Does anyone have any informaiton on the birth control pill Enovid?
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You will want to refer to the following sites for your project:\n\nEnovid (CAS# 8015-30-3) Carcinogenic Potency Citations \nhttp://potency.berkeley.edu/chempages/ENOVID.html\n\nMentions Enovid adverse effects\nhttp://www.tylermedicalclinic.com/clinicaluseoforalcontraception.html\n\nYou will also want to go to Pubmed at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed and put in Enovid as your search term.  It returns 163 results which you can glean through for relevent information to your project. Pay particular attention to the study "Reversible "cancer" and the contraceptive pill. Report of a case," in Obstet Gynecol. 1968 Feb;31(2):190-2.\n\nGood luck with your project.
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If we were to believe the docs and Takeda Abbott Pharmaceutical's fancy marketing literature and website(s), we'd all think Lupron was the greatest thing since sliced bread.  It's not.\n\nFirst off, Lupron does not in any way "clear up" Endo.  All it does is temporarily suppress the hormones, thereby - in theory - offering temporary relief of the disease.  It does not offer relief in many who use it, and quelling of the hormones is not a cure for Endometriosis.  Were that true, removal of the ovaries would be all that was needed and we know that's not the case.  Secondly, it is *not indicated* for use in women who have had their uterus removed.  That is an off-label usage for which there is no evidence supporting any supposed benefits.  Thirdly, side effects of Lupron are potentially extremely negative and long-lasting, and include (as reported by the manufacturer itself) Asthenia, General pain, Headache, Hot flashes/sweats, Nausea/vomiting, GI disturbances, Edema, Weight gain/loss, Acne, Hirsutism, Joint disorder, Myalgia, Decreased libido, Depression/emotional lability, Dizziness, Nervousness, Neuromuscular disorders, Paresthesias, Skin reactions at injection site, Breast changes/tenderness/pain, Vaginitis, Flu-like symptoms, Heart palpitations, Syncope, Tachycardia, Appetite changes, Dry mouth, Thirst, Ecchymosis, Lymphadenopathy, Anxiety, Insomnia/Sleep disorders, Delusions, Memory disorder, Personality disorders, Rhinitis, Alopecia, Hair disorder, Nail disorder, Conjunctivitis, Ophthalmologic disorders, Taste perversion, and Dysuria.\n\nAnd that's just a few.  Check the prescribing literature or check a PDR for the long list.\n\nTypically, users of Lupron experience what is known as Clinical Flare, which is an exacerbation of side effects and symptoms during the first 2 injections or so; after about the 3rd injection, the symptoms for which you are using the drug (i.e., Endometriosis) may begin to temporarily decrease.\n\nHopefully, you will be one of the lucky ones who only experiences minimal side effects for a short time and in whom the drug is effective and has no negative effects.  Barring that, look into excision as the definitive treatment for Endo.  It's not curative - there is no absolute cure - but excision can confer up 85% long term relief rates.  There is a reason the true Endo experts don't use this drug and other GnRHs like it.\n\nGood luck to you no matter what, you're not alone with this disease.
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Its much like the Norplant system, they stopped using that due to the 5 hormone containing capsules that were inserted into your arm, were harder to get out than previously thought. This system has one capsule, stays in for 3 years, it works by inhibiting ovulation and also increases the thickness of your vaginal secretions, which makes it harder for sperm to meet with the egg. \nSide affects are like all hormonal contraceptives, headache, nausea, breast pain and mood swings,irregular menstrual cycles,acne. Effectiveness is the same as BC pills.  It would be inserted on the upper arm. takes just a few minutes and your physician would use a local anesthetic.
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It's a lot more convienent than taking a pill every day, a lot less painful than getting a shot once a month, and way less noticeable than wearing a patch.\n\nAlso, my doctor said that it's more effective than the pill because the hormones don't need to travel from my mouth to my reproductive system.  Because of this, they don't need to put in as much of the hormone, so it's a lower dose.\n\nIt doesn't get in the way of anything and neither I nor my significant other can feel it.  If your significant other did feel it, though, you can take it out for up to two hours without it losing its effectiveness.\n\nAlso, the ring starts working 2 hours after you put it in.. not after 1 month like the pill.\n\nAfter I was on the pill for several years, I started developing some  gynecological problems- it affected my period and I was getting frequent infections.  My doctor said the risk of that occuring with the NuvaRing is lower.\n\nCheck out the links below for more info!
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I was just put on seasonal. The great thing about this pill is that you only have your period 4 times a year. There are little side affects like the others. Its a great form of birth control without the hormonal side affects. Its a new pill put out less than a year ago i think. Check with your doctor.
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I used it and I loved it! It was so easy to use and I had none of the usual period side effects. No breast tenderness, no cramps, no back ache etc. I also had much shorter and lighter periods. My only complaint, and I guess this could be said for all birth control since it regulates your hormone levels, is that my sex drive was pretty much destroyed. My friend uses it also and has the same complaint. Good luck!
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There is a lot of information available on the possible side effects of this drug.  I know someone personally that took it for a fertility issue, and had no side effects.\n\nUse this link below:\n\nhttp://health.yahoo.com/drug/d03807a1
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I'm on the generic version of it and I like it......it's low estrogen, which is considered more safe, especially if you're older, have any blood pressure problems, or smoke.....you do have to be really careful not to take one late or skip one, or you can get break-through bleeding and it may become less effective....I've always taken mine on time and have had no break-through bleeding though.....although I did start getting cramps a couple of times on my last week of active pills....\n\nI heard something mentioned on the news about alesse having packaging problems right now, and that it may be hard to get for the next few months....they said to get the generic.....I think it's called aviane.....in the mean time
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Yes.  I have switched from pill to pill trying to find one that didn't make me depressed.  It happened to me every week before my period and every week after.  One moment I would be fine and the next I couldn't stop crying over trivial matters.  It did not matter what pill I was on and a lot of doctors couldn't help me, they just kept prescribing different methods of contraception.\n\nI tried Spirulina (vitamins made from Seaweed) for stress purposes and that seemed to help a bit.\n\nEventually I found a very knowledgeable lady.  Apparently (and I kbow it sounds far-fetched but its true) during certain times of the month, women retain water and the pill exacerbates this.  With the extra water, there is more pressure on the brain which sends mixed messages to it causing the emotional rollercoaster you're on.  She prescibed very mild water-tablets for me.  It helped a lot.  The reason the Spirulina seemed to work was because its also a diuretic to some extent.  However, for me it never cleared up completely so I also took Vitamin B6.\n\nNow I'm off the pill and I don't seem to be suffering like I used to.
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Wow!\nI cannot believe the ignorance of even doctors!\nCheck out "VCF" of "Vaginal Contraceptive Film" -- it's a bioadhesive which looks like a thin piece of plastic. Unlike suppositories and other spermicides, it isn't messy. You fold it in quarters and then place it over your cervix- and wait about 15 minutes. I have very sensitive skin, and this is the ONLY spermicide/condom-backup which does NOT irritate me. You can find it at WalMart.\n\nOther than spermicides as back up to the condom, there is also the IUD or intrauterine device (which is as effective or more so than the pill).\nI got the copper T about a year ago, and have been very happy with it. It does make your periods heavier and cramping worse for up to 6 months (depending on how your body reacts to it), but if you consider that it can be kept in and effective for up to 10 YEARS.... For me, it was and has been worth it. \n\nAnyway- I hope this helps. I lost my sex drive completely when I was on the pill, and the link below is to some scientific proof that those hormones can permanently lower your sex drive. Info on the IUD and VCF is easy to find.
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I got one about 2 years ago, and it was an awesome decision on my end. I had been taking birth control for years, paying all types of money for it every month and always switching brands.  Since I got this, I do not know it is even there and even my health has gotten a little better. There is a little cramping at first, but it is worth it. Just uncomfortable. You don't get your periods that much and eventually kinda just go away!! I would defintely recommend this. Plus, when you are ready to have kids, you just go back to the doctor and get it removed. Good Luck!!\n\nTake some tylenol before you go to get it in though!! Just a heads up!
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I have heard many bad things about depo....I've also heard of many women getting pregnant while on it.....I know that mircette is a good birth control. Ortho tricyclen lo isn't too bad either, but it depends on your body chemistry. Some pills will give you horrible side effects and some won't give you any. You just have to try a few bc pills until you find the right one. Again, I recommend mircette.
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Birth control affects everyone differently, so it could be the Depo Provera that affected your sex drive.  My gynecologist recently recommended two things for my low libido - an herbal remedy called "Optimum Libido" from myphysicianschoice.com and testosterone cream.  He gave me a prescription for the cream, which had to be filled at a compounding pharmacy.  I have heard good things about the cream, but don't know anything about the herbal pills.  But my gynecologist keeps up with new innovations in the field, so I trust his opinion.  Try making an appointment with your gyno.
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Birth control pills affect every woman differently, and they can be tricky at first to  take. In order for them to be the MOST effective, you need to take them at the same time everyday, and don't miss any days. You usually have to try 3 or more to find the right dosage and hormone match for you. \n\nHowever, there are more options to birth control than just the pill. I'm sure you've heard of most of these, but here is a short list to refresh your memory so you can ask your gyno about them:\n* the patch (I love it)\n* the Nuva-Ring\n*diaphragm\n*depo-provera injection (once every 12 weeks)       \n*IUD \n*condoms\n*female condoms\n*spermacide\n*and a few other things that are not so popular \n\nThe best thing to do really is to chat with a gyno that you are comfortable with and let her give you her top choices for options. \n\nKudos to you for being responsible for your sexual health!!
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Are There Side Effects Associated With The Birth Control Patch?\n\nThere are a few possible side effects that include:\n\nBreast tenderness \nHeadache \nRash or redness at the site of the patch \nNausea \nMenstrual cramps\n\nBirth Control Patch May Up Clot Risk\n\nFinding Is Preliminary and Needs More Study, Experts Caution By Miranda Hitti\nWebMD Medical News  Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD\non Friday, February 17, 2006  \n \nFeb. 17, 2006 -- Women using the Ortho Evra birth control patch may be twice as likely to develop blood clots as women using birth control pills, say researchers.\n\nThat's according to preliminary data from a new study. But the study is still being analyzed, and it's too early to be sure of the findings, experts caution.
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WELL...do I have a lot to say about this!\nWhen I got to college, I decided to get on birth control because I was sexually active.  I originally started on Depo Provera.  I went through three shots, then stopped them because I was concerned about the severe cramping and spotting I was having.  When I stopped taking them, I had a period for a straight month and then very irregular menstruation for a year thereafter.  :(  \n\nThen, a year later, when I was on serious boyfriend #2, I decided to go on the pill.  I kept forgetting them at inconvenient times - rushed trips across the state because of a relative in the hospital, etc.  This was not effective at all.  Plus, I had the worst loss of libido ever.  I was pretty moody.  My boyfriend said that it was how the BC worked...he couldn't get any!!   And I was rather disappointed about how the Pill *didn't* clear up my monthly acne breakouts.\n\nThen, I decided to go on the Ortho Evra patch.  I loved it...until I had a blood clot.  I had throbbing pain in my right arm one night for hours, then my whole right side went numb for a couple of days.  It passed, but I was advised not to go on hormonal BC for another year. \n\nI was recently cleared to take the progesterone-only pills (like Depo, but no shot), but my now-husband and I decided it wasn't worth the risk to my health.  Now, we always use condoms and we're very careful close to my fertile time...\n\nI think that only your doctor and you can really go through the pros and cons of hormonal BC.  Sometimes a woman's body chemistry handles the hormones differently.  Monitor your symptoms after going on the BC and then keep in touch with your MD.
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depo provera, what i would NOT recommend it. I had all sorts of problems like weight gain, mood swings and it was not good. They offer a pill that slows it considerably. But that is about it.