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Mercilon is going to have a positive effect on your skin, cycle control and probably even your weight. But that doesn’t make healthy habits any less important, especially in the long term:

Annual health check-up
A regular check-up will pre-empt any potential problems. Include a Pap smear test if you’re sexually active. It can detect any abnormal cell changes and the presence of STDs. A Pap test is also a powerful tool in identifying the early stages of cervical cancer, which is highly treatable if detected early. So why wait?

Breast self exams (BSE)
Practice monthly breast self exams. Again, it’s all about early detection. Breast cancer has a highly successful treatment rate if it’s detected early. That’s why it’s important to get your technique right. In this case, your health is literally in your own hands.

 
 

Make healthy food choices
This doesn’t mean dieting yourself down to the perfect dress size (although we’ve all been there). A lifetime of good eating means reducing your fat intake and upping the amount of fiber, fruits and vegetables in your diet. There’s nothing a little culinary creativity can’t do.

Healthy eating will help keep those dreaded extra kilos off. It’ll also deliver a potent nutritional boost that will keep every system in your body humming along.


Smoking increases the risk
Everyone knows that smoking is a real risk to health. But there’s more to it for the Pill user. Taking the Pill in conjunction with smoking actually accentuates the cardiovascular risks of smoking, especially if you’re over 35. This is the reason why it’s not recommended to continue the Pill beyond 35 if you smoke.

Exercise
It’s not everyone’s favourite thing to do and it’s easy to blame your work for having no time to do it. But exercising is an integral part of any attempt to stay strong and healthy.

Studies have consistently shown that just half an hour of exercise several times a week will help you keep fit, build your strength and fight off stress. Start an exercise routine with a friend, and don’t delay.

Practice Safe Sex
Mercilon can help prevent an unplanned pregnancy. For protection against STDs, however, always use barrier contraception.

 
 
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