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Oral contraceptives are chemicals taken by mouth to inhibit normal fertility. All act on the hormonal system. Female oral contraceptives have been on the market since the early 1960s, and enjoy great popularity. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Pre-menstrual Syndrome ... | 213 |
63% |
| Endometriosis | 8 |
63% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 4 |
75% |
| Acne | 2 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 2 |
0% |
Overall, 64% (236
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Oral Contraceptives Reviews
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I feel like my symptoms are a little better when I'm on the pill
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It helps a little since its regulates my cicle every 3 months but my periods are still very painfull.
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Definitely helps.yet still in pain.
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I started on them for the intended purpose, but I'm also on them to help acne and help ease menstrual pain. I think it helps the menstrual pain a little. I probably wouldn't take it just for that though.
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these help most of the time. every now and then a painful period comes through.
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have been on the seasonal for a couple years so i only have my period every 3 months. it works ok but i have to really keep myself in check when i do have it and it seems tripely worse!
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They did what they were supposed to do, but as aforementioned- I get irritated with such a high-maintenance medications regimen.
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was taking birth control 2 relieve cramps; I suffered from vomitting, and headaches.
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Don't think it helps emotionally.
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Helps me to know when my moods may change because my periods are irregular.
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