Managing Side Effects of Birth Control Pills: Tips and Nutritional Needs
Side effects of contraceptive pills? Hello, doctor! I have a habit of taking contraceptive pills, but I occasionally feel nauseous and bloated, even though I have chosen a lower-dose medication. Are there any ways to improve this? Additionally, should I supplement with any extra ...
Dr. Wu Huiling Reply:
The principle of oral contraceptives is to use medication to keep a woman's body in a constant state of pregnancy. Common short-term side effects include nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, edema, headaches, elevated blood pressure, increased blood sugar, acne, and nervousn...[Read More] Managing Side Effects of Birth Control Pills: Tips and Nutritional Needs
Understanding Tengen: Is It a Birth Control or Hormonal Medication?
Tengen Hello, pharmacist... I would like to ask if Tengen (21 tablets) is a contraceptive or a hormonal medication? Will using it to regulate menstruation have any side effects on the body? If hormonal medications like Androcur or Diane 35 are used long-term, will they have any e...
Dr. Lin Meili Reply:
Hello! Tenge contains two components: estrogen and progestin. Although most commercially available contraceptive pills also contain these two components, the dosages in contraceptive pills are generally lower, while Tenge contains higher dosages that are not suitable for contrace...[Read More] Understanding Tengen: Is It a Birth Control or Hormonal Medication?
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