Has anyone experienced any long-term side effects of BC? I have been on different types of birth control pills since I am 16 (I am 27 now) and recently my period has completely stopped.I was prescribed for endometriosis. ...
Lumps in and around the anus are common issue that many patients see us for regardless of age or gender, so please don't feel like you are too young to see someone for it! From the description of the lump it does sound like it could be haemorrhoids (also known as piles) Haemorrhoids are actually norRead more
Lumps in and around the anus are common issue that many patients see us for regardless of age or gender, so please don’t feel like you are too young to see someone for it! From the description of the lump it does sound like it could be haemorrhoids (also known as piles)
Haemorrhoids are actually normal structures at the anus, and are present in every one of us! They are blood vessels that fill and drain to help with fine control of continence in addition to the anal sphincter muscle. However in some people they do become symptomatic and can swell, bleed and even prolapse (come out of the anus) and present like a new lump around the area.
Anal cancer if present tends to be hard and fixed, may cause difficulty passing motion if large enough and may even have other symptoms associated like loss of weight and appetite. Based on your description it does not sound likely, but I would certainly suggest to go to a doctor to have it checked – even if it ends up being nothing I think it is worth the peace of mind!
Dr Eugene Yeo
Colorectal & General Surgeon
Eugene Yeo Colorectal & Minimally Invasive Surgery (TEN Surgery Group)
Email: dr.eugene.yeo@gmail.com
https://www.eugeneyeosurgery.sg/
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This is a really valid concern. I've also been curious about the long-term effects of staying on hormonal birth control, especially when it’s not used for contraception. It’s tough to tell what’s truly necessary versus just routine at this point.I came across some detailed info about different birthRead more
This is a really valid concern. I’ve also been curious about the long-term effects of staying on hormonal birth control, especially when it’s not used for contraception. It’s tough to tell what’s truly necessary versus just routine at this point.
I came across some detailed info about different birth control methods and FDA warnings on this topic, shared by Oberheiden P.C. It might be worth checking out if you’re considering other options or just want to understand how these issues get flagged over time.
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