The pills have given me my life back. However, I stopped taking them about three months ago, first by accident, and then to see what would happen. Of course the cramps and associated symptoms are beginning to reappear. I am concerned about taking the pills all the time especially when I don't need them for birth control. The newer, low-dose oral contraceptives pose very few health risks and have many health benefits unrelated to contraception.
Some physicians now recommend a formulation with low-dose progestin and a reduced level of estrogen.
If you have been taking the same pill for years, you may want to ask your doctor about the newer dosages. Also, we are learning more about pre-menstrual syndrome and ways to treat it. It discusses additional ways to relieve this syndrome. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. This product is used to relieve the inflammation of certain skin problems that respond to corticosteroid treatment.