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There is more than one way to skin a cat. The same is true with birth control. In most cases (my opinion) the hormone over-ride of the birth control has more risks than benefits. Nonetheless, many families choose the birth control pill and many women manage hormone imbalances with the pill. The following health alert from MediGuard contains information any woman or doctor should be aware of. Please read it below.
Please understand, there is more than one way to evaluate and treat hormone imbalance for both men and women. In this clinic, we use salivary, urinary and serum hormone analysis, then create therapeutic nutritional programs to reset the body's natural hormone balance. Try it. Natural remedies to restore normal function do not carry the side effects of many medications and can have more stable results. Call the office to find out which options might be best for you and keep in mind we will work with your other health care providers for optimal health benefits.
Enjoy the article below. Yours in Health, Dr. Doreo
CDC Revises Recommendations for the Use of Birth Control Methods During the Initial Period After Childbirth
New recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say women who have just given birth should wait at least three weeks before they start using birth control pills because of the serious risk of blood clots. Women with risk factors for blood clots - such as delivery by Caesarean section, obesity, smoking, or a history of previous blood blots - should wait at least six weeks before using birth control pills.
Several studies have shown women are more likely to develop a blood clot in the weeks after delivery than nonpregnant women of reproductive age who have not just had a baby. The risk decreases quickly after 21 days but does not return to normal until 42 days after delivery. Since combination birth control pills that contain both estrogen and progestin also raise the risk of serious blood clots, they should be avoided during the three to six weeks after pregnancy, depending on the presence of other risk factors for blood clots. The CDC also states that women who are breast-feeding may want to avoid hormonal contraceptives because they can interfere with lactation.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.mediguard.org/r/0tEg39cyQQ6
**** WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
This alert is important for women of childbearing age who are currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Starting a birth control method soon after the delivery of a baby is important to prevent unintended pregnancy and short birth intervals, which can lead to negative health outcomes for mother and infant. Toward the end of your pregnancy, be sure to talk to your doctor about which birth control option is appropriate for you for the time period after you deliver your baby. Your doctor will be able to review your specific risks and provide birth control recommendations specific to your medical history and risk factors.
DISCLAIMER
MediGuard is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. For more information about MediGuard, please visit: http://www.mediguard.org
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