Ladies, are you on the pill? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. The birth control pill is often an easy and safe way to prevent pregnancy. The pill is ninety-one to ninety-nine percent effective. But, did you know that the pill can affect the way your body metabolizes alcohol? That’s right, it can actually cause alcohol to metabolize more slowly which causes the effects to last longer. This is because the liver has to metabolize the hormones and the alcohol at the same time. Although alcohol does not affect the effectiveness of birth control, it can intensify the effects of alcohol which can lead to risky sexual behavior. It is important to drink responsibly and to talk to your doctor if you begin to show symptoms of alcohol dependence. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com.
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