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    The first thing that comes to mind when we think “birth control” is pregnancy prevention, when in reality birth control has many uses. Yes, it allows women to take more control over their reproductive health as well as stopping unwanted pregnancies, however it has other purposes. Some of the aids that birth control offers are reducing acne, relieving cramps during menstruation, helping with irregular or heavy menstrual periods, endometriosis (which is when tissue that normally lines the uterus grows

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    cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver tumors or disease, increased clotting or stroke risk, or if pregnant. Smoking increases the risk of serious heart side effects when using a combined estrogen and progestin birth control, including the ring or the patch. Combination estrogen and progestin birth control should not be used in women over 35 years of age who smoke due to an increased risk of rare but serious side effects, such as heart attack, blood clots, and stroke. Women of any age should avoid

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    Contraceptives or birth control are methods that prevent unplanned pregnancies but are also used promote family planning, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and treat cosmetic and gynecological conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent, about 45% of all pregnancies in 2011 were unplanned in the United States, which was a 51% decline since 2008.1 Of those about 50% resulted without birth control use and the other half reported using a method of

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    control pills are the most popular form of contraceptive in the United States. The pill is a medication that women can take daily to prevent pregnancy. They are made up of hormones; some are made up of two hormones, estrogen and progestin, while others only contain progestin. The hormones prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs, and make the woman’s cervical mucus thicker, making it more difficult for the sperm to reach the eggs. According to Planned Parenthood, less than 1 in 100 women will get pregnant

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    Four out of five people experienced women are using the pill. Birth Control is made of estrogens and progesterone that prevents implantation of a fertilized ovum. In other words, it stops a female body to become pregnant. If I were to describe it based on biology the two hormones involved is FSH and LH, which are involved in the normal menstrual cycle, once the cycle ends it then re-starting the cycle after menstrual bleeding and then triggers ovulation at the midpoint of the cycle. When taking birth

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    Combination oral contraceptive: synthetic estrogens and progestins, such as norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol (Ortho Tri-Cyclen). Subdermal implant (Implanon): etonogestrel (a synthetic progestin). ENG [13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-11-methylene-18,19-dinor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one. Normal menstrual cycle: lasts about 28 days. Is controlled by the cyclic release of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland. When the FSH level spikes, theca cells produce testosterone, which diffuses into

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    Birth Control Essay

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    including hormonal method, barrier method, intrauterine device, natural method and emergency contraception. For hormonal birth control method is split into two types. The first one is combined contraceptive pills that contain two hormone (estrogen and progestin ) to prevent the pregnancy happening. As the function for combined contraceptive pills is to stop the ovum release and make the mucous of cervix become thick so it can stop the movement of sperm cells. The advantages for

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    Essay on Menopause and Natural Progesterone

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    Menopause and Natural Progesterone Are you currently faced with the onset of menopause? Do you wish there was more information available on how to stay healthy during this dramatic changing phase in your life? Congratulations! You have found the answer source for your hesitant questions regarding menopause. You are probably not alone in your quest; the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG) believes that over one-third of the women in the United States are over the age of 50

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    The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Essay

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    Birth Control.) The only downside about this type of birth control is that you have to remember to take it the everyday at the same time or else they are rendered useless. Like the combination pills, there is another type of progestin-only birth control. The progestin-only implant is a rod no bigger than a match stick that is highly effective for up to three years. The rod is inserted under the skin in the arm by a healthcare professional. Although it’s very effective, the cost usually turns

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    then stay inside the woman’s arm for up to 3 years all the while preventing pregnancy. Unlike many other hormonal contraceptives, the implant only contains one hormone, progestin. When released from the metal rod in the woman’s arm, the progestin prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation from occurring. In addition, the progestin also thickens the woman’s cervical mucus so that it can block the sperm from getting into the uterus. The implant is one of the most effective birth control options

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