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Have Been On Femilon. Can It Be Related To High Cholesterol? Why Do I Get Headaches Before Cycle?
Question: hi, I have been on femilon ( contraceptive pill) since 2010. My cholestreol level prior to taking this was 150-170 and now it has gone up to 239. Is this increase related to taking femilon ?
I also get headaches just before I start my cycle.
I also get headaches just before I start my cycle.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The increase in the levels of cholesterol and the mild headache that you are having are both likely to be related to taking of oral pills femilon. Since your cholesterol level is rising, it is advisable to stop taking these pills for 6 months and get your blood cholesterol levels re evaluated to see the effect.
Dietary modifications and regular exercise will also help in bringing down the cholesterol levels to normal.
In the meantime you can use barrier methods of contraception like condoms and vaginal spermicidal jellies.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The increase in the levels of cholesterol and the mild headache that you are having are both likely to be related to taking of oral pills femilon. Since your cholesterol level is rising, it is advisable to stop taking these pills for 6 months and get your blood cholesterol levels re evaluated to see the effect.
Dietary modifications and regular exercise will also help in bringing down the cholesterol levels to normal.
In the meantime you can use barrier methods of contraception like condoms and vaginal spermicidal jellies.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your quick response.
Does this mean I have to be on medication to bring down my cholesterol levels or watching my diet and excercising is good enough during the next 6 months while I am off the pill ?
Does this mean I have to be on medication to bring down my cholesterol levels or watching my diet and excercising is good enough during the next 6 months while I am off the pill ?
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It seems that stopping the pill, dietary modifications and a moderate amount of exercise will help in bringing down the cholesterol to desired levels. You may avoid taking any cholesterol lowering medications for now.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Thanks for writing again.
It seems that stopping the pill, dietary modifications and a moderate amount of exercise will help in bringing down the cholesterol to desired levels. You may avoid taking any cholesterol lowering medications for now.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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