December 22, 2008

• Looking for answers about Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome?

  Emily C asked: Member since: September 14, 2007
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  S Looking for some answers for PCOS?!?!?!?!?!?
  I’m wondering if anyone has had these details with PCOS and looking for a support grop that works.
  I just found out a week ago that I have PCOD, although like many [...]

November 22, 2008

• can a patient’s “natural” (drug-free) estrogen and progestrin levels be measured to target what’s needed?

  cookies asked: … meaning… can a clinician measure the “natural state” of a patient, gather what the patient’s birth control goal is (duration of period, frequency, weight, other health details), AND then be able to somewhat accurately target what amounts of estrogen and progestrin levels are needed…. right down to even if the pills (yes, [...]

• I am 24 and recently had a hysterectomy,how can I reduce the hot flahes?

  erica.ariana asked: My doctor offered hormone replacement therapy,but I refused because it can cause cancer.He also offered Birth control cause it also has hormones in it.But I refused it cause it can make you gain weight.I’m looking for some thing natural.Take Your Free Wellness Eval NOW!

November 18, 2008

• thinking about taking birth control?

  Julie B asked: anyone on birth control, could please give me pros and cons of birth control? I am thinking about it because of the very painful cramps and aches i get. i know i should just deal with it the natural way, but want to know…
  -average cost
  -which brands (or all) clear up acne
  -does it [...]

• Ladies, birth control pills question?

  flowerpower asked: Hi, I’m 23yrs old, and I have been taking Low-Ogestrel for a month now. I was on birth control pills from the time I was 17-21yrs old, and the past two years I’ve been off of them. My question is, should I continue taking and my bc pills and paying for them monthly? [...]

November 17, 2008

• natural birth control?

  Myspace C asked: okay so every time im about to get my period i break out pretty bad. last winter i was on acne medication and it made me gain weight. so i dont really like using medication and other medications i’ve been on for other things had bad side effects on me so. are [...]

November 16, 2008

• Natural remedies for depression caused by birth control pills?

  Allee K asked: I’ve been on Triphasil for about a year now, and while it’s an 100% effective birth control, I have experienced some weight gain and depression. The weight gain is not so much (about 10 lbs) and I don’t mind it too much… but the depression can be a problem sometimes. I’ve tried [...]

November 14, 2008

• My birth control pills were making me sick, so i stopped and my period is TERRIBLE now?

  boots4939 asked: I have been on and off birth control now for about 6 years. Tried about 6 different types of pills all of them either messed up my cycle terribly, made me gain weight, gave me acne or heat palpitations. So My doctor reccommended that I take a “hormone holiday” and get off [...]

November 13, 2008

• hypothyroid or birth control weight gain?

  Vintage Girl asked: I have a history of hypothyroidism in my family. My mother has it and it has caused her excessive weight gain, my sister has it and is mildly overweight also. Several distant relatives have the condition also. I was tested a yr ago and my results were borderline hypothyroidism. [...]

• any natural birth control methods ?

  jdioafs asked: my fiance is concerned about gaining weight using birth control. are there any “herbal” / natural methods to birth control ?Make Your Wellness a Goal. Get a Free Evaluation

• What type of birth control should I use for?

  Faith C asked: …my situation? I have never been on birth control before, and am getting married this fall. I am very anti all type of drugs, and don’t even take a Motrin unless I absolutely have to. With that being said, I don’t want to have to use condoms throughout my [...]

• should i go off birth control?

  kaybee asked: I’m 20 years old, and have been on birth control for almost a year. I started birth control b/c i was in a serious relationship with a guy and i knew he wasn’t ready to have kids (he’s 27, but i wasn’t ready either). I’ve had some negative effects with BC such as [...]

November 12, 2008

• Has anyone been bloated (without being on your period) months after getting off birth control?

  Lucy Cat asked: I had been on the pill for several months or possibly a year until about August 16th(2007). I am certain that I have not had *********** since that time and I had my period a week or so before I stopped taking it. At first I seemed to lose weight but [...]

November 11, 2008

• Do you think I will lose weight once I stop taking my birth control?

  SadToday22 asked: Ok, I’m married 24, blah blah blah. I have gain 80lbs since I have been on birth control pills, which make me very sick btw. It’s been almost 8 years. I exercise, eat right, etc but cannot get rid of these 80 lbs ! Anyway, I am going to get the IUD Paragard [...]

November 10, 2008

• Can late period cause weight gain?

  rose asked: I am 26 years old, my period has been irregular for the past year, I am average weight and height.
  January - missed
  Febuary - missed
  March - lasted 5 days
  April- Lasted 5 days
  May- missed
  June-missed
  July- missed or not here yet??
  This is the longest it’s been, besides pregnancy is there another reason why its so irregular?? Is [...]

November 9, 2008

• birth control for the first time?

  kronosdevi asked: Background: I’m 19 and I’ve never taken birth control in my life. I avoided it mainly because I have a stereotypical asian mother (who happens to be a scientist) who said things like “natural is best,” and “have to get rid of your monthly impurities.” But I talked to my doctor and she [...]