(As seen on the IMI website) When you hear the word menstruation, what do you think of? For many of you, you may think of PMS, cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches and fatigue. While these symptoms are an expected part of the female experience, it doesn’t mean these symptoms are healthy – or a necessary wayContinue reading “What is your menstrual cycle telling you?”
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Women on birth control pills have lower measures of ovarian reserve than non-users
A recent study from the Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark shows that oral contraceptives (“the Pill”) have a suppressive effect on two markers of ovarian reserve, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicle count (AFC). The AMH test helps to estimate ovarian reserve by measuring the number of follicles developing in the ovary at a particular time. The AFC isContinue reading “Women on birth control pills have lower measures of ovarian reserve than non-users”
Birth control pills Yasmin, Yaz linked to blood clots, strokes, death: 11,000+ lawsuits
Close to 12,000 lawsuits have been filed against the maker of oral contraceptives, Yasmin and Yaz. These drugs have been found to increase the risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. As of July 31, 2012, Bayer, the maker of these oral contraceptives, has paid more than US$402 million inContinue reading “Birth control pills Yasmin, Yaz linked to blood clots, strokes, death: 11,000+ lawsuits”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 