According to an expert in the field, this contraceptive method is one of the oldest and provides several benefits, including: decreased risk of colon cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and is even used to reduce menstrual cramps. .
In addition, this medication is also used to treat endometriosis, a painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. The ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue that lines the pelvis are the most affected.
The non-profit organization AFFIRM provides a variety of sexual health information and resources in an accessible manner to the community.
Some of the services are:
- Birth control
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Pregnancy tests and treatments
- Pap smears and breast exams
The expert recommends that women visit the gynecologist at least once a year from their adolescence to prevent some type of disease or infection.
