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8:16 AM - Public
Sneaky! "The changes follow a New York Times story last week questioning claims by the FDA and other medical institutions that the morning-after pill, which is taken after sex, prohibits implantation. “It turns out that the politically charged debate over morning-after pills and abortion, a divisive issue in this election year, is probably rooted in outdated or incorrect scientific guesses about how the pills work,” wrote Times reporter Pam Belluck. “Studies have not established that emergency contraceptive pills prevent fertilized eggs from implanting in the womb, leading scientists say. Rather, the pills delay ovulation, the release of eggs from ovaries that occurs before eggs are fertilized, and some pills also thicken cervical mucus so sperm have trouble swimming.” Much more at link.
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IMPORTANT: If you can't access emergency #PlanB contraceptives, here's a guide on how to use regular birth control pills for the same purpose.
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7:42 AM - Public
The Problem with the Pill
Oral contraceptives are among the most popular forms of contraception in the US, and while when properly used they're over 99% effective, in the real world those numbers are a lot less encouraging. Depending on the study you're looking at, the average woman misses between two andfive pills a month...no wonder so many unintended pregnancies happen while women are on the pill! Fortunately, this is an easy enough issue to correct: we need to move away from birth control methods that require daily effort and towards ones that are automatic and impossible to screw up.
The solution is long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods such as the Implanon implant or IUDs. These methods last between 3 and 12 years depending on which type you choose, but if a woman decides she wants to become pregnant she is fertile as soon as she has it removed. Some IUDs, like Mirena, even have side effects that are, to be frank, wonderful. Mirena drastically decreases flow during a woman's period, eases cramps, and reduces the risk of ovarian or endometrial cancer! 20% of women on Mirena stop having periods entirely after a year, and long-term it's cheaper than the pill.
So ladies, think back to the last time you missed a pill or didn't take it at the right time, and ask yourself if you'd enjoy something that works better than getting your tubes tied, is completely reversible, and has magical side effects. Gentlemen, ask yourself if you're really sure your partner is taking all of her pills on time, and if the answer is that she's a typical woman, consider backing up with condoms just to be safe.
Oral contraceptives are among the most popular forms of contraception in the US, and while when properly used they're over 99% effective, in the real world those numbers are a lot less encouraging. Depending on the study you're looking at, the average woman misses between two andfive pills a month...no wonder so many unintended pregnancies happen while women are on the pill! Fortunately, this is an easy enough issue to correct: we need to move away from birth control methods that require daily effort and towards ones that are automatic and impossible to screw up.
The solution is long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods such as the Implanon implant or IUDs. These methods last between 3 and 12 years depending on which type you choose, but if a woman decides she wants to become pregnant she is fertile as soon as she has it removed. Some IUDs, like Mirena, even have side effects that are, to be frank, wonderful. Mirena drastically decreases flow during a woman's period, eases cramps, and reduces the risk of ovarian or endometrial cancer! 20% of women on Mirena stop having periods entirely after a year, and long-term it's cheaper than the pill.
So ladies, think back to the last time you missed a pill or didn't take it at the right time, and ask yourself if you'd enjoy something that works better than getting your tubes tied, is completely reversible, and has magical side effects. Gentlemen, ask yourself if you're really sure your partner is taking all of her pills on time, and if the answer is that she's a typical woman, consider backing up with condoms just to be safe.
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7:38 AM - PublicThe contraceptive failure rate among pills, patch or ring was 4.55 percent, compared to 0.27 percent among participants using reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices.
Think your #birthcontrolpill is effective? #IUD may be a safer option.
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7:37 AM - Public
Causes of Hypertension in Young Adults -
OBESITY
KIDNEY DISEASES
DRUGS that cause vasoconstriction. Cocaine, certain asthma medicines, like albuterol; steroids; cold-relief medicines; and birth control pills.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/236565-causes-of-hypertension-in-young-adults/
[PDF] Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/hbp_low/hbp_low.pdf
OBESITY
KIDNEY DISEASES
DRUGS that cause vasoconstriction. Cocaine, certain asthma medicines, like albuterol; steroids; cold-relief medicines; and birth control pills.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/236565-causes-of-hypertension-in-young-adults/
[PDF] Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/hbp_low/hbp_low.pdf
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7:36 AM - Public
The updated label warning is part of a new regulation put in place by the FDA to inform female consumers that the risk of developing blood clots from some birth control pills is slighter higher today than the older forms of the pill. http://www.imperfectparent.com/topics/2012/04/11/fda-birth-control-pills-to-carry-blood-clot-warning/
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7:35 AM - PublicDrSugar: Missed Birth Control Pill! Now What? - http://www.fitsugar.com/What-Do-When-You-Miss-Taking-Birth-Control-Pill-18453590
If you miss the first one to two pills at the beginning of the pack, then you should take a pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the usual time. If this happens you will need a seven-day backup method of birth control.
If you miss one to two pills from day three through day 21 of your pack, then take a pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the usual time. If this happens, Planned Parenthood reports you do not need a backup method of birth control.
If you miss three or more pills in the first two weeks of the pack, take a pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the usual time. Seven-day backup birth control will be necessary in this situation.
If you miss three or more pills in the third week of the pack, do not finish the pack and throw it away. Start a new pack and use seven-day backup birth control.
If you miss the first one to two pills at the beginning of the pack, then you should take a pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the usual time. If this happens you will need a seven-day backup method of birth control.
If you miss one to two pills from day three through day 21 of your pack, then take a pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the usual time. If this happens, Planned Parenthood reports you do not need a backup method of birth control.
If you miss three or more pills in the first two weeks of the pack, take a pill as soon as you remember and take the next pill at the usual time. Seven-day backup birth control will be necessary in this situation.
If you miss three or more pills in the third week of the pack, do not finish the pack and throw it away. Start a new pack and use seven-day backup birth control.
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7:34 AM (edited) - PublicEmergency contraception: After missing daily birth control pills -http://ec.princeton.edu/questions/missedocs.html
If you have missed 1 pill (more than 24 hours and up to 48 hours late):
Take your missed pill as soon as you remember (even if that means taking two pills in one day)
Continue your the rest of the pill pack as usual
Do you need EC? EC is not usually needed in this case, but consider it if you missed pills earlier in the pack, or in the last week of the previous pack
If you have missed 2 or more pills (more than 48 hours late):
Take the last pill you missed right away (even if that means taking two pills in one day)
Leave any earlier missed pills
Continue taking the rest of the pack as usual, and use a backup method for the next 7 days
Do you need EC? If you have had unprotected sex in the previous 5 days and have missed two or more pills in the first week of your pack, EC will reduce your risk of becoming pregnant.
If you have missed 1 pill (more than 24 hours and up to 48 hours late):
Take your missed pill as soon as you remember (even if that means taking two pills in one day)
Continue your the rest of the pill pack as usual
Do you need EC? EC is not usually needed in this case, but consider it if you missed pills earlier in the pack, or in the last week of the previous pack
If you have missed 2 or more pills (more than 48 hours late):
Take the last pill you missed right away (even if that means taking two pills in one day)
Leave any earlier missed pills
Continue taking the rest of the pack as usual, and use a backup method for the next 7 days
Do you need EC? If you have had unprotected sex in the previous 5 days and have missed two or more pills in the first week of your pack, EC will reduce your risk of becoming pregnant.
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7:31 AM - PublicHealth Topics: Birth Control Education - Missed Birth Control Pill Guidelines -http://shcs.ucdavis.edu/topics/contraception/pill-missed.html
If you missed 1 active (hormonal) pill or if you started a pack 1 day late
Take active (hormonal) pill as soon as possible and then continue taking pills daily.
No additional contraceptive protection (such as condoms) is needed. Emergency contraception (or "the morning after pill") is not needed.
If you missed 2 or more active (hormonal) pills or if you started a pack 2 or more days late
Take 2 active (hormonal) pills as soon as possible and then continue taking pills daily. You should take 2 pills on the same day. You may take one at the moment of remembering, and the other at the regular time or both at the same time.
Also, use condoms or abstain from sex until you have taken active (hormonal) pills for 7 days in a row.
If you missed the pills in the third week of the pack, you should continue taking the active (hormonal) pills in your current pack daily. When all active pills have been taken, discard the pack and begin a new pack the next day. You should not take the 7 inactive pills.
If you missed the pills during the first week and had unprotected sex you should use emergency contraception for maximum protection, in addition to taking today's active birth control pill.
If you missed any inactive (non-hormonal) pills
Discard the missed inactive (non-hormonal) pill(s) and then continue as scheduled. Be sure to resume active pills on schedule. There should be no more than 7 consecutive active pill-free days between packs.
If you missed 1 active (hormonal) pill or if you started a pack 1 day late
Take active (hormonal) pill as soon as possible and then continue taking pills daily.
No additional contraceptive protection (such as condoms) is needed. Emergency contraception (or "the morning after pill") is not needed.
If you missed 2 or more active (hormonal) pills or if you started a pack 2 or more days late
Take 2 active (hormonal) pills as soon as possible and then continue taking pills daily. You should take 2 pills on the same day. You may take one at the moment of remembering, and the other at the regular time or both at the same time.
Also, use condoms or abstain from sex until you have taken active (hormonal) pills for 7 days in a row.
If you missed the pills in the third week of the pack, you should continue taking the active (hormonal) pills in your current pack daily. When all active pills have been taken, discard the pack and begin a new pack the next day. You should not take the 7 inactive pills.
If you missed the pills during the first week and had unprotected sex you should use emergency contraception for maximum protection, in addition to taking today's active birth control pill.
If you missed any inactive (non-hormonal) pills
Discard the missed inactive (non-hormonal) pill(s) and then continue as scheduled. Be sure to resume active pills on schedule. There should be no more than 7 consecutive active pill-free days between packs.
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7:22 AM - PublicMisoprostol Details - The People's Medicine Community -http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Misoprostol&page=1001330&ad=true
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