Hormonal birth control suppress other hormones that are needed for female fertility. Both oral contraceptives and other forms of hormonal birth control use either a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone or progesterone alone. The...
When you stop using a hormonal birth control method such as the pill, patch or vaginal ring, your period may start immediately or it may take several weeks. According to Go Ask Alice at Columbia University, it usually takes at least one month and...
Although Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is an effective oral contraception, it's not for everyone. Some women experience bothersome side effects, others decide another form of birth control is more convenient for their lifestyle, and some women decide they'd...
Women make up 40 percent of hair loss sufferers, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Hair loss—alopecia—can be caused by a number of things including sudden hormone changes, especially during menopause or after giving...
Post-pill amenorrhea is a condition where a woman does not get a menstrual period after going off birth control pills. This typically isn't a cause for alarm, and usually occurs because the body needs time to adjust back to its natural hormonal...
The birth control pill is a popular and effective method of preventing pregnancy. However, at some point, many women decide to stop taking the pill in order to become pregnant. This decision can come with a bit of trepidation if the women is...
Birth control pills, also known as oral contraceptives, are a widely used method to prevent conception of a baby, notes the Mayo Clinic. The birth control pill can cause a wide range of health problems, especially with long-term use. Use of the...
The most common skin disease in the United States, acne breakouts usually strike in the teen years, but can persist well into adulthood. Acne forms when the skin’s sebaceous glands produce too much oil, which mixes with dead skin cells and...
Women usually have more difficulty losing weight compared to men. Sometimes hormones, such as those found in birth control pills, are blamed. Eating less than your body requires is key to burning fat and getting closer to your ideal weight. Even...
Mere mention of the word "acne" often calls to mind the onset of puberty, when burgeoning hormones cause distinct physical and emotional changes as children take the first big step toward adulthood. The American Academy and Mayo Clinic experts do...
