Are birth control pills gateway to Big pharma part 2
Hormonal birth control pills can increase the risk of hypertension, heart disease & Stroke too ! The risk greatly increases after age 35 and for women who smoke.
They also increase the risk of hepatic adenomas ,breast cancer & cervical cancer .
Some studies suggest that long-term use of oral contraceptives may increase the risk of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD).
Studies have shown that long-term use of an oral contraceptive is associated with an increased risk of gallbladder disease compared with no use. They can increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement, which can lead to gallstones.
Do birth control pills increase risk of Autoimmune conditions ?
Yes 😞
Oral contraceptives stimulate a shift from the Th1 to the Th2 immune branch. This can produce an imbalance of the immune system, perpetuating autoimmune conditions.
Ethinyl estradiol, a component of combined oral contraceptives (COCs), may increase the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
The ethinyl estradiol in birth control pills has a pro inflammatory effect which increases risk of blood clotting.
Ethinyl estradiol, a component of combined oral contraceptives (COCs), may increase the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
The ethinyl estradiol in birth control pills has a pro inflammatory effect which increases risk of blood clotting.
A population-based study found that the risk of SLE increased with the dose of ethinyl estradiol in COCs. The risk was particularly high for women who had recently started taking COCs.
Birth control pills, can make interstitial cystitis (IC) symptoms worse. IC, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic condition that causes pelvic pain and a frequent urge to urinate.
Do birth control pills make your bones brittle ?
Birth control pills can thin our bones, leading to osteoporosis. Birth control pills impair our ability to build muscle, despite exercise.
Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) can affect liver health, with potential complications including intrahepatic cholestasis, benign hepatic tumors (adenomas), and in rare cases, hepatocellular carcinoma. Long-term use of OCPs may increase the risk of liver tumors, while the use of higher estrogen doses in older OCP formulations was associated with more liver-related side effects.
Possible Liver Complications Associated with OCPs:
Intrahepatic Cholestasis: Disruption of bile flow within the liver, potentially leading to jaundice, itching, and abdominal pain.
Benign Hepatic Tumors (Adenomas): OCP use is linked to the development of benign liver tumors, which may require monitoring or surgical removal if they become large or cause complications.
Hepatic Vein Thrombosis: Formation of blood clots in the hepatic veins, which can be a serious complication.
Sinusoidal Dilatation and Peliosis Hepatis: Dilated blood vessels and small, blood-filled cysts in the liver, often associated with long-term OCP use.
Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes, often associated with cholestasis or other liver problems.
Abnormal Liver Function Tests: Elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST) may indicate liver damage.
Birth control pills can also increase risk of development of yeast infections & candida overgrowth. They can also change vaginal pH for some people, which potentially leads to infections.
Recent studies have shown that the use of oral contraceptives is associated with increased risk of neutropenia and high circulating oestrogen levels are associated with staphylococcal nasal carriage among women.
Birth control pills don't treat root cause of PCOS !
Have you ever wondered how birth control pills could treat PCOS if they caused insulin resistance?
Yes ,They cause insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance thus increasing risk of development diabetes mellitus. Depletion of zinc & magnesium could also contribute to increased risk of diabetes mellitus. How on earth could oral contraceptive pills treat PCOS if they cause insulin resistance !
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