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What is the effect of Clindesse on oral contraceptives?

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There are no known interactions or concerns regarding the use of Clindesse with oral contraceptives. Clindesse is a topical therapy that is locally absorbed and goes directly to the site of infection for safe, effective treatment.(1,6) However, it is recommended that patients abstain from sex during treatment.

What effect do oral contraceptives have on the skin?

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Oral contraceptives have a very similar effect as pregnancy on the body's hormones, leading to many of the same skin problems. Although symptoms, and their severity, differ depending on each person, women taking oral contraception are much more sensitive to sunlight and can develop a permanently uneven skin tone if they do not adequately protect themselves. See similar questions...

Who should not take oral contraceptives?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the pill. For example, you should not take the pill if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. See similar questions...

Can Oral Contraceptives Cause Candida?

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Acidophilus is certainly a great way to take care of Candida overgrowth, but what if you don't know you have Candidiasis? The truth is a Candida infection causes symptoms that closely resemble a slew of other illnesses. To make matters worse, many people continue to have an overgrowth... In the simplest analysis yeast infections are at least uncomfortable. Many women find the burning and itching symptoms cause to find instant relief with any cure readily available. See similar questions...

Can I use oral contraceptives while on the Insulite PCOS System?

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We do not recommend oral contraceptives because they are synthetic hormones that mask some of the symptoms of PCOS rather than fixing the problems. Treating absent menses with oral contraceptives does not treat the underlying disorder of PCOS and when the contraceptives are discontinued, the PCOS symptoms will persist. Our philosophy is to treat the cause of the disorder so that there is no longer a need for using contraceptives for inducing menses. See similar questions...

How effective are oral contraceptives?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
Oral contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy and are more effective than any non-surgical methods of birth control. When they are taken correctly, without missing any pills, the chance of becoming pregnant is less than 1% (1 pregnancy per 1000 women per year of use). Typical failure rates are actually 5% per year when women who have missed pills are included. The chance of becoming pregnant increases with each missed pill during a menstrual cycle. See similar questions...

What are the risks of taking oral contraceptives?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
For the majority of women, oral contraceptives can be taken safely. But there are some women who are at high risk of developing certain serious diseases that can be fatal or may cause temporary or permanent disability. See similar questions...

What are the benefits of taking oral contraceptives?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
In addition to preventing pregnancy, use of combination oral contraceptives may provide the following certain benefits: oral contraceptive use may provide some protection against developing two forms of cancer: cancer of the ovaries and cancer of the lining of the uterus See similar questions...

Can I take oral contraceptives while I am breastfeeding?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
If you are breast feeding, consult your doctor before starting oral contraceptives. You can discuss the option of a progestin-only pill, sometimes referred to as "POPs" or "the minipill". If you are breastfeeding, POPs will not affect the quality of amount of your breastmilk or the health of your nursing baby. Caution should be used if considering the use of combination oral contraceptives. Some of the drug will be passed on to the child in the milk. See similar questions...

What are the possible side effects of taking oral contraceptives?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
For most women oral contraceptives are free of serious or unpleasant side effects. The following are some common side effects from oral contraceptive use: Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting may occur while you are taking the pill. Irregular bleeding may vary from slight staining between menstrual periods to breakthrough bleeding which is a flow much like a regular period. See similar questions...

What should I do if I miss a period while taking oral contraceptives?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
There may be times when you may not menstruate regularly after you have completed taking a cycle of pills. If you have taken your pills regularly and miss one menstrual period, continue taking your pills for the next cycle but be sure to inform your health care provider before doing so. If you have not taken the pills daily as instructed and missed a menstrual period, you may be pregnant. See similar questions...

Do oral contraceptives affect laboratory tests?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
If you are scheduled for any laboratory tests, tell your doctor you are taking birth control pills. Certain blood tests may be affected by birth control pills. See similar questions...

Do any drugs interact with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
Certain drugs may interact with birth control pills to make them less effective in preventing pregnancy or cause an increase in breakthrough bleeding. Such drugs include rifampin; drugs used for epilepsy such as barbiturates (for example, phenobarbital), anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine (Tegretol is one brand of this drug), and phenytoin (Dilantin is one brand of this drug); phenylbutazone (Butazolidin is one brand), and possibly certain antibiotics. See similar questions...

What makes OrthoTriCyclen Oral Contraceptivedifferent from other oral contraceptives?

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OrthoTriCyclen Oral Contraceptive contains a progestin called norgestimate. Norgestimate has very little androgenic activity and may be less likely to cause unpleasant side effects among its users. What's more, OrthoTriCyclen Oral Contraceptive helps you take the right pill day after day. Yes. ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN is from the #1 maker of prescription birth control and clinically proven to help eliminate blemishes and maintain clearer skin. See similar questions...

Can I get a prescription for oral contraceptives at the Wellness Center?

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Yes. A private allergist must provide the serum and treatment plan. An appointment is necessary. There is no physician on site. See similar questions...

What warning signs should I be aware of while taking oral contraceptives?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
If any of these adverse effects occur while you are taking oral contraceptives, call your doctor immediately: Sharp chest pain, coughing of blood, or sudden shortness of breath (indicating a possible clot in the lung) Sudden severe headache or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, disturbances of vision or speech, weakness, or numbness in an arm or leg (indicating a possible stroke) Breast lumps (indicating possible breast cancer or fibrocystic disease of the breast; ask your doctor or health care pr. See similar questions...

My insurance doesn't pay for oral contraceptives and they are really expensive. What can I do?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
Many plans do not cover the cost of oral contraceptives. Ask your pharmacist if he/she can substitute with a generic. This can usually reduce the cost considerably. Many of the leading OCs have generic equivalents that are just as effective and a lot cheaper. See similar questions...

What should I know about the use of oral contraceptives before or during early pregnancy?

About Oral Contraceptives (OCs)
If you think you may be pregnant for any reason, check with your healthcare provider immediately to determine if you are pregnant. Do not continue to take oral contraceptives until you are sure that you are not pregnant, but continue to use another form of birth control. There is no conclusive evidence that oral contraceptive use is associated with an increase in birth defects when taken inadvertently during early pregnancy. See similar questions...

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