stop sexually transmitted infections from ascending into the uterus and pelvic region. |
| Overall, women need to assess how they feel on oral hormonal contraceptives. Some women are moody, some are less so. Some women love the regularity of their periods and their reduced pain; others feel nauseous and bloated. Some love that their acne improves; others fret about breast cancer. Some women feel great and have low risks for most diseases; for them, the hormones can fit into a healthy life.
The pill is not a natural form of birth control, but for some women the benefits outweigh the downside. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 Symptoms of hypoglycemia (outbreaks of sweating, vertigo, ravenous hunger) and resorption difficulties involving vitamins, minerals and medications (such as contraceptives) have been observed, although rarely. Inadequate intake of fluids could lead to the danger of bolus formation. dosage
Mode of Administration: Powdered drug, granules and tablets for internal use.
Daily Dosage: Commercial pharmaceutical preparation with one dose of 5 g per tablet or granules, 3 times daily.
Storage: Keep Guar Gum sealed tightly. literature
Atta-Ur-Rahman Zaman K. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, describes the likely candidate for Candida overgrowth as someone whose medical history includes steroid hormone medications (cortisone or corticosteroids, often prescribed for skin conditions such as rashes, eczema, or psoriasis), prolonged or repeated use of antibiotics, medications for ulcers, or oral contraceptives. Certain illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, and AIDS, can also increase susceptibility to Candida overgrowth.
"All too often more than one influence is operating," says Dr. Chaitow. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Factors affecting theophylline clearances: age, tobacco, marijuana, cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, obesity, oral contraceptives, benzodiazepines, barbiturates and ethanol. In: J Pharm Sci; 68:1358-1366, 1979.
Kettenes-van den Bosch JJ & Salemink CA. Biological activity of the tetrahydrocannabinols. In: J Ethnopharmacol; 2:197-231, 1980.
Klein TW, Kawakami Y, Newton C et al. Marijuana components suppress induction and cytolytic function of murine cytotoxic T cells in vitro and in vivo. J Toxicol Environ Health; 32:465-477. 1991
Kluin-Neleman JC, Neleman FA, Meuwissen OJA et al. |
| A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study was conducted on 16 healthy, weight-stable, non-smoking subjects, aged 21-55 years, with body mass index (BMI) of 20-30 kg/m2, and not taking any medications other than oral contraceptives or hormone replacement .therapy. Subjects had no caffeine for 48 hours, no exercise for 24 hours, and no food for 12 hours before each visit. Area under the curve (AUC) for resting metabolic rate (RMR), respiratory quotient (RQ), blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature were measured. |
| Clinical Management: Caution is advised if licorice is used with contraceptives, as the combination may result in increased risk of fluid retention and elevated blood pressure. If the patient develops fluid retention or hypertension, discontinue licorice.
Corticosteroids: Concurrent use of licorice and corticoste-roids may result in increased risk of corticosteroid adverse effects. Clinical Management: Caution is advised if licorice is used concomitantly with a corticosteroid. A lower corticosteroid dose may be required to avoid adverse effects. |
| Contraceptive-Induced Folic Acid Deficiency
Using oral contraceptives may result in folic acid deficiency that may occasionally manifest as megaloblastic anemia and thrombocytopenia. Administration of folic acid can correct the folic acid deficiency and thereby promptly reverse any abnormalities associated with the deficiency (Lewis 1974; Luhby et al 1971). The FDA-approved minimum optimal dose of oral folic acid is 2 milligrams/day for oral contraceptive-induced folate deficiency.
Depression
Folic acid deficiency may cause psychiatric disturbances such as depression. |
Andreas Moritz
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| You are supposed to tell your doctor and pharmacist the prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antacids, antifungal medications such as itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); digoxin (Lanoxin), erythromycin, medications that suppress the immune system such as cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), oral contraceptives (birth control pills), other cholesterol-lowering medications such as cholestyramine (Questran), colestipol (Colestid), gemfibrozil (Lopid), and niacin (nicotinic acid), and vitamins. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Oral contraceptives, alcohol, caffeine, and immune suppressant medications (including corticosteroids) add to the problem. Put a high-sugar diet together with a course of antibiotics and you can pretty much guarantee you've got a serious Candida problem.
It's a particularly insidious problem to have. Only in some cases are the symptoms localized and obvious—a vaginal yeast infection, for example, or a case of thrush, which is an overgrowth in the mouth. Most of the time the symptoms are general and somewhat ambiguous. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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 Drugs that can interfere with folate include aspirin, anticancer drugs, antacids, and oral contraceptives. Older people tend to have higher homocysteine levels and are encouraged to meet or exceed the RDA for folate.
FOLATE IN FOOD
Leafy green vegetables are the best sources of folate. Legumes are also high in folate; please refer to Graph 1-6. Other sources include fruit and enriched grains.
Summary for Folate
Main function: synthesis of DNA and red blood cells.
RDA: adults, 400 meg; pregnant women, 600 meg.
Tolerable upper intake level: 1000 meg.
No toxicity reported from food. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| It has a side effect profile similar to the oral contraceptives, although recent concerns have been raised about higher blood levels of esrrogen in women on the patch than on the birth control pill. The newer estrogen patch is associated with about 60 percent higher blood levels of estrogen than the equivalent version in an oral pill. This increase in estrogen levels can expose women to a higher risk of clotting. Clearly, this issue needs to be discussed with your health-care practitioner.
STERILIZATION
Sterilization for men and women is still a widely used form of birth control. |
Bill Sardi
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| Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Prevention 5: 779-84, 1996; 7: 329-33, 1998; American Journal Medicine 106: 574-82, 1999] The same holds true for oral contraceptives. [Epidemiology 9: 295-300, 1998]
Postmenopausal women are likely to be reticent to resume hormone replacement therapy given the reports of increased risk for other types of cancer (breast, uterine), but mild plant estrogens may be an alternative. |
Andreas Moritz
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| Alcohol consumption and oral contraceptives tend to cause riboflavin deficiency. Ionic magnesium (see ionic minerals in Product Information at the end of the book) is also greatly beneficial. Since these nutrients need to be absorbed by the digestive tract, having a clogged colon can lead to deficiencies. Supplementing these nutrients while cleansing the intestinal tract can effectively reduce or eliminate the cause of migraines.
You may also be able to stop headaches by stimulating your body's natural painkilling ability. |
Dr. Steve Blake
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| Some examples of these drugs are aspirin, oral contraceptives, and barbiturates. For example, two aspirin tablets taken every six hours for a week have been reported to lower the amount of vitamin C in white blood cells by half.
Vitamin C has been used under medical supervision to treat cancer with variable success. High intravenous doses have sometimes resulted in lessening of pain and extended life. This treatment is very controversial.
Vitamin C is needed to catalyze enzymatic reactions that activate hormones such as oxytocin. |
| It is easily eliminated in the urine. Oral contraceptives may increase the need for pantothenic acid. Supplements are usually in the form of pantothenol, a stable form of the vitamin. Supplements are also made from calcium and sodium D-pantothenate. The panthene form of pantothenic acid is a cholesterol-lowering drug used only under expert supervision.
Vitamin B6—Pyridoxine, the Protein Burner
Vitamin B6 was discovered in the 1930s. Vitamin B6 occurs in several forms, all of which can be converted to the most active coenzyme form, Pyridoxal Phosphate (PLP). |
Bill Sardi
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| One reason may be that oral contraceptives interfere with folic acid metabolism in the cells around the cervix, and folic acid may help prevent or reduce cervical dysplasia.
A study at the University of Alabama was the first to demonstrate the connection between folic acid deficiency and increased risk for papilloma viral infection of the cervix.
Researchers at the University of Alabama conducted a 24-month study involving folic acid and human papilloma virus infection. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
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 John's Wort metabolizes oral contraceptives more quickly, clearing them from the body faster and decreasing the effectiveness of the contraceptive.9 As you can see, while St. John's Wort can be beneficial it can also be harmful.
Ginseng is a popular herb said to increases a sense of well-being and has been used to regulate blood glucose and enhance physical and mental awareness. Usually well-tolerated, prolonged or excessive use can cause headaches, nosebleeds, insomnia and gastrointestinal problems. |
Marshall Editions
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 Hormone suppression: Oral contraceptives can be used to decrease the androgens (male hormones) that are usually elevated in those with PCOS. Spironolactone is an androgen receptor antagonist that can be added to the oral contraceptive pill. Steroids (glucocorticoids) can also be used to suppress male hormones. Flutamide is another jsuch drug, which can be used in the same manner.
To increase fertility: Metformin, an oral anti-diabetic agent, can be used to promote fertility. Clomifene also be used. |
Jack Challem
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 It also contains many beneficial antioxidants, which may decrease pain and improve mood; however, the herb may diminish the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Eating Habits
To temper your feelings of anger, follow my dietary recommendations in chapter 5 and emphasize high-quality proteins, such as chicken, turkey, and fish, as well as abundant high-fiber vegetables. The protein provides amino acids that are needed to make neurotransmitters, and both the protein and the vegetable fiber help to stabilize blood sugar levels. Stable blood sugar levels will reduce the risk of mood swings. |
| It will also improve liver function so that medications (including oral contraceptives and chemotherapeutic agents) break down faster and may be less effective.
Note: Work with your physician if you want to transition from an antidepressant drug to St. John's wort. Do not combine St. John's wort with any antidepressant drugs except under the guidance of your doctor.
Ginkgo
Principal use: For memory, mental function, and premenstrual symptoms. |
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