“Birth control pill?”
Basically, the pill has been recommended to me by a couple of doctors due to my very painful periods. My doctor suspects that this intense pain is likely a side effect of endometriosis and that taking the pill could help to reduce my pain as well as suppress the growth of more unwanted tissue. For these reasons I think that using this medication would be a good idea. However, I have concerns about how it will affect me mentally. I've done a lot of reading on this medication and a good collection of sources say that it has the potential to affect cognition and mood. These two factors are my greatest concerns as I am a college student and, admittedly, an overachiever. So, my main concern is that the pill could somehow affect my cognition in a way that might impact my studies, or that it might inhibit my ability to problem solve or my intelligence in general. Is there any likelihood of this happening?
Female | 17 years old
Complaint duration: 25/11/2021
Medications: none
Conditions: Suspected endometriosis
1 Answer
There are no known long-term cognitive effects from birth control pills. As a functional medicine practitioner I offer clients an elimination diet and lifestyle modifications to decrease systemic inflammation, which will alleviate menstrual symptoms. It is also possible to add omega-3 fish oil and modulate fat intake to steer away from inflammatory omega-6 fats and
towards omega-3's to find an optimal physiologic balance and bring about a lower inflammatory response overall.
I hope this helps.
towards omega-3's to find an optimal physiologic balance and bring about a lower inflammatory response overall.
I hope this helps.
