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There is a certain increased risk of blood clots, may also experience some mood swings and changes in sex drive.
Taking Birth Control pills increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood clots in certain women
The hormone (estrogen) in most birth control pills can increase the risk of heart attack in women over 35
i will start off that the highest risk of the contraceptive pill is the development of cervical, and Breast cancer.
some women also experience weight gain or loss
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∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago1. They don't always work, there is still a small risk of pregnancy
2. They do not block STD's, you are still at risk of disease
3. There are potential side effects including head aches, night sweats, dizziness and more if you have any allergic sensitivity. Other side effects vary depending on the specific brand.
Birth control pills are a category and there are a variety of medicines used as birth control, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist to determine more specific side effects based on the actual medication in use.
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Does stopping taking the pill mess up getting pregnant?
Taking the birth control pill lowers the risk of pregnancy. Not taking the birth control pill does not lower the risk of pregnancy. You are more likely to get pregnant when you are not taking the birth control pill.
When do you ovulate if you're on the birth control pill?
Normally a woman does not ovulate while taking the birth control pill. This is the birth control pill's primary method of action.
How old do you have to be to take the birth control pill?
There's no lower age limit for taking the birth control pill.
Should you stop taking the birth control pill if you get your period?
You should continue taking the birth control pill daily as scheduled regardless of bleeding.
Does birth control pill help after conceiving?
If you're pregnant, you should stop taking the birth control pill, as it is of no use.
What is placebo?
It is the sugar pill that comes with birth control. It's the time in which you're not taking the hormones that the birth control gives you. They're only there to keep you in the routine of taking a pill every day, and have no effect. It is the sugar pill that comes with birth control. It's the time in which you're not taking the hormones that the birth control gives you. They're only there to keep you in the routine of taking a pill every day, and have no effect.
How do you take birth control pill when your twenty?
The instructions for taking the birth control pill are the same for women of all ages. Take the birth control pill daily, at about the same time every day.
Should you eat before taking birth control pill?
Eating does not effect your birth control.
If you drink a glass of wine after taking your Birth Control pill will your pill work properly?
It will.
Does taking a protein shake stop the birth control pill from working?
A protein shake will have no effect on your birth control pill. It's just food.
Will taking someone elses birth control pill make you infertile?
Birth control pills do not cause infertility.
What birth control pill helps lose weight?
There is not a specific birth control pill that helps with weight loss. A few women with hormonal imbalances may find that weight loss is easier when taking the birth control pill, but any pill will work for this purpose.
