The pill can relieve endometriosis
This gynecological disease, which manifests itself by intense pain in the lower abdomen, is due to deposits of uterine lining on the external organs (ovaries, bladder, intestine …). This mucous membrane causes inflammation and intensifies pain during menstruation. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that can “cure” endometriosis but the prescription of a contraceptive pill continuously allows to block the rules, thus to reduce the inflammation of the mucous membrane and the pain.
It reduces bleeding periods
A “normal” period lasts between 2 and 5 days and an average of 35 ml of blood is lost. But some women suffer from heavy periods, also called bleeding periods: their periods sometimes last more than 10 days and their menstrual flow can reach 50 to 80 ml. In addition to the repercussions that the quality of life (the tampon or the napkin must be changed at least every 2 hours), this abundant blood loss can cause iron deficiency.
Since these heavy periods are often due to a hormonal imbalance, taking a pill usually helps regulate the cycle and reduce menstrual flow.
The pill reduces the risk of ovarian cancer
A study of global mortality figures due to ovarian cancer has shown that taking a contraceptive pill for 5 years or more reduced the risk of developing ovarian cancer by 50% compared to women who had never used an oral contraceptive. This is because the pill stops ovulation.
It protects against seasonal flu
A recent American study showed that women taking birth control pills were protected from seasonal influenza virus. Progesterone in fact modifies the inflammatory response of the lungs, improves lung function and also allows faster recovery.
The pill helps women with polycystic ovary syndrome
the polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by the development of multiple cysts on the ovaries but also by hyperandrogenism (too many male hormones) causing acne and hair growth, as well as very irregular menstrual cycles. Under the contraceptive pill, the liver will make a protein that slows down this overflow of male hormones, thus reducing hair growth and will also limit acne breakouts.
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