On at least three separate occasions, I can remember having the privilege of breaking the news of a young woman’s pregnancy from my side of the dentist’s chair. I use the word “privilege” with my tongue planted firmly in my cheek, however. After all, the diagnosis was only determined because of the patient’s tender, red, swollen gums. Ouch!

Talk about taking the good news with the bad . . .

Known as pregnancy gingivitis, this unpleasant condition is often assumed to be one of the natural consequences of the hormonal changes often found in pregnant women. The hormones involved, estrogen and progesterone, are secreted in progressively greater concentrations throughout most of pregnancy. While this reaction is necessary for preparing a woman’s body for the journey ahead, the resulting flood of hormones results in a variety of effects.

Hormones tell the kidneys to retain water in order to build blood volume to have enough to nourish the placenta. Thus a pregnant woman has 40% more fluid in her body. As a result, this increases the amount of fluid in all the cells in the body, including the gum tissues, which causes them to become “puffy.” Between the time of conception and the seventh month of pregnancy, hormones will triple in quantity, and then remain at that heightened level until delivery.

Meanwhile, as if she doesn’t have enough to contend with, the pregnant patient with hormones out of whack is swollen and tender and sometimes cannot do an effective job with her oral hygiene.

I am pleased to tell you that with above standard oral hygiene, this condition can be almost entirely avoided. Remember, it is the bacteria, not the hormones, which cause the gingivitis. Despite the fact that the statistics reveal 50-75% of all pregnant women develop pregnancy gingivitis, that doesn’t have to mean you. If you are reading this book after the fact, you can be assured that this condition is reversible with proper home care, techniques, tools, and medicines.

Dr. Thomas Rams, professor and chairman of the Department of Periodontology at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, says, “There are hormonal shifts in pregnancy that reduce the gingival tissue resistance to infection, and there is also an increased risk that the hormones circulating will help promote the growth of certain bacteria and plaque, which causes inflammation.”

Rams also says, “In periodontitis, bacterial plaque infection not only causes inflammation of gingival tissues like gingivitis, but also progressively destroys connective tissue fibers and surrounding bone anchoring teeth to the jaws, resulting in the loss of teeth.”

Knowing how to minimize the bacterial biofilm in your mouth, and especially along the gum line, is the key factor in preventing pregnancy gingivitis and the escalating symptoms that often continue during pregnancy. However, a woman needs to be taught before she gets pregnant how to eliminate bacteria on a daily basis.

Because gums can be painful, puffy, and bleeding during pregnancy, the tendency is to avoid touching them. However, it is imperative that you practice good oral hygiene during pregnancy to avoid both tooth decay and gum infections. Pregnancy, with its three-fold increase in hormones, may exaggerate the body’s normal response to dental plaque.

It need not increase your risk of getting gum disease . . .

Although relatively rare, the body’s response to inflammation may produce another offset of the “joy” of childbirth: a pregnancy “tumor” (also called pyogenic granuloma). This “tumor” may develop on the gums in response to the irritating bacteria that collects there. Rest assured, however, that these growths of extra tissue are usually painless, and totally benign. However, if they get large these “pregnancy tumors” can become annoying and should be treated. Meticulous oral hygiene is the answer to avoiding the inflammation associated with these growths, and it is comforting to know that they usually subside after childbirth.

Fascinating Factoid: “Occasionally chewing sugarless gum is helpful to increase the amount of saliva in your mouth, without contributing to the risk of gingivitis. It may also be helpful in averting the nausea so common in the first three months of pregnancy.”

Brushing, flossing, and irrigating daily (all done gently but deliberately) are important in preventing gingivitis, during pregnancy and anytime in your life. In addition, it is important to pay attention to eating more healthfully for yourself and your baby, by substituting fruits, cheese, nuts, and vegetables for those sugary foods you might have enjoyed before becoming pregnant. If your gums are tender and brushing is painful, try ice, or several helpful over the counter products that will soothe painful gums. These include:

*Gly-oxide

*Peroxyl mouth rinse

*Amosan oral rinse

*Anbesol liquid

*Orajel Mouth-Aid

(Please be sure to ask your doctor if she has objections to any of these products.)

Shiela Wolf, RDH “Mama Gums”
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Pregnancy brings in joy with the ever-increasing waistline, pains and aches. The body undergoes a tremendous change due to shifting of hormones. The skin changes, there are stretch marks and dark patches on the facial skin. Weight gain results in sleeping troubles, poor digestion, frequent urination, constipation etc. These are just a few symptoms of pregnancy. Since these changes take place gradually, one starts adjusting to them in anticipation of the joy it will bring after nine months. It is very important to maintain the pregnancy health and go through the process with a relaxed and happy state of mind.

Maintaining Pregnancy Health

With the onset of early signs of pregnancy, prepare yourself for the new changes in your life. Stay happy and comfortable. Consult your doctor for any problems and adjust your lifestyle to surmount the initial irritating body changes with more rest and relaxation. Follow a few tips for better pregnancy health.

Tender breasts: Wear a soft, comfortable maternity or nursing bra with extra support. Apply heavy moisturizing cream to cracked nipples after washing with water only.

Dizziness: Expanding uterus puts pressure on blood vessels, plus the nausea and vomiting can make one feel dizzy or light headed. To overcome this problem, maintain pregnancy health with frequent but small meals. Avoid standing or sitting in one position for long, lay down on your left side to relax, stand up slowly and do not let your body get over heated.

Hemorrhoids: They too are caused due to increasing pressure on the rectal veins and constipation. To prevent hemorrhoids drink lots of fluids, take fiber rich food and do not strain the bowel while evacuating.

Leg cramps: As the body weight increases and change in metabolization takes place, the pressure on legs and feet increases. Eat low-fat calcium rich food, go for short walks, stretch and flex leg and foot muscles, use heating pads to ease the leg cramps.

Swelling: A significant weight gain during pregnancy can result in swelling and puffiness. It could be a sign of high blood pressure or toxemia, consult the doctor immediately. To avoid swelling and to maintain a good pregnancy health, avoid salty foods and caffeine. Rest with your feet elevated and drink at least eight glasses of water to keep your body hydrated.

Teeth and gum problems: Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth regularly; avoid eating sweets and take high calcium diet. Oral bacteria due to gum disease can harm the fetus and result in either low-birth weight baby or premature delivery.

Similarly take all natural preventive measures to combat the various other changes in the body due to the pregnancy. Feel free to call your doctor in an event of vaginal discharge, bleeding, fever or chills, pain in abdomen or any abnormal discomfort. Good pregnancy health results in a happier you and healthier baby.

Saurabh Jain
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Celebrex: Basic Facts

Celebrex is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) meant for the complete treatment of arthritis, pain, menstrual cramps, and colonic polyps. Celebrex prevents the formation of the enzymes that makes prostaglandins, the primary chemical, resulting inflammation of arthritis that causes the pain, fever, swelling and tenderness. Celebrex is used to treat pain or inflammation caused arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and menstrual pain. Celebrex also reduces the number of colorectal polyps in patients who suffer from the familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited tendency to develop large numbers of colorectal polyps leading acute cancer.

Celebrex: Drug Structure

Each 100 mg Celebrex capsule, with blue ink band on body contains 100 mg of celecoxib and nonmedicinal ingredients it includes are croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone and sodium lauryl sulfate.

Each 200 mg Celebrex capsule with gold ink band on cap contains 200 mg of celecoxib and nonmedicinal ingredients it includes are croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone and sodium lauryl sulfate, ferric oxide, gelatin and titanium dioxide.

Celebrex: Doses

•    A patient may take 200 mg as a single dose or as 100 mg twice daily for Osteoarthritis
•    A patient may take 200 mg as a single dose or as 100 mg twice daily for Rheumatoid arthritis
•    A patient may take 100 mg twice daily or 200 mg twice daily as directed by your doctor for Rheumatoid arthritis.

Celebrex: Side Effects

Celebrex may cause heart or circulation problems including heart attack or stroke. It also impacts adversely on the stomach or intestines resulting excessive bleeding or perforation. Gastrointestinal effects can also occur due to consumption of this medicine and persons who are facing gastric problems from long time have greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.

Celebrex: Not for Everyone

A person who is allergic to celecoxib or having past histories of allergic reaction to aspirin, sulfa drugs, or other NSAIDs must not consume Celebrex in any manner. An expert medical practitioner analyzes various credentials before giving prescriptions of Celebrex to his patients. This analysis includes:
•    a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding
•    liver or kidney disease
•    history checks of previous cardiac  attacks, stroke, or blood clot
•    heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure previously
•    epilepsy or asthma
•    bleeding or blood clotting disorder

Celebrex is also not recommended for the mothers who are breastfeeding their infants or those who are expecting new born babies. This medicine is also not for those females who are in third trimester of their pregnancy. Apart from this drug is strictly prohibited for the people who are facing bleeding in brain or fighting with active stomach or intestinal ulcer.

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Paracetemol is the common mispelling of Paracetamol. Paracetamol is the most popular anti-inflammatory drug on the web. In this article from now on we will use the commonly used misspelling.

Paracetemol is an NSAID. NSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics (NSAIAs). The most prominent member of this group of drugs is Ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin). I will not give more information on the chemistry of this painkiller as it would be complex and unlikely to mean anything to our web audience.

Paracetemol is thought to be safe for short term use for pain and fever during pregnancy. The only thing to think about is if you\’re taking tablets and cold remedies, you could end up taking an awful lot.

Parecetemol is sused in preganancy. On the web one user reported; “I suffered dreadful headaches in the first trimester and didn’t want to take anything in case it harmed the fetus. I kept putting it off and stuck headache for 3 days before giving in. I later found out that I could have been using this drug. (Do always check with your doctor/medical advisor though before doing this yourself.)

However, do avoid anti-inflammatorys such as Ibruprofen in pregnancy. Paracetemol is usually safe. Paracetemol is particularly deadly for cats as it also causes liver failure. If someone has given your cat one of these tablets seek veterinary advice promptly.

Paracetemol is toxic at very low levels (if you take eight tablets in a 24hr period) and if you react badly to caffeine, don\’t take Anadin. Unsurprisingly some people are becoming addicted to branded painkillers, which cause a “medication overuse headache”. Paracetemol is pretty much the only safe painkiller to use when you are pregnant. Is there anything else you can do to alleviate your pain?

Paracetemol is seriously hard on the kidneys, so in cases of overdose there is always a risk that they may have been damaged. You\’ll need to tell your GP exactly how much you were taking, and prepare yourself to be sent for some tests just to be on the safe side.

It is one of the NSAIDs and they vary in their potency, duration of action, how they are eliminated from the body, how strongly they inhibit COX-1 and their tendency to cause ulcers and promote bleeding . The more an NSAID blocks COX-1, the greater is its tendency to cause ulcers and promote bleeding. NSAIDs work by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes COX-1 and COX-2, so preventing the formation of inflammatory prostaglandins from metabolism of arachidonic acid. However, by inhibiting COX-1 they can also cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) side effects and adversely affect platelet function. NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea.

NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea. NSAIDs should not be taken while undergoing Prolotherapy because they inhibit the inflammation caused by the treatment. For that matter, anyone with chronic pain should seriously consider stopping NSAIDs and starting Prolotherapy. NSAIDs can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking an NSAID.

Medicine such as paracetemol is generally used first to manage the pain of osteoarthritis. If paracetemol does not work, then you may require a stronger medication to relieve painful symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. Medication of all kinds is so over used in our society and people\’s ignorance makes me really angry. People want a quick fix for everything these days.

Anti-inflammatory medicines are so important because the airways in a child or adult with asthma may be inflamed or edematous. Anti-inflammatory medicine also causes the lining of the lungs to produce less mucus. Anti-inflammatory medicines that are swallowed, like in a pill or syrup, are taken when your child has serious symptoms and they need fast relief.

Research shows that inflammation in the body not only increases your risk of disease (including heart disease and stroke) but can make it tougher to lose weight as well. This diet emphasizes foods that are high in antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which reputedly help reduce inflammation.

Patients must address all medical concerns with their physicians. This article is provided strictly for entertainment use only, has been written by a non-medical expert and must not be relied on.

Steve Evans
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All women and men should have control over if and when they become parents. Making decisions about birth control, or contraception is not easy – there are many things to think about. Learning about birth control methods you or your partner can use to prevent pregnancy and talking with your doctor are two good ways to get started.

There is no “best” method of birth control. Each method has its own pros and cons. Some methods work better than others do at preventing pregnancy. Researchers are always working to develop or improve birth control methods

Birth control pills are the most popular type of Birth control. There are many different brands of pill and they come in packs of 21 or 28 pills. The first 21 pills have a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones. The main work of Birth control pills is to stop ovulation, preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs. The pill also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. The hormones in the Pill prevent fertilization.

Birth control pills are 92-99.7% effective as birth control; however it does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. Birth control pills are usually started within 6 days of the start of a period after an abortion. In such cases the pill become so effective instantly because the pill is started at other times, will be effective after one month.

ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN may also be taken to treat moderate acne in females who are able to use the pill. When taken correctly to prevent pregnancy, oral contraceptives have a failure rate of less than 1% per year when used without missing any pills. The typical failure rate of large numbers of pill users is less than 5% per year when women who miss pills are included. For most women oral contraceptives are also free of serious or unpleasant side effects. However, forgetting to take pills considerably increases the chances of pregnancy.

Yasmin, the most recent low-dose birth control pill to enter the market, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in May 2001 and is available in the United States. It is 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used correctly, and works in the same way as other combination birth control pills. Each pill pack consists of 21 pills that contain the same amount of estrogen and progestin, to be taken one per day for three weeks, followed by seven placebo pills that are taken throughout the week, in order for a woman to get her period. Yasmin is the only birth control pill to contain the synthetic progestin known as drospirenone — an alternative for women who experience adverse effects from other oral contraceptives.

Alesse tablets are one of the most effective methods used worldwide for birth control (99% effective when taken as directed). Alesse contains natural hormones that stop the ovary from releasing an egg and prevent a man’s sperm from entering the uterus. So with Alesse you can put your mind at ease and enjoy intimate moments with your partner.

The pills are taken one pill every day until you finish an entire pack. It is suitable that taking the pill with a regular activity that you do at the same time every day, like eating a meal or brushing your teeth.

But you should consult with your doctor before start taking Birth Control pills as many women may not be able to take the pill because of the risk of serious health problems.

Note: You should not take the pill if you suspect you are pregnant or have unexplained vaginal bleeding.

Suzanne
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Piles is a very common ailment. Women have higher incidence than men. The reason behind it is not clearly known. It is more commonly seen in adolescent age group and aged persons who all seem to be more tensed.

In medical terminology, piles is known as hemorrhoids. Piles refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. It is the dilatation (varicosity) of the veins of anus. It appears as bluish coloured swellings due to stagnated blood. Piles arise due to the increased pressure of internal or external veins around the anal canal.

Piles can be both internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids, unless they are severe, cannot be seen or felt. There is however, a discharge of dark blood. External hemorrhoids can be seen around the outside of the anus, and there is a lot of pain but not much bleeding. In some cases, the veins burst and this results in what is known as bleeding piles.

Symptoms –

Symptoms of piles vary, and depend on the type and place of origin. Piles in its initial stage is most commonly found to be without any symptoms.

However, the most common symptoms include -

• Intense pain at the time of passing stool.

• A pain around the anus and lower rectum, which can be quite severe.

• Frequent ineffectual urge for stool without passing stool or without satisfaction of complete evacuation.

• Itching in the rectal area.

• There may be bleeding. This will be bright red blood, not usually mixed in with the motion.

• There is often a feeling of something bulging, or hanging down from the anus.

• If a haemorrhoid at the outside of the anus gets a blood clot, it leads to tender lump.

• Anemia due to profuse bleeding.

• Wind formation in the stomach.

• Sitting becomes difficult due to pain.

If left untreated, piles can lead to complications including, infection, prolapse, necrosis and gangrene. Painful bleeding usually indicates startup of complications.

Causes -

Haemorrhoids are very common. It is more common in people, who regularly follow a low fibre, and high processed diet, such as processed flour, polished rice, bread etc. The main contributory cause is anything that raises the pressure in the abdomen, which leads the blood vessels to swell and become engorged.

Thus, the main cause of piles include -

- People chronically suffering from constipation.

- Even diarrhoea can cause piles. The strain for passing the stool is the main reason for the development of piles.

- After or during pregnancy, as the baby may press on the main blood vessel that returns blood to the heart.

- Overweight people.

- Physical strain – even coughing for long periods can cause the anal veins to strain.

- General weakness of the tissues of the body.

- Low fiber diet

- Age

- Hereditary

- Anal intercourse

- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

- Strenuous work

- Mental tension

Piles Treatment –

It is usually best to treat piles with the least treatment possible, as even after the most extensive treatments, there is a possibility that they may still return.

Usually, piles becomes better with increased water intake, a high fibre dietary regimen and other measures to correct the constipation. Care for blood loss should be taken to avoid anaemia.

Many times, they settle on their own over a matter of days without any treatment.

Haemorrhoidectomy refers to the removal of the pile by surgery. In this advanced laser treatment, the surgery reduces the pain and blood loss. However, in course of time, there is a possibility of the recurrence of piles even after surgery.

Over the counter drugs, include cream or suppositories. These soothe itching and pain, and cause the swelling and bleeding to diminish.

If the pain is very severe, cold compresses with ice can be helpful.

Homeopathic treatment, under an expert is also an effective way of dealing with this problem.

Prevention –

Haemorrhoids are very common, and may occur even after surgical removal. However, one may follow certain preventive steps to avoid recurrence –

- Avoid becoming overweight, and lose weight if you are.

- Eat a high fibre diet.

- Exercise regularly.

- Take rest and avoid long walks if you are suffering form piles.

- Drink plenty of water and follow regular bowel habits to avoid constipation.

- Use Indian style toilets since the squatting position is better for natural defecation

- If required, pass stool twice a day to avoid constipation.

- Don’t strain to evacuate hard faecal matter.

- Take easily digestible, simple homemade food. Avoid spices, chilli, very hot or cold food, and alcohol.

- Take foods such as green vegetables, ginger, onion, garlic, beetroot, bitter gourd, which helps in healing piles.

- Avoid eating potato, and the yellow variety of pumpkin.

- Take plenty of high fibre fruits especially papaya, mango, lime, jamun, figs, etc.

- Avoid sedentary habits, alcohol, smoking and unnecessary drugs like painkillers.

Some useful home remedies for piles –

- Take 1 table spoon of roasted black cumin seeds and mix with 1 tablespoon of unroasted black cumin seeds and powder both together. Take 1/2 a teaspoon of this mixture with a glass of water once a day.

- Drink a glass of buttermilk with 1/4 tsp carom seed powder (ajwain) and a pinch of rock salt.

- The jamun fruit should be taken with salt every morning for two or three months during its season.

- Soak 2-3 dried figs in a glass of cold water overnight. Have it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Have them for 2-3 weeks for good results. It is effective in the treatment for ordinary as well as bleeding piles.

- Mix 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves juice with 1 teaspoon lemon juice & 1 tablespoon honey. Take 3 times a day for relief from piles.

- Take ½ cup radish juice in the morning and night for a period of 1 month.

- Boil 1 ripe banana in 1 cup of milk, mash well. Take 3-4 times a day.

- Extract 3 teaspoon of bitter gourd juice, and mix in 1 glass of buttermilk, and drink on an empty stomach every morning, for a month.

Candy Willims
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Today contraceptive pills are designed to contain much lower doses of synthetic hormones in the 1960s when “The Pill” (with 50 micrograms of estrogen) first came on the market. The reason for this is to reduce the side effects of hormonal contraceptives. “That still did not help much,” you can tell, but here is some information about low dose birth control pills that can help you have a productive (no pun intended!) Talk to your doctor if you are not satisfied with your current pill. Trial and error with different types of pill-is worth bearing in mind that oral contraceptives are still not the perfect method of birth control for everyone. If you are in the right birth control pill ‘to suit your body, you should feel exactly the same way as usual, if not a little better.

Some women can not tolerate the combination of estrogen pills do not lower progestin-only pills are prescribed. Estrogen seems to be the main culprit that side effects were to blame for “low-dose birth control pills” have been developed to minimize these. 0.02mg estrogen-containing pills 0.035mg.of are classified as “low dose” pills.

Here are some brand names of “low dose” birth control pills:

LoOvral containing 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.3 mg and nogestrel

Nordette contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg levognorgestrel

Ortho-CEPT (Reclipsen, used) contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg desogestrel

Desogen contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg desogestrel

Levlen21 containing 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel 0.15 mg

Seasonale / Seasonique contain 0.03mg of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel 0.15 mg

YASMIN YAZ and two more low dose birth control pills containing 0.03 mg and 0.02 mg respectively of estrogen but have a different type of progestin in the other pills called drospirenone (3.0 mg). Yasmin may not be suitable for you if you also take other over-the-counter pain relief, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements or specific medications so you must check this with a doctor first.

Changing levels of hormones in your body can lead to side effects that vary for each individual. Hormones in maintaining a constant level in your body is the use of oral contraceptives that do not ovulate, uterine lining and diluted thickens your cervical mucus. These three events work together to prevent pregnancy.

Alessa and pills such as Mircette are called ‘ultra low dose’ as the pills contain only 0.02mg of estrogen. These oral contraceptives are effective in preventing pregnancy but some women find they have more spotting and breakthrough bleeding with them than with pills containing 0.035mg or 0.03mg. (the norm today) of estrogen. Breakthrough bleeding and spotting often disappear after a few months in a low dose birth control pill.

0.02mg of estrogen is sufficient for contraception but the side effects of the location and progress of bleeding are more common with this type of ultra low dose birth control pills with low dose pills containing 0.030mg or 0.035mg of estrogen. Women who prefer Alessa ((Aviano, Lessin, Luther, Sronyx) and Mircette say they reduce headaches, mood swings, bloating and breast tenderness. These two brands also may be better for first timer pill users a “low estrogen start ‘to the introduction of synthetic hormones in their bodies.

You’ve probably heard of progestin-only pills or “mini pill”

These oral contraceptives are 90-95% effective in preventing pregnancy compared with 99% efficacy rate of combination pills. However, it does not cause the common side effects of estrogen pills such as nausea, breast tenderness and cramps. The risk of developing deep vein thrombosis and cardiovascular disease is lower with progestin-only pills. Nursing mothers can use progestin-only pills a few weeks after giving birth as progestin does not affect milk supply like estrogen does.

‘Mini pills’ must be taken every day at the same time without interruption. If you miss just one pill or take more than three hours past the regular schedule, it is necessary to use a backup method of birth control during 48 hours after taking the pill later. disadvantage of the “mini pill ‘- apart from irregular and breakthrough bleeding spots, you may increase the risk of ovarian cysts and ectopic pregnancies.

Last update

Low dose birth control pills can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or metabolic disorder. However, this risk disappears when you stop taking the low dose pill (according to a study by the Virginia Commonwealth University published in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism). PCOS is a condition that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels and appearance. “Despite the doubling of the risk associated with the pill, the absolute risk of a cardiovascular event in a woman taking the pill is low - women using the pill will not automatically have a heart attack,” said John Nestler, MD, professor and chairman of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the VCU School of Medicine. “However, our results raise the question of whether oral contraceptives are optimal for certain groups of women who are at risk or who are taking the pill for longer, such as women with PCOS.”

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An internal bleeding hemroid can be healed by natural remedies if treated early. If you take care of it early on you can prevent it from becoming a severe case.

If you are experiencing bleeding from the rectum you also want to ensure it is actually a bleeding hemroid and not a more serious condition, so it is recommended to visit your doctor right away and be diagnosed correctly.

It is more common with internal hemroids than external. When a bleeding hemroids occurs you will see blood at the time of having a bowel movement. Blood can be seen on the toilet paper after wiping, in the toilet or in your stool. The blood is usually a bright red color.

What causes a bleeding hemroid?

• Severe constipation
• Obesity.
• Lifting heavy items or heavy weights.
• Extreme straining of the bowel when trying to use the bathroom.
• Sitting or standing for an extended period of time.
• Severe diarrhea.
• W eak veins in the rectal area.
• Pregnancy and childbirth.

When the veins in the walls of your rectum swell it causes more blood to flow. When you pass stool it can lacerate the hemroid and cause the bleeding to start.

If you let do not seek treatment in its early stages surgery may be necessary to remove them. Some forms of surgery available include cauterisation, laser coagulation, sclerotherapy, ligation surgery and stapling.

The best way to prevent hemroid surgery is by taking in a lot of water, eating a good diet and home treatments and natural remedies.

Marie P.
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