I remember the first time a friend told me she was using the birth control injection, Depo-Provera. she lamented that no matter what she did to lose weight, she seemed to be gaining. and it gave her mood swings. But, hey, at least she wasn’t overweight and moody from being preggers! (Though you would think with symptoms like that, you might as well be!) well, now research has gone and found another lovely side effect of the birth control shot: a 50 percent higher risk of breast cancer.

Women who used the shot of synthetic hormones for at least a year had double the risk of getting breast cancer, according to the study published in the journal Cancer Research. Family history, obesity, age, and pregnancy history didn’t seem to make a difference. Creepy, no?

There is some silver lining: Users’ risk dropped to that of non-users after several months of being injection-free. Plus, risk is low to begin with in younger women — like those in their 30s (1 in 233, according to the National Cancer Institute) — who tend to be the ones on Depo.

But here’s my Q … have they studied the long-term effects that do linger? there are plenty from certain types of birth control pills (vaginal dryness, gallstones, low libido), so I wouldn’t put the same past the shot. especially because the fake progesterone in the shot is the same used in the postmenopausal hormone therapy pill, Prempro, which was shown to boost women’s risk of breast cancer by 24 percent.

That finding plus this new one just serve as further proof that women need to be very cautious about using any drug made with fake hormones. It’s clear the body simply doesn’t know what to make of them, and they are prone to throwing our super-individual, delicate lady hormone balance off. even the maker of the drug, Pfizer, notes that women have to consider the “benefits and the risks” of their birth control. and if they’re admitting it, you know it’s true!

Does this study freak you out?

" It’s best to wearplastic gloves whiledealing with theblood and meat. Ifblood touches anypart one should washit away immediately,"Dr Akhtar Sheikh.

LAHORE: People should take extra care not to make direct contact with the blood and organs of animals sacrificed on Eidul Azha as a precaution to avoid the Congo virus, which can lead to the deadly Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, say doctors.

There have been no recent confirmed cases of the disease in Pakistan, but the lethality of the disease – it has a mortality rate of 30 per cent – means people should take extra care when handling animal parts, said Prof Mahmood Shaukat, head of paediatric surgery at Mayo Hospital.

He said that the symptoms of the disease are similar to dengue, including high grade fever and bleeding from the skin and mucous membranes. Another symptom is mood swings. “A person’s mood goes from hyperactivity to depression during the course of the disease,” he said.

Pakistan Medical Society Chairman Dr Masood Akhtar Sheikh said that many animals were asymptomatic, meaning they could carry the virus without showing any symptoms of the disease.

“To avoid the virus people should check that they don’t have any cuts or bruises on the hand when slaughtering an animal so that the animal’s blood doesn’t touch that part. It’s best to wear plastic gloves while dealing with the blood and meat. If blood touches any part one should wash it away immediately. Once the meat is cooked, the virus is killed,” said Dr Sheikh.

Too much red meat will kill you

Doctors also suggested that people try to avoid too much red meat, salt and chillies, which increase stomach acidity and can be dangerous for those with stomach ulcers, diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis, or other liver, renal and cardiac problems. He added that fatty meat could lead to hypertension and heart disease.

Dr Sheikh said that the average adult should not eat more than 200 to 250 grams of red meat a day. “Red meat increases the level of uric acid in the blood. this puts a burden on the kidneys and can lead to gout,” he said. “People with kidney or liver problems should be extra careful.”

Also, when barbequing meat to make tikkas or sajji, he said, try to avoid overcooking. “Excessive burning of the meat can produce chemicals that can be dangerous for the health, and some of these are carcinogens,” he added. “The use of cola or other fizzy drinks with spicy food can do extra harm.”

Family physician Dr Israr Hussain Asif said that certain dishes like brain masala, and siree paye were very rich in cholesterol and should be avoided by those with a high cholesterol level.

He added that the blood and gore of an animal sacrifice could have harmful psychological effects on the young. “Children should be kept away from the slaughter scene as this can lead to future phobias,” he said.

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Prof of Surgery Dr Latif Aftab said that another health hazard of the day was the threat of injury by sharp knives or the animal itself during the slaughter ritual. “There are such instances every Eidul Azha,” he said.

He said that mutton and beef were high in protein and nutritional value but should be eaten in combination with yoghurt and vegetables. He said that meat should be kept in a cool place before freezing. It must also be cooked thoroughly or can cause various infections.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 7th,  2011.

I just want to know if there is any way to know if I should go and get my hormones checked out because I am suffering from achne that never goes away and my period comes pretty much once a month but I can't count and know when it is going to come that month.

Ok, a normal period comes every 28 days so if your period comes on the first of April, your next period is April 28. It's easy to check. if your period cannot be checked like this it's irregular. It seems u have a hormonal imbalance. here are the symptoms of hormonal imbalances.

Fatigue
Craving sweets or carbs
Feeling depresed or overwhelmed
PMS
Fuzzy thinking
Digestive issues
Anxiety
Heart palpitation
Breast pain
Urinary dysfunction
Mood swings or irritibility
Weight gain
Fibroids
Irregular periods
Vaginal dryness
Hair loss/Dry skin
Insomnia
Stiffness or joint pain
Fuzzy thinking.

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hey i suffer from the same thing, so if u find something out please share it w/me

Acne is a bacterial infection. It needs to be treated with topical antibiotics. As a last resort, oral antibiotics. Acne is not a symptom of any hormone imbalance.

An irregular period is quite normal too. It's not a sign of any serious hormone imbalance. The younger you are, the more irregular you are going to be. Although you state that you have period once a month. that sounds pretty darn regular to me.

I'm writing a script right now for a new drama. and at one point one of the characters will make a mistake and sleep with someone without protection. The guys gets sick and that character will believe that she's sick too. but in reality she's pregnant. so I'm asking if there are any STD's that gives symptoms similar to bein pregnant? Like for example naussea, light headedness maybe etc.

Hepatitis a. its symptoms include, but are not limited to: flu-like illness, nausea, and vomiting. that would be a minor experience of symptoms for Hepatitis a. most STD's have symptoms, like itching in affected area, excessive bleeding, excessive pain during urination, weight loss, fever, and discomfort while having sex. Common symptoms of pregnancy, are fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, breast enlargement, excessive urination, missed period, taste changes, mood swings, and increase in stress levels. so, STD symptoms and pregnancy symptoms are extremely different. I'd try either Hepatitis a., or using something completely different in your script.

Is this possible? Isn't it the hormone that makes you feel nauseous, tired, etc.? So, if there isn't enough hormone in your body yet for the test to pick up on, then there can't be enough hormone in your body yet to cause symptoms, right? can anyone clear this up?

Yes, it's possible. I thought that sounded nuts until it happened to me. I started feeling pregnant almost right away. I was tired and felt like I had horrible PMS. No nausea, though. It was a couple weeks after that started before I got a positive test.

Yeah, most people really don't feel anything until about 8 weeks, and then they get tired/sick. before then those symptoms can easily be confused with period symptoms.

well at 3 weeks pregnant i was urinating alot, tender breast, and mood swings. i found out a day 2 days before my period was due.

I say yes!!!! I always just KNEW I was pregnant, before I even missed one period! I would feel faint. I would know right away.

only thing that prevents people, because most of the commission of a sugar-free diet than any other cause is no fear of sugar withdrawal symptoms. – They did not leave stop withdrawal symptoms of sugar addiction, compared to many other medicines are pretty mild, so the task of an addiction to sugar and other refined carbs is fairly easy. E 'to stay "clean" after it hard.

Other drugs, such as tobacco (and caffeine) have far moreunpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

may occur in the early days without sugar, headaches, fatigue, depression, drowsiness, rash, sore throat or mucus.

withdrawal symptoms from sugar do not let stop you from kicking the sugar level Habit

Fatigue and drowsiness can occur every day when you eat a diet rich in sugar, blood sugar rises and falls like – but usually not the fault of these symptoms, especially the mood swings so you can eat a few . when weaning the sugar They are veryaware that these symptoms must be changed in the past from your diet, and we look forward to the day that will then be completely free of them.

Headaches could be caffeine withdrawal is very painful and can last for 2 days or more, while sugar withdrawal symptoms are generally milder in, but can last for a week or two. Some people may be little or no discomfort to the whole experience and is easy to enjoy all the benefits of sugar-free diet almost immediately.

EThe benefits are enormous – better health, better mood, a feeling of vitality and think more clearly.

Sorry, the thought of sugar withdrawal symptoms are an effective barrier to change in good health. People often think that they were much worse than they really are, or think I'm very happy to be a lot more. part of this argument is really about the "stinking thinking" causes created by the addiction.

Know how long your symptoms will give you the lastthe force is moving through the withdrawal phase to commit health. you do not want to be well taken, the annoying symptoms please ring that only a few hours before symptoms would be gone.

For this reason, it is important to emphasize that knowing when you will not feel better. Think of it as a case of voluntary flu, and commit to working with them. In a few days will be over.

this means that you are freesugar cravings for good? No

As already mentioned, not the hard part to give up sugar. E 'to remain free of sugar, if they have passed through the first few weeks. Your mild symptoms at first withdrawal actually stay focused and remind you of your goal to start a healthy diet.

It 's later, when you feel healthy and seem full of energy, when the lure of possible "only" treat it like a harmless indulgence. To be sure to stay on the new, healthy diet, you need aPlan, which prevents you from falling back into old, unhealthy food.

withdrawal symptoms from sugar do not let stop you from kicking the sugar level Habit

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I'm just having my uterus removed (it's enlarged and prolapsed and is causing alot of issues…I'm not having any bleeding problems etc,) my tubes and ovaries will be left alone. I know I won't get a period any longer, but since I won't be needing hormones, I should be OK, right? No mood swings or any other symptoms I'm hoping. I'm not going through menopause, I've been tested via bloodwork and also a uterine biopsy.

I would like to know the signs and symptoms that pregnant women have had before they knew they were pregnant. Did you dream about food at all?

Lol, well I never had dreams about food. but the symptoms I had before I found out that I was pregnant was, a missed period, a white milky discharge, also a cold sweat. but every woman is different and some don't have any symptoms at all. but you can also look for sore breasts, but by the time I got them, I already found out I was pregnant. Your best bet is to take an at home pregnancy test, if it comes up negative try again in a few days or a week. if that one comes up negative too, and you really feel that you are pregnant then go to your OBGYN and he/she can request blood work or maybe even give you an ultrasound. Good Luck.

I have had four children some signs are morning sickness being tired mood swings, eating more than usual, you have food cravings sometimes depending on the person weight gain.some people also have their period the entire time their pregnant. if you have not took a test to see if you are i think you should

Very sore boobies, more tired than usual, constipation, nausea, just feeling pregnant! I never dreamed about food, but my appetite sure went up in the evening! Hope you get the news your looking for!

Lol, i wish that was the only symptom! Just the usual stuff tired, sore breasts, period like pains, moody. Hope you get the result your after.

I think I might have low blood sugar (having weird vision, headaches, light headed, anxiety, and last week these weird mood swings). I have to wait until the blood tests come back later this week. But I was wondering, dont these symptoms only occur sometimes, and not everyday all day?

Usually you have these symptoms when you blood sugar is dropping or is low… make sure that you are eating at regular intervals and don't go for long periods of time without having a snack.. I would also keep a piece of candy on you at all times, so if you start having these symptoms you can pop it in your mouth and it may make you feel better… my mom has low blood sugar and when it starts dropping she starts shaking uncontrollably almost like she is having a seizure… she carries sugar pills with her… good luck..

But as it affects younger women, the issue of pregnancy can be a matter of particular concern.

As the menopause usually occurs at around the age of fifty, specialists use the term early menopause or rather “premature ovarian dysfunction” when it occurs before the age of 40.

When menopause occurs, periods cease. Sometimes it engenders menstrual cycle problems, including hot flushes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, etc.

And according to medical experts, women should consult with their doctors as soon as they start experiencing some of the symptoms.

While early menopause can be brought on by treatment for certain types of cancer, chromosome anomalies can also be to blame, as can auto-immune diseases.

Smoking too has been shown to be a risk factor. however, it is often the case that the precise cause of early menopause remains unknown.

To improve the patient’s quality of life, but also to avoid the risks associated with the menopause, and osteoporosis in particular, appropriate treatment may be offered.

So speak to your doctor.