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Kristine Gonzaga's Articles in Health

  • Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control
    Most forms of birth control and their effects are temporary and reversible. This article provides information on how the common forms of contraceptive like barrier methods, spermicides, pills, and birth control shots work. It also discusses how soon a woman can get pregnant after stopping birth control.
  • Emergency Birth Control: An Overview
    Although conventional birth control methods are highly effective in preventing unplanned pregnancies, there is always a margin of error for mistakes and accidents. This article provides information on what constitutes a pregnancy, the different forms of emergency birth control, and how these EBC methods work.
  • PCOS: A Risk on Female Sexual Health
    Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a common condition in adolescent girls and young women. Deemed to be caused by hormonal imbalances, PCOS is a serious threat to female sexual health. This article provides information on PCOS including its definition, probable causes, symptoms, risks, and diagnosis and treatment.
  • A Guide on Coming Off Birth Control
    Birth control pills are among the most effective means to prevent unplanned pregnancies. However, coming off birth control to conceive is a tricky process if not done properly. This article provides information and a guide on the proper way to get off birth control and increase chances of getting pregnant.
  • Talking to Your Folks About Starting Birth Control
    Sex and sexual health are two topics young adults need more information on. However, the multitude of available information about these two are so varied that it is hard to distinguish which can be trusted or not. This article provides a guide for young adults about talking to their parents about sexual health and starting birth control to help them get the right information.
  • A Guide on Switching Birth Control Pills
    Birth control pills are one of the most common methods of contraception aside from condoms. However, unlike men who just have to look for the right size and fit to find one that is suitable for them, women cannot just use a pack of pills and switch to another for their next cycle. Similar to dating, most women may have to try and endure different pills and their side effects before finding the right one. For women who are thinking of switching birth control pills, below is guide on making the switch as smooth as possible:

    1. Discuss plans to switch pills with your gyne.

    Your gynecologist is your primary ally in your quest for better sexual health. Discuss the effects of your current pills with your gynecologist and how these affect your daily activities. Your gyne can help you determine whether these side effects are normal or are in excess. If you have a specific brand of pills in mind, confide in your gynecologist. There are two kinds of pills, combination pills and progestin-only pills. Depending on the kind, most pills have similar formulations. Your new pill of choice may have the same formulation as your current pill which will make the switch ineffective.

    2. Continue taking your old pill while waiting for the go-signal to switch.

    When your gyne warned you about stopping and switching to another pill during the middle of your cycle, heed the advice. Stopping and switching to another pill during the middle of your cycle can cause breakthrough or heavy bleeding and other symptoms like nausea and headaches. Aside from these, switching at the wrong time increases the chances of unwanted pregnancies and decreases the effectivity of the new pill.

    3. Take your placebo or inactive pills while waiting.

    Birth control pills are usually on 21-day cycles with 7 days of free-pill days before you start on a new pack. If you and your gyne agreed to switch on the next cycle, take your placebo pills during the 7 days in between your cycles. This will cause you to have a period and prime your body for the next cycle and new pills.

    4. Use additional birth control method.

    Pills need 7 days in your system to be fully effective in preventing pregnancies. So after starting your new pill pack, consider and use another birth control method when you engage in sexual intercourse. Additional birth control methods can come in the form of condoms or spermicides.

    5. Give your body time to adjust.

    Allow yourself a few cycles of using the new pill before deciding whether it is suitable for you. It is normal to experience irregular symptoms after your first cycle of taking the new pill. It may take a long time before your body can get accustomed to the switch and change in hormones. You may have to endure a few side effects like headaches, excess weight, or heavy bleeding during this adjustment period. If the symptoms really worry you, consult your gyne about them.
  • Serious Skin Care For Acne-Prone Skin
    There are lot of myths concerning possible causes and treatments for acne. However, some of these myths are downright misleading and can even cause acne conditions to worsen. This article provides insight and information about serious skin care for acne-prone skin by dispelling several acne myths that can misguide people in their quest for clearer, acne-free skin.
  • Pampering Natural Sleeping Aids For Your Body
    Sleep is one of the body's primary needs. Without it, a person cannot function well which can result in different negative effects like poor work performance and health. This article provides insights and information on the probable causes of lost sleep. It also gives suggestions and tips on using different natural sleeping aids to help promote better sleep.
  • Skin Care Ingredients to Watch Out For
    Skin care ingredients range from natural substances to those that are laboratory concoctions and synthetic materials. These ingredients, particularly those that are synthetic can cause adverse effects on the skin. This article provides information on potentially toxic skin care ingredients and discusses the probable effects of using these substances.
  • Providing Instant Burn Pain Relief
    Burns are such common accidents that can cause severe pain to victims with accompanying stinging. This article aims to provide a working knowledge of how to provide instant burn pain relief in case of minor burns to prevent the spread of damage and further infections.
  • Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks
    Anxiety attacks come with a variety of symptoms that can prevent a person from enjoying and living his life to the fullest. Anxiety disorders that trigger attacks are treatable but can take a long time. This article provides insights on what a person can expect during an anxiety attack and tips to prevent it from happening.
  • How to Identify Social Anxiety in Teens
    Social anxiety or social phobia affects different kinds of people, including teens. Although largely unrecognized, people with social phobia exhibit signs that can clue you in on their condition. This article discusses several symptoms that can help you identify social phobia especially in your children.

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