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Contraception is Essential Healthcare.
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Over 70 million women in the US rely on birth control.
While most people are familiar with its role in family planning, few realize contraception’s benefits for managing health conditions. It’s time to recognize this unsung healthcare hero.
What are hormonal contraceptives?
They’re medications and devices that help regulate hormone levels, specifically estrogen and progesterone. There are over a dozen types available to suit your needs. Options include oral medications (e.g. the combined pill), injections, implants (placed under the skin), rings (placed into the vagina), and patches and devices such as IUDs (placed inside the uterus).
How can birth control support someone’s health?
Managing physical symptoms
For the millions of women who have chronic conditions such as PCOS, fibroids, and endometriosis, hormonal contraceptives are an essential medication used to:
- Relieve extreme pain and discomfort
- Reduce heavy bleeding
- Reduce the growth of ovarian cysts, fibroids, and endometrial growths
- Promote menstrual cycle regulation
- Manage acne and facial hair growth
Improving mental health
Some mental health conditions are triggered or influenced by hormonal changes. Contraception can reduce symptoms including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Mood fluctuations
- Cognitive changes (such as difficulty concentrating)
- Sleep problems
Supporting healthy aging
During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone levels begin to rise and fall more erratically, before these hormones drop in menopause. This can bring on symptoms including:
- Hot flashes
- Heavier or more painful periods
- Mood changes
- Brain fog
- Low sex drive
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Vaginal dryness
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