Women's Health: Video Series

The side effects of long-term birth control use usually include much lighter periods, which can result in irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding. Find ways to correct any long-term birth control side effects with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

The lining of the uterus can be affected by long-term birth control pill use, as the hormones in the birth control cause the lining to become thinner over time, sometimes to the extent of preventing any menstruation at all. Understand the affect that birth control has on the uterine lining with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

Birth control is not known to cause cancer, but it has been shown to decrease the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer. Discover the relationship between birth control and cancer with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

For a simple yeast infection, the remedy is available in a variety of over-the-counter products, but any other symptoms that persist should be examined by a physician. Treat a yeast infection by visiting a local pharmacy with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

To prevent yeast infections, be sure to keep the pelvic region clean and dry, wear plain cotton underwear, and use a sensitive skin soap regularly. Avoid scented products, synthetic underwear and douching to prevent yeast infections with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

Conceiving after birth control use simply requires ceasing to take the hormones when you are ready to have a baby, though it may take anywhere from one to 12 months to conceive. Try getting pregnant after years of using birth control with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

To stop recurring yeast infections, be sure to maintain proper pelvic hygiene, use unscented sensitive skin soap to cleanse the area, wear white cotton underwear, and use laundry detergent for sensitive skin. Consider a stronger treatment than what is available over-the-counter with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

Birth control pills can help the transitional period of pre-menopause by alleviating hot flashes and regulating the period. Stop taking birth control pills after six to 12 months of having no menstruation with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

Stopping the use of birth control in order to become pregnant should not be done until the woman is completely ready to become pregnant, as she can conceive as soon as one month or as late as 12 months of trying. Consider the variable timing of becoming pregnant after birth control use with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

Birth control implants include the Implanon, which is a single capsule placed under the skin, and the IUD, or intrauterine device, which is placed inside the uterus. Consider the benefits of these long-term birth control methods with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

Preventing skin yeast infections, which can occur in the groin area, under the arms, under the breast, in the buttocks or between the toes, requires keeping these warm, moist areas as clean and dry as possible. Consider using a gentle blow dryer after bathing with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

Burning in the vaginal area can be caused by yeast infections, bacterial vaginitis, atrophy of the vaginal tissues, herpes or simply eczema, but finding the cause is crucial to finding the right treatment. Alleviate vaginal burning with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

Treating vaginal dryness, which is usually referred to as atrophic vaginitis during menopause, involves prescription vaginal estrogen in the form of creams, caplets or a vaginal ring. Maintain proper pelvic hygiene to prevent excess dryness with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

The side effects of the IUD birth control method includes irregular vaginal bleeding, temporary pelvic discomfort and lightening or absence of the menstrual flow. Consider the mild side effects of the intrauterine device with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

The health risks of birth control pills include elevated blood pressure, stroke, deep venus thrombosis and blood clots, though these risks are quite uncommon. Weigh the risks and benefits of birth control pills with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

The causes of breast pain can include premenstrual syndrome or the rarer fibrocystic breast disease. Identify breast pain causes with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.

The most common symptoms of vaginal herpes are pain and blistering, as almost 100 percent of patients experience these symptoms during each outbreak. Find treatment for vaginal herpes with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women's health.