Birth Control and Nutrition

As you may know this is nutrition mouth. I’ve never thought about when taking birth control that people can lessen the impact of side effects with good nutrition. I never knew that your nutrition can be a big part in preventing health issues such as medication side effects and stress. There may be some health concerns while taking hormonal contraceptives, and good nutrition can prevent some.

For example, when women take Depo-Provera they may to lose some bone density. Depo-Provera is a birth control shot. Women should increase their calcium intake when they are taking Depo-Provera, because it decreases the amount of calcium in your bones. People can find calcium in dairy products, and nuts and beans. Also, people can take a calcium supplement to prevent bone loss. Bone loss is not the only worry when taking hormonal contraception. When using a copper IUD (intra-uterine device) some woman may lose iron in their bodies. There is iron loss, because of increased blood loss during their period. Most women are monitored to see how much anemia. Women can find iron in meats, proteins, and grains.  Another thing to have concern for is weight gain while using hormonal contraceptives. All hormonal contraceptives do have progesterone in them, which can cause a bigger appetite, and that could lead to weight gain. The weight gain is not much it’s only 3-6lbs. Make sure you exercise, while using hormonal contraceptives. It’s important to talk to your doctor about hormonal contraceptives and nutrition, and see which one is right for you.