Monthly Archives: June 2019

Preventing a migraine or reducing its intensity is possible only through a holistic approach. Also, since there isn’t a known cure that could ultimately treat a migraine, the migraine sufferers have lost hope in the possibility of being completely cured. It results in more stress and an even more painful migraine.

These are pills used for controlling birth commonly referred to as ‘the pill’ which contains hormones that change the functioning of the body. The pills are a type of female contraception and are quite effective in preventing pregnancy. The two hormones found in the pills are a man-made form of progestin and oestrogen which occur naturally in a woman’s body. These hormones stops ovulation from taking place thus no egg is released during a woman’s menstrual cycle. Progestin as well makes the mucus found around the cervix to be thick and sticky thus preventing sperms from gaining entrance to the uterus.

Hormone therapy has been used to treat symptoms brought about by menopause. Hormone therapy has been used to help in preventing bone loss as well as in reducing symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal discomfort.