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Sun, Oct 04, 2009
AsiaOne
Does the pill change a woman's sex drive?
There are many myths surrounding the pill and contraception. Here are some myths debunked:
Myth 1: The pill changes women's mood or sex drive
Fact: Generally, no. Some women using the pill report these complaints. The great majority of combined oral contraceptive users do not report any such changes, however, and some report that both mood and sex drive improve. It is difficult to tell whether such changes are due to the pill or to other reasons.
Myth 2: The pill makes you gain weight
Fact: With low-dose pills, body weight usually remains constant. However, there may be some women who may slightly put on weight while others lose weight. There is not major difference in this respect to women not taking the pill. With the development of modern pills, some pills can counteract water retention caused by estrogen, thereby preventing weight gain caused by water retention.
Myth 3: Taking the pill for a long time will make you infertile
Fact: Taking the pill will not increase or decrease your ability to bear children. Although some experience a short period or readjustment after discontinuing the pill, they usually become pregnant soon, provided if they were fertile before taking the pill.
Myth 4: You really have to take a break from the pill
Fact: With high dose pills, a break or 'rest' of two to three months was often recommended in between years of pill consumption. However, experts today agree that the break is not needed with low dose pills.
Myth 5: The pill may affect my future babies
Fact: Women with certain health conditions may not be able to use the combined pill. These include heart disease, stroke, liver disease, blood clots in the deep veins or lungs, breast cancer, severe or uncontrolled diabetes, smokers 35 or older, certain types of migraine headaches and severe hypertension. Please see a doctor for a risk and benefits review before starting on the combined pill.
Information provided by the World Contraception Day (WCD) 2009 committee. Model and TV presenter Denise Keller is the Asia Pacific ambassador for the WCD's Youth Taskforce. Make a pledge towards WCD today and stand to win a date with Denise.
For more information, visit http://your-life-asia.com/
Sun, Oct 04, 2009
AsiaOne
Does the pill change a woman's sex drive?
There are many myths surrounding the pill and contraception. Here are some myths debunked:
Myth 1: The pill changes women's mood or sex drive
Fact: Generally, no. Some women using the pill report these complaints. The great majority of combined oral contraceptive users do not report any such changes, however, and some report that both mood and sex drive improve. It is difficult to tell whether such changes are due to the pill or to other reasons.
Myth 2: The pill makes you gain weight
Fact: With low-dose pills, body weight usually remains constant. However, there may be some women who may slightly put on weight while others lose weight. There is not major difference in this respect to women not taking the pill. With the development of modern pills, some pills can counteract water retention caused by estrogen, thereby preventing weight gain caused by water retention.
Myth 3: Taking the pill for a long time will make you infertile
Fact: Taking the pill will not increase or decrease your ability to bear children. Although some experience a short period or readjustment after discontinuing the pill, they usually become pregnant soon, provided if they were fertile before taking the pill.
Myth 4: You really have to take a break from the pill
Fact: With high dose pills, a break or 'rest' of two to three months was often recommended in between years of pill consumption. However, experts today agree that the break is not needed with low dose pills.
Myth 5: The pill may affect my future babies
Fact: Women with certain health conditions may not be able to use the combined pill. These include heart disease, stroke, liver disease, blood clots in the deep veins or lungs, breast cancer, severe or uncontrolled diabetes, smokers 35 or older, certain types of migraine headaches and severe hypertension. Please see a doctor for a risk and benefits review before starting on the combined pill.
Information provided by the World Contraception Day (WCD) 2009 committee. Model and TV presenter Denise Keller is the Asia Pacific ambassador for the WCD's Youth Taskforce. Make a pledge towards WCD today and stand to win a date with Denise.
For more information, visit http://your-life-asia.com/
