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Is It Safe For Gay Men To Take Birth Control Pills ?
i hav a gay friend who also takes althea for 2months (coz many says it is really good for the skin - body and it works!) i wanna know if how many months or years should he take? im worried. thankyou.
Sat, 21 Jan 2012
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Althea is a hormonal pill and is used as a birthcontrol pill and even in cases of PCOD.If taken by a male it may cause disturbances of hormones in your body and can result in increase in breast size;skin changes;weight gain;retention of water leading to heaviness.So it is basically for females and not males so it is better your friend does not take it and for glowing skin he can consult a Dermatologist and get treated.Still if he wants then it is his wish.
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welcome to HealthcareMagic
Althea is a hormonal pill and is used as a birthcontrol pill and even in cases of PCOD.If taken by a male it may cause disturbances of hormones in your body and can result in increase in breast size;skin changes;weight gain;retention of water leading to heaviness.So it is basically for females and not males so it is better your friend does not take it and for glowing skin he can consult a Dermatologist and get treated.Still if he wants then it is his wish.
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