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Noncontraceptive Benefits of Birth Control Pills

March 10, 2017

Download a PDF of this fact sheet here Noncontraceptive Benefits of Birth Control Pills Most women will use birth control pills at some time in their lives. But many women don’t know that birth control pills also can be used to treat a variety of female problems and can have some surprising health benefits. Birth control pills are made of synthetic (laboratory derived) versions of the two ovarian hormones: progesterone and estradiol. Also, birth control pills can contain synthetic forms of b

Endometriosis and Infertility: Can Surgery Help?

March 10, 2017

Download a PDF of this fact sheet here What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is when tissue is found outside the uterus that appears similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium). Endometriosis may grow on the outside of your uterus, ovaries, and tubes and even on your bladder or intestines. This tissue can irritate structures that it touches, causing pain and adhesions (scar tissue) on these organs. How can I tell if I have endometriosis? Many women with endometriosis have pelvic or ab