I'm currently using hormonal contraceptives. Can you explain their potential impact on mood and mental health, and are there alternative options to consider? @Sexologist

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Meemansha asked 280 days ago

I'm currently using hormonal contraceptives. Can you explain their potential impact on mood and mental health, and are there alternative options to consider? @Sexologist_DrKalps

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Sexologist_DrKalps

・answered 277 days ago

Hormonal contaceptives in long term have effects on your desire. It stops ovulation and regular hormonal changes in a cycles to stop pregnancy. but These hormones in turn, reduce your natural hormones if taken for long term. So it affects your Desire. Also it can cause Weight gain Mood changes

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Sexologist_DrKalps

・answered 277 days ago

There are some alternative methods. barrier methods like Condom, female condom/diaphragm, etc. Or if you have regular periods, download ovulation monitoring app and use precautions during unsafe period. If your partner have good control over ejaculation, withdrawal method is also useful. U can go for copper T

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intimacycoachsampadafotedar

・answered 230 days ago

Hi! Hope you are doing well. You can definitely go for barrier methods like condoms/ female condoms/ diaphragms, etc. They not only prevent unwanted pregnancy but also provide protection from STIs Hormonal contraceptives are good but some of them can have multiple side effects like weight gain, mood swings, stress, etc. So see which method suits you the best!

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You would generally need calcium and vitamin d supplements once you hit your 40s. As you grow older your calcium absorption decreases and it is very important to maintain certain calcium levels for your bone and muscle strength. Vitamin d is needed for better absorption of calcium as well as for good mood regulation. Apart from that most other supplements get prescribed based on deficiency.

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Menopause means stopping of female hormones, especially Estrogen. Because it is necessary for your vagina as well as your overall health, you can take so many natural Medicines instead of taking just supplements. You may face vaginal dryness, mood swings/ emotional ups and downs and osteoporosis. Also hot flushes irritates most. Just supplements are not sufficient if these symptoms are irritating you. Then Take proper consultation with your doctor. Natural medicines are more useful in my opinion.

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There is no restriction for your diet during your menstrual cycle. Nor are there any foods that you necessarily should eat, except for foods high in iron. Because of the blood loss, there is also some iron loss w/menstruation. Therefore, foods high in iron content can help replace the iron stores that women need. These foods can include dark chocolate in small amounts, molasses, and then green leafy veggies such as spinach, beef, turkey, etc. You can google for a more comprehensive list. Otherwise, no special diet is required.

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Yes, any women who is menstruating can use tampon. Only one should be cautious while using it. Unlike a pad, it is placed internally, inside of the vaginal canal. They are made of rayon, or a blend of rayon and cotton, along with synthetic fibers. Depending on your flow, it can be kept inside for 6-8 hrs. Once inserted correctly, a tampon is held in place by the vagina and expands as it soaks up menstrual blood. However, in addition to menstrual blood, the tampon also absorbs the vagina's natural lubrication and bacteria, which can change the normal pH, increasing the risk of infections. So always cautious about changing it time to time. You can use pad/tampon/menstrual cup as per your need. But while playing sports, during swimming it's better to use tampon/menstrual cup. Tampons also are easy to store in a purse or pocket. Another advantage to tampons is that they can't be felt because they're inside the body.

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A tampon is a menstrual product designed to absorb blood and vaginal secretions by insertion into the vagina during menstruation. Unlike a pad, it is placed internally, inside of the vaginal canal. Once inserted correctly, a tampon is held in place by the vagina and expands as it soaks up menstrual blood. Any girl of any age can who is menstruating can use them, there’s no one age where it suddenly becomes ok to use them or it’s not ok to use them.

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In ancient times, it was said that a couple should not have sex during periods when woman is on her period. But From a modern medical point of view, sexual intercourse during menstruation is normal and not perversion. But it can be associated, although remotely, with undesirable pregnancy, the development of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and possible endometriosis. To avoid pregnancy/infection one can use condom while doing it. But regularly indulging in period sex can be cause of retrograde menstruation and it can carry fresh pieces of endometrium which can get implantated outside uterus like on ovaries, uterine ligaments or even rectum. This is endometriosis. So take this into consideration.

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