Tag: Periods and Birth Control

“Ever wondered, ‘can you ovulate on birth control?’ Would you believe that anywhere from 10 to 85% of cycles could be ovulatory, depending on the type of birth control used? This does not mean that you are likely to get pregnant in all of those instances. But ovulating on birth control, also known as breakthrough ovulation, is more common and has greater implications than you might think. So how can you know if or when breakthrough ovulation happens to you while on birth control? Are there signs of ovulation while on birth control? I’ll cover the answer to that question and others here.”

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“Have you ever missed school or work due to a heavy, painful period? Stayed home and canceled plans because of awful cramps, nausea, or headaches? Why does some period pain get worse with age? This is the reality many women (estimates range from 45% to 95%!) experience every month [1]. These symptoms may seem inevitable and difficult to understand, but there are a whole host of causes for period pain. By understanding your cycle and the reasons for painful menstruation, you can get to the bottom of why you’re experiencing these symptoms. Here I’ll share how heavy painful periods can be addressed in a way that hopefully heals them at their source. “

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