University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, April 6, 1988
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On Campus
Lynn Hellebull will speak about "PAC. Democracy's Scourge or Salvation?" at 11:40 a.m. today at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Center, 1204 Oread Ave.
A lecture. "The English Discovery of Medieval England." by Richard W. Clement, special collections librarian, will be at 3:30 p.m. today at 326 Research Library.
- Entry deadline for recreation services tennis doubles is at 5 p.m. today in 208 Robinson Center. Cost is $4 a队.
A Campus Christians meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today in the Daisy Hill Room of the Burge Union.
A teacher in-service program designed to inform educators how to
teach children about world hunger will be at 7 p.m. today in 300 Strong Hall. The briefing is sponsored by KU Students War Against Hunger.
An art lecture, "Under the Influence: Photography and the Other Visual Arts," with Andy Grundberg, author and critic, will be at 7 p.m. today at the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium.
A student recital by Phil Wizer is scheduled for 8 p.m. today in Swartouth Recital Hall at Murphy Hall.
A lecture, "Discrimination and Sexual Orientation," sponsored by the Lawrence Tenants Association is scheduled for 8 p.m. today in Alderdon Auditorium at the Kansas Union.
TONIGHT
Miller Music presents:
Joe "KING" Carrasco
Party to this wild
man's Bandido Rock
with special guests
The Graveltones
(adv, tx)
WOW!
Alligator
recording artists
BIG TWIST & the
MELLOW FELLOWS
R&B from Chicago
Don't miss this special treat!
Fri. 8
Lawrence Hunger Benefit featuring:
MaHOOTS,
COMMON GROUND
HOMESTEAD GRAYS
Miller Music presents America's #1 Reggae Band KILLER BEES
a must-see for Reggae fans!
Watkins Awareness
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ine Watkin's Health Center has...
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- Initiated Dental Screening Operations
- Established Eating Disorders Support Groups (ANAD)
- Established an Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Group
- Developed and published a Patient Bill of Rights.
Sponsored by Student Health Advisory Board Funded by Student Senate
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Board of Class Officers Elections
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Since 1960 hormone levels
Pumping iron has replaced flower power. Pinstripes have replaced paisley. And Wall Street has replaced Woodstock.
But of all the major changes that have taken place since the 60's, one is hardly visible at all: the change that has taken place in the Pill.
In 1960, the Pill contained as much as 150 mcgs. of the hormone estrogen. Today, it's down to 35 mcgs. or less. That's a fraction of the original dosage.
Yet, today's Pill is as effective as yesterday's. In fact, it's still the most effective birth control available other than sterilization.
But is the Pill right for you? You should see your doctor to help you answer that. If the answer is yes, then the ultimate decision is yours. And it's important that you learn all you can about oral contraceptives.
First and foremost, what are the risks? Does the Pill cause cancer? Will it make you less fertile? Do you need to take a rest from it? These are just a few questions that have surrounded the Pill since 1960. Questions which must be addressed by you and your physician.
What about the Pill and breast cancer? Although there are conflicting reports concerning this issue, the Centers for Disease Control reported that women who took the Pill, even for 15 years, ran no higher risk of breast cancer than women who didn't. The CDC also reported that ovarian and uterine cancer are substantially less common among women who use oral contraceptives.
But if the Pill is so effective at preventing pregnancy, it can later prevent you from having a baby when you're ready to have one? Studies
The Pill has been shown to have other health benefits as well. Pill users are less likely to develop pelvic inflammatory disease (tubal infections), benign breast disease, ovarian cysts and iron deficiency anemia, not to mention menstrual cramps.
indicate that if you were fertile before you took the Pill, taking it will not affect your ability to have children later. Some women may experience a short period of readjustment after discontinuing the Pill. Even so, most women usually become pregnant soon.
in the Pill have
One piece of advice you may have heard if you're on the Pill is that you should take an occasional rest from it. Yet there's no medical basis for this advice. Furthermore, a rest could turn out to be anything but restful, since switching to a less effective form of birth control increases your chances for unplanned pregnancy.
Now that you know what the risks aren't, you should know what the risks are. For example, if you are taking the Pill, you should not smoke. Especially if you are over 35. Cigarette smoking is known to increase the risk of serious and possibly life-threatening adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels from Pill use. What's more, women with certain conditions or medical histories should not use the Pill.
Even if you're already on the Pill, you should see your doctor at least once a year. And read the patient information regularly.
Taking the Pill is easy. Deciding whether or not to take it isn't. That's why it's so important for you to make an informed decision. Continue reading everything you can about birth control methods. Seek out reliable sources. Talk to your doctor.
You've already taken a step in the
dropped considerably.
right direction. Just think, since you began reading this, there's a good chance your knowledge level about the Pill has increased. Considerably.
A message from the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals through an educational grant from Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation.