Research Notes on Birth Control Pills and GERD
Some birth control pills use a hormone called progesterone. Progesterone relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, and when the sphincter is relaxed, it cannot close off the esophagus so stomach acid is released. This can either cause GERD, or add to a pre-existing condition.
Top Resources on Birth Control Pills and GERD
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): GERD Prevention
- University of Michigan Health System: Medications That Contribute to Acid Formation
- eMedicine: Medications That Can Make GERD Worse
- YourTotalHealth: GERD and Estrogen
- Vanderbilt Medical Center: GERD - Can Certain Medications Make Heartburn Worse?
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