Chapter 2 — Protecting your body and your options
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The pill does more than prevent pregnancy
It regulates cycles and slows the progression of dysmenorrhoea — which is itself preparation for conceiving later.
The pill is not only contraception. It regulates cycles, slows worsening period pain and holds endometriosis in check. It protects your performance at work or study now, and it means you start trying later in better condition. About ¥4,000 a month in Japan.
What you can do now
A history of clots, high blood pressure, migraine, smoking or being over 35 all need discussing before starting.
General information, not medical advice. Please discuss your own situation with your specialist.