Endometriosis Part 43 - Oral Contraceptive Combination Pills and Minerals

As we mentioned in previous articles during the last stage of the menstrual cycle normally a layer of endometriosis lining in the inside of the uterus is expelled, known as menstruation blood but instead some of the endometriosis tissues grow somewhere in the body causing endometriosis. Endometriosis also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Normally, women taking the oral contraceptive pill are required to take additional mineral supplements because of mineral metabolism disorder. In this article, we will discuss the relationship of oral contraceptive combination pills and minerals.

I. Increase intake of below minerals
1. Zinc
Oral contraceptive pills decrease lower blood levels of zinc and calcium in the women body causing weaken immune system, interfering the growth and maintenance of muscles as well as a loss of appetite.

2. Magnesium
Oral contraceptive pills depletes magnesium in the body causing osteoporosis, muscle cramps, weakness, insomnia, anxiety and depression.

3. Calcium
Study shows that women who take oral contraceptive pills when peak bone mass is developing may increase the risk of osteoporosis later in their life. It also shows that women using oral contraceptives and adding calcium in their diet gained significantly more bone mineral density in their hips and spines.


II. Reducing intake of below minerals
1. Iron
Since women are on the pill, their menstrual cycle have distorted. The reducing of period blood or no period contribute less iron loss than other women having menstruation.

2. Copper
Level of copper increase when women are on the pill causing mood swing, behavior disorder, depression and deficiency of zinc. This type of imbalance may damage to the liver if stays for a prolong period of time.

3. Potassium
Certain type of oral contraceptive pills may increase level of potassium that contribute to serious heart and health problems,especially for women having pre- existing condition such as kidney, liver or adrenal disease.
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