Endometriosis: How To Take Continuous Oral Contraceptive Pills

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Taking the Pill continuously means that you will take one active pill (containing the female hormones estrogen and progestin) every day without a break. This will help keep the lining […]

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Endometriosis: Continuous Hormonal Pills (OCPs)

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Combination hormonal treatment is very effective for treating endometriosis. Hormonal treatment doesn’t “cure” endometriosis, but it may help with controlling pain by stopping your periods and preventing endometriosis from getting […]

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Endometriosis: Hormonal Treatment Overview

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There is no surgical cure for endometriosis, and if it is untreated it can grow, causing pain and possibly lowering your changes of pregnancy in the future. This is why […]

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Endometriosis: Pain and Symptom Tracking

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Keeping track of pelvic pain, menstrual cramps, and other symptoms such as pain when you pass urine or when you have a bowel movement is important. Be sure to write […]

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Endometriosis: Frequently Asked Questions

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Why do I need to have surgery and medicine for my endo? Endometriosis can only be diagnosed by laparoscopy. At the time of a laparoscopy, great care is taken to […]

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Endometriosis: General Information

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What is endometriosis? Endometriosis, pronounced, “end–o–me–tree–o–sis” can affect individuals born with female reproductive organs of all ages. It is an inflammatory condition that occurs when tissue similar to the inside […]

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stretch marks

How can I get rid of the stretch marks on my thighs?

Stretch marks are fine lines that look purplish or reddish when they first appear. These marks tend to show up when a person grows or gains weight very quickly. Stretch […]

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Gambling

Gambling involves betting money (or other valuables) for the chance to win money or other things. Some gambling activities (such as darts or pool) require skill, where other activities are […]

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Bipolar Disorder

Everyone has ups and downs in their mood or feelings of “moodiness” once in a while. When these ups and downs involve extreme emotions and begin to interfere with normal […]

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birth control pills

I’m on birth control pills and my boyfriend and I use condoms. Recently while we were having sex, the condom broke. I forgot to take my Pill that night, could I still get pregnant?

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There is a slight chance you could be pregnant. You should always take a forgotten birth control pill as soon as you remember. If you miss 1 birth control pill, […]

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