Certain drugs interact with the other drug when have combined action. These interactions either increases or decrease the action of drugs or medication. Similarly, tobacco interacts with oral contraceptives. Tobacco is consumed directly or indirectly via cigarette. Now day’s women smoke equally to men and are at high risk developing illness. Oral conception does not affect the women who do not smoke. Women at the age of 35 have high risk to illness due to the combined action of tobacco and oral contraceptive. (more…)

Birth control pills are used to prevent pregnancy. On the whole birth control pills are two types, a combination pill and mini pill. The modes of action of both the pills are similar. The main components in the combination pill are the progesterone and estrogen which have combined action. The mini pills consist of only the progesterone. Habitual consumption of these pills develops adverse side effects. Similar to other medications birth pill also develops certain side effects. Prescription is based on the factors such as age, weight, physical health and gynecological history. Consumption of pills on the advice of gynecologist will be better because side effects will be reduced. Certain women who show allergic reaction towards estrogen can avoid combination pill. (more…)