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Controlling Acne Using Birth Control Pills

August 14th, 2011

The human body is a complex structure of biological systems and is composed of various chemicals reacting rigorously to carry out the normal bodily functions vital for our lives. But sometimes it is essential for human beings to barge in on these normal functions for the sake of a happy and better life and one such example is the use of birth control pills. Also known as oral contraceptives, the pill is usually taken by women to avoid pregnancy. However, another important benefit of these contraceptives that a majority of us do not know is that birth control pills are also helpful to treat acne. Doesn’t that sounds interesting? You must be confused how the pill can treat acne and want to know more about this, aren’t you? If yes, then go through this article and explore how the use of oral contraceptives can help you to get rid of acne.

In order to explore how the pill can treat acne, firstly you have to investigate what exactly acne is, how it is caused and how it can be treated using the best birth control pill suited to you.

Acne Vulgaris, commonly known as Acne, is a skin condition characterized by the inflammation of the skin occurring when the skin pores become clogged. The skin pores are clogged due to the over production of sebum (oil) by the sebaceous (oil) glands of the skin. This usually happens with the elevated levels of male hormones within the body, causing the follicular openings (pores) of the skin to clog, resulting in an inflammation or bump or pimple on the skin. » Read more: Controlling Acne Using Birth Control Pills

Permanent Birth Control

August 14th, 2011

Until a few years ago, women who did not want any more children had two choices: abstinence or tubal ligation. The former, though certainly the most effective form of birth control, is not what most people are looking for. The latter involves surgical incisions, a recovery time of 1-2 weeks, and an effectiveness that isn’t any better than oral contraceptive pills (when they are used correctly). Two poor choices, to say the least.

Now, there are some great new options for permanent birth control. These new methods (Essure, Adiana) are 10 minute (or less) procedures which permanently block the Fallopian tubes, thus preventing pregnancy. Like tubal ligation, these are outpatient procedures, meaning you go home the same day. (Often these procedures can be performed in the office.) Unlike tubal ligation, however, these new procedures:

* Use no incisions (no cutting)
* Are much more effective (99.6% or more for the prevention of pregnancy)
* Use minimal anesthesia. Because there is no cutting, the discomfort of the procedure is minimal, allowing it to be done using light sedation, or even no anesthetic at all.
* Have a much shorter recovery time. Patients who have these procedures done usually return to normal activities the day after the procedure, some the same day. » Read more: Permanent Birth Control