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It is a known fact that the hormones in oral contraception (estrogen & progestogen) may cause water retention in some individuals, resulting in increased weight. This is normally not.
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Can the pill be good for you? Can you feel OK when you`re on it? Is it doing anything positive for you besides preventing an unwanted pregnancy? Uyazi.co.za is here to answer all those questions and many more. Browse around and discover all you need to know about the Oral Contraceptive Pill.
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Q: Are there any additional health benefits to taking the pill?
Yes - as well as short-term benefits such as more regular, lighter and less painful periods, in the long-term the pill is known to reduce the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer by as much as 20% and 50% respectively. Guillebaud, J. Contraception: Your Questions Answered. Churchill Livingstone, 2009
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