While there are a lot of different options for birth control, the most widely used is the birth control pill, often just referred to as “the pill” which use synthetic hormones to suppress ovulation to prevent pregnancy. Recently some new forms of hormonal contraceptives have become available such as the NuvaRing, which is a plastic ring that is placed inside the vagina that releases a constant low dose of hormones into your body. Another is the Ortho Evra Patch that works in the similar way by releasing low dose hormones through the skin to prevent pregnancy.

While these products are an effective method of birth control, they do have some risks. These risks, such as blood clotting, increase with age, or if a woman uses tobacco products. Another important thing you want to understand is that the estrogen component of these products has been linked to a wide variety of nutritional deficiencies, including Vitamin C, Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), Folic acid, Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin), Magnesium, Zinc and Selenium.

Women may use birth control pills for many years, and don’t discontinue their use until

If you want to learn more about what types of side effects may be attributed to nutritional deficiencies, or what some of your options are to supplement your diet to avoid any of these potential pitfalls, please visit us at: http://www.essential-nutrients.net/contraceptivehormonetherapyessentialnutrients.htm

To learn more about how different over the counter and prescription medication can impact your nutritional status and how you can be tested for these by your doctor please visit: http://www.essential-nutrients.net/

To learn more about all the different essential nutrients your body uses and how they can impact your health please visit: http://www.essential-nutrients.net/vitamins_minerals.htm

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