Biologists and Birth Control

[Birth control].

Marijuana and birth control pills

Given a lack of research on the simultaneous use of marijuana (also frequently called weed and pot) and birth control, it?s currently unclear how pot and the pill may interact or conflict with one another. However, it's known that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a chemical compound found in marijuana, naturally elevates blood pressure. This elevation may pose a risk for people with certain pre-exis...

Marijuana and birth control pills

Given a lack of research on the simultaneous use of marijuana (also frequently called weed and pot) and birth control, it?s currently unclear how pot and the pill may interact or conflict with one another. However, it's known that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a chemical compound found in marijuana, naturally elevates blood pressure. This elevation may pose a risk for people with certain pre-exis...

Birth Control Pills and Voice

The classic literature on voice disorders considers birth-control-pills as a risk factor. This view is based on reports of adverse androgenic effects (i.e., virilization) dated in the 1960's and 1970's. Since then, voice professionals often advise women, and especially professional voice-users, against the use of oral contraceptives. However, a series of recent studies (Amir et al. 2002, 2003a,...

Marijuana and birth control pills

Given a lack of research on the simultaneous use of marijuana (also frequently called weed and pot) and birth control, it?s currently unclear how pot and the pill may interact or conflict with one another. However, it's known that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a chemical compound found in marijuana, naturally elevates blood pressure. This elevation may pose a risk for people with certain pre-exis...