MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'birth control pill'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:23:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361253&cid=t_166767_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbreast-cancer-and-oral-contraception%2F I was diagnosed with breast cancer just eight months after I married and moved to Michigan. My husband and I agreed that raising my two boys from a previous marriage was fulfilling enough and we didn’t need — or want — to have any more children. My decision to take the birth control pill was discussed with my doctor, and of course any concerns I had about it causing breast cancer were taken into consideration. Only 20 months before my diagnosis, I had a mammogram and follow-up ultrasound that showed no signs of a tumor. You can imagine how distraught I was at being diagnosed with breast cancer but even more perplexed at how a tumor of over 2 centimeters had developed so rapidly in my right breast. My new doctor and I had no reason to suspect that the birth control pill and its increa... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361253 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:53:21 +0100 4361253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4023033&cid=t_166767_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FbHoojoc7mTc%2F Read this recent Scientific American article showing clearly how the brain can change based on our daily experiences and actions: … a new study in the journal Brain Research demonstrates that […] birth control pills have structural effects on regions of the brain that govern higher-order cognitive activities … Whereas the subtle structural effects of naturally-occurring steroid hormones and sex differences in the brain have been extensively studied, few studies have examined the role of synthetic hormones on changes in the human brain.  What happens, then, when the female brain gets a significant and artificial dose of steroid hormone, either progesterone, estrogen or both? […] It appears that the brain, that sensitive organ replete with steroid receptors, reacts to its hormonal m... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4023033 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:59:16 +0100 4023033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617799&cid=t_166767_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F10-things-you-should-know-about-your-vagina-little-known-gynecological-facts%2F photo: Thinkstock We women think we know everything about “down there” – who has more experience in that area than us, right? But even we were surprised by some of the expert tips from WebMD – here are 10 things you should definitely know about your vagina: 1. The Pill can decrease your sex drive. Sad, but true. If you notice a decrease in sexual desire after a switch to the Pill, try switching brands, or even birth control methods. 2. To avoid side effects of birth control pills, insert the pills vaginally. In a study, women who inserted the pill vaginally had fewer headaches, cases of upset stomach, cases of breast tenderness and other side effects. It’s also good to know if you’re nauseous and worried you won’t be able to keep the pill down. 3. If you&#... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617799 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:41:44 +0100 3617799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3563962&cid=t_166767_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-evolution-of-the-pill-and-its-effect-on-sex%2F2010.05.13 What role has the birth control pill played in human sexuality? Dr. Jon LaPook looks at the evolution of sex as the pill turns 50 and discusses the effect of the pill on female sexuality with sex therapist and educator Miriam Baker. Watch CBS News Videos Online Does The Pill Lower Sex Drive? The pill that ushered in the sexual revolution may have also thrown cold water on women’s libido. Fifty years ago, on May 9th, 1960, the FDA announced the approval of oral contraception. The birth control pill has allowed women to control their reproductive cycle, delay childbearing, and develop careers. But it also may have the potential to disrupt sexuality by blocking normal hormonal surges that occur in a woman’s cycle. Here’s how. (more…) (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3563962 Thu, 13 May 2010 20:00:03 +0100 3563962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556052&cid=t_166767_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbirth-control-scare-do-women-really-have-the-power%2F photo: Thinkstock With the 50th birthday of The Pill last weekend, stories about birth control are everywhere we look. Women have never been so empowered about having control over their own bodies. But, of course, many people don’t believe that a woman should be in control of her own body. Anya Alvarez, a college senior, posted on Facebook about a recent terrifying experience she had. She was having sex with a guy when she realized that not only had he taken off the condom, but he had also removed her Nuva Ring. She confronted him, bolted, and later sent him an email explaining how blatantly disrespectful his actions were. The guy replied with an apology, and a shocking confession – it was something he had done many times before. Alvarez hasn’t been able to find a lawyer who&... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556052 Wed, 12 May 2010 13:52:21 +0100 3556052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1184657&cid=t_166767_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fnutritional-deficiencies-and-birth.html This article sheds light on some of the lesser known effects and it is worth the read. I hope that this will help you as you make educated decisions about types of birth control that you choose in your relationships. (Source: Dr. Steve Clouthier) Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1184657 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:45:00 +0100 1184657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644683&cid=t_166767_112_f&fid=34614&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fbrazil-to-subsidize-pill.html Interesting news from Brazil:(SAO PAULO) — President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced a new program Monday to sharply decrease unwanted pregnancies in Latin America's largest nation by subsidizing birth control pills.Less than a month after Pope Benedict XVI criticized government-backed birth control measures during a visit to Brazil, Silva said the plan will give poor Brazilians "the same right that the wealthy have to plan the number of children they want." Brazil already hands out free condoms and birth control pills at government-run pharmacies across Latin America's largest nation. But many poor people in the nation of 190 million don't go to those pharmacies, so the government decided to offer the pills at significantly reduced prices at 3,500 private drug stores, said Health Mi... The Well-Timed Period blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644683 Tue, 29 May 2007 15:40:00 +0100 644683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637738&cid=t_166767_112_f&fid=34614&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Flybrel-approved.html The FDA approves Lybrel, the first Pill brand packaged for continuous use, and the MSM misinforms you like there's no tomorrow.A representative headline/opening paragraph sampling: AP FDA approves period suppression pillWASHINGTON - The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely won federal approval Tuesday. Called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and Drug Administration approval for continuous use. When taken daily, the pill can halt women's menstrual periods indefinitely and prevent pregnancies.Reuters Wyeth contraceptive that stops periods win U.S. OKWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A birth-control pill that may eliminate a woman's monthly menstrual period won U.S. approval on Tuesday, health officials said.Lybrel, made by drugmaker Wyeth,... The Well-Timed Period blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637738 Wed, 23 May 2007 15:32:00 +0100 637738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623201&cid=t_166767_112_f&fid=34614&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Ffda-set-to-approve-lybrel.html Good news about Lybrel:TRENTON, N.J. - Women looking for a simple way to avoid their menstrual period could soon have access the first birth control pill designed to let women suppress monthly bleeding indefinitely.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expect to announce approval Tuesday for Lybrel, a drug from Wyeth which would be the first pill to be taken continuously.Lybrel, a name meant to evoke "liberty," would be the fourth new oral contraceptive that doesn't follow the standard schedule of 21 daily active pills, followed by seven sugar pills — a design meant to mimic a woman's monthly cycle. Among the others, Yaz and Loestrin 24 shorten monthly periods to three days or less and Seasonique, an updated version of Seasonale, reduces them to four times a year.Gynecologists say the... The Well-Timed Period blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623201 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:24:00 +0100 623201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=574853&cid=t_166767_112_f&fid=34614&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fchinese-women-are-doing-it-once-month.html ConclusionsLack of good quality data prevents confident assessment of the safety and efficacy of once-a-month pills. Short-term safety information indicates a high incidence of bothersome side effects and hypertension. The high monthly estrogen and progestogen doses raise questions about the safety of the once-a-month pills. (Source: The Well-Timed Period) The Well-Timed Period blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=574853 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:43:00 +0100 574853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460947&cid=t_166767_112_f&fid=34614&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fovarain-cancer-and-low-dose-pill.html Researchers looking at the risk of ovarian cancer in Pill users find an 81 percent risk reduction for women taking low-dose Pill brands (low levels of both estrogen and progestin):NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Oral contraceptives with low levels of estrogen and progestin reduce the risk of ovarian cancer even more than older versions of the "Pill," according to investigators at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu.The benefits of oral contraceptive pills in protecting against ovarian cancer have long been recognized, Dr. Galina Lurie and her colleagues note in their report in the medical journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. However, over the last 30 years the doses of hormones in the pills have been decreased, to reduce side effects.To see how this might have affected ovarian cancer risk, Lurie'... The Well-Timed Period blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460947 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:28:00 +0100 460947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460965&cid=t_166767_112_f&fid=34614&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fyaz-three-indications-in-one.html BERLIN - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use of Bayer Schering Pharma AG's drug YAZ to allow it to be used to treat moderate acne in women who also want to use an oral contraceptive for birth control, the company said Monday.With the approval, YAZ becomes the first oral contraceptive approved by the FDA for three distinct uses, Bayer said in a statement. In addition to being approved for birth control use and now for acne control, it is also approved to treat the emotional and physical symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder.(text links mine) (Source: The Well-Timed Period) The Well-Timed Period blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460965 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:11:00 +0100 460965