Lifestyle changes are aimed at reducing all risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease, and include the following: Quit smoking. Smoking allows LDL cholesterol to enter blood vessel walls more easily and cause damage. Healthy eating Increase exercise. Regular exercise appears to increase HDL levels while reducing LDL and triglycerides. Ensure blood pressure is normal [...]
The decision to start a medication depends on a person’s overall risk of heart disease and stroke (cardiovascular disease)- it’s different for different people. A cardiovascular risk calculator can be used to figure out your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years, based on your cholesterol results and other [...]
The mini pill (progesterone only pill) works by thickening the mucus in the cervix, preventing sperm from getting through to fertilise the egg. In some women, it also prevents ovulation. It must be taken every day during the same 3 hour period, otherwise pregnancy may occur.. There are no inactive or sugar pills, so unlike [...]
Most women get no side effects Some women get side effects such as irregular bleeding, headaches, acne, breast tenderness or changes in mood.
If used perfectly it is more than 99% effective, though with typical or “normal” use, it is about 91% effective
Yes, it can be used when breastfeeding, as it does not affect the flow of milk (whereas the combined oral contraceptive pill may reduce breast milk supply)
The POP is not usually the first choice if a woman wants to regulate her menstrual cycle. This is because the POP has different effects in different women- some may get irregular bleeding, others may get no period at all. So, whilst it may work out well for some users, it is not predictable (unlike [...]
Whilst there is evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) appears to cause a slight increase in breast cancer during use and for 5-10 years after stopping, the POP has not been connected to any increase in breast cancer.
Whilst the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is known to increase a woman’s risk of developing a clot, the risk of having a clot when using the POP is much lower.
As per Australian guidelines, the standard requirements for a medical certificate are: Name and address of the doctor issuing the certificate Name of the patient Date on which the examination took place Date on which the certificate was issued Date(s) on which the patient is or was unfit for attendance A diagnosis is not usually [...]
