Perhaps you have been considering low-estrogen options for prescription birth control. Your OBGYN may have recommended low-estrogen pills, or maybe you are thinking about asking for these pills at your next appointment.
Are you considering low-estrogen birth control? Many people are concerned about the level of estrogen in their bodies, and controlling the hormones in your body may sound like a good solution. Here's what you need to know before you get your first prescription.
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Menopause: What You Need to Know
Menopause is an important part in the life of a woman. As a woman ages, her hormones begin to settle down. Menopause is a normal process but can come with a lot of difficult side effects. Fortunately, there are some treatment options to help women get through menopause with as much ease as possible. Here are some things you need to know about menopause:
What Happens During Menopause?
Women begin going through the menopausal process in their 40s.
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Deconstructing Hormone Replacement Therapy Myths And Misconceptions
Depending on a person's source of information, whether from a friend, a family member, or an internet search, one may receive varying and conflicting information on a topic. Receiving the wrong information may be dangerous, especially if a person relies on the information to make a medical decision. Given that all medical decisions have to be informed decisions, a patient must always receive all the right and relevant information before undertaking any medical procedure.
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3 Treatments To Manage Vaginal Atrophy
Vaginal atrophy causes the vagina to lose lubrication and become less elastic. This can occur when a woman is approaching or past menopause or it may be a complication associated with radiation treatments for gynecological cancers. There are several treatments that can reduce discomfort and restore normal sexual activity.
Estrogen Therapy
If vaginal atrophy is caused by low estrogen after menopause or because the ovaries have been removed, estrogen therapy might be appropriate.
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