Birth control pills- Primer

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In my never ending research about Natural hormone replacement (BHRT) I came across these links when i was researching natural estrogen replacement and carbohydrate metabolism and neurotransmitters.

Just thought i'd share.

Choosing the right birth control pill:
http://contraception.about.com/od/thepill/l/bl_choosingapill.htm

Estrogenic effects, Androgenic effects, and Progestational activity-
http://contraception.about.com/od/thepill/p/Progestins.htm

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Im trying to understand the' need' for higher or lower androgen potency in relation to fat loss/dieting and physique interests.

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interesting:
It is clear to me, both from my clinical practice and from research, that testosterone is vital for women to preserve their lean mass and to prevent obesity. Not only will testosterone help mobilize body fat and negate some of the fat storing effects of estrogen, it is also extremely
effective in building lean mass in women - even at small doses.

Hormone replacement therapy that only includes estrogen and progesterone but leaves out testosterone is a curse of many a women's fat loss program. This is not only a concern for postmenopausal women. Young women should think twice about using birth control pills. Birth control pills elevate estrogen and progesterone levels while drastically lowering testosterone levels. This is reason why many women experience large gains in fat as well as a decreased libido when using birth control pills.

Would this be a reason to chose something with a higher androgen activitivity?

http://thehormoneshop.com/testosteroneandwomen.htm