With the cascade of health issues associated with oral contraceptives, especially with long-term use, I am always concerned when I hear from women who are only taking the pill to regulate their menstrual cycles and control PMS symptoms. There are many alternatives that do not carry the risks of taking birth control pills, but often […]
Many of the side effects of medications may be the result of nutritional deficiencies caused by the drug. Many people know that taking oral contraceptives increases your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, but have never thought about why this occurs. What many people don’t know is that taking birth control pills could also cause […]
