Other causes include tumours of the pituitary and adrenal glands, and tumours in other areas of the body. Around one in 50,000 people are affected by Cushingâs syndrome, with females more susceptible to some forms than males. Without treatment, the disorder can be fatal. Many overweight people with hypertension or diabetes have some features of Cushingâs syndrome. Tests can be done to rule out this possibility.
Customer: replied 1 year ago. Approximately how many months would you recommend being on birth control pills to regulate your hormones because I would like to start trying to have a baby soon so I want to be on the pill for as short a period of time as possible. Thanks. Expert: Dr. David replied 1 year ago.
To really understand how the pill works to prevent you from getting pregnant, it is important to realize that this information applies to all types of hormonal contraception -- not just literally the birth control pill. 1  For the most part, all hormonal contraceptives work the same way to prevent pregnancy. It does not make a huge difference if the hormonal birth control method is a combination method (meaning it contains both estrogen and progestin) or if it is a progestin-only method.