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What are the risks of taking the whole pack of birth control pills?
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∙ 15y ago
Prescribed medications are only to be taken per the written directions when dispensed. Taking a large dose of this medicine will most likely cause serious medical problems for the person doing this ... There is no medical advantage to taking more than what is needed as the body will use what it can and reject the rest. Your chances of getting pregnant are NOT reduced by taking more medication than what is prescribed.
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How long is it safe for someone to take birth control pills without health risks?
As long as you don't smoke there should be no harmful effects to your health
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Low sperm count
What are some of the risks of taking Yaz birth control?
The main risk of Yaz birth control is that they are not 100% effective. They have also been known to give women nausea, headaches and high blood pressure.
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Is birth control harmful in any way to the woman taking it?
Generally no. However, you have to weigh risks against the risks of pregnancy. There is also some risk associated with the medication that is worsened by smoking. So don't.
What birth control can you smoker use?
It doesnt matter what type of birth control you use, it is bad in general to smoke while taking birth control. It increases risks of cancer. Basically its a when not if you get cancer. I smoke and am on birth control and my gyno tells me all the time that I need to stop. I know I should but its just one of those things. If you can, quit now.
What will happen if you stop taking pills?
You may get pregnant if you have vaginal intercourse without using other protection. Some women will have spotting or a change in mentrual cycle for a month or two after stopping the birth control pill. Your periods will likely revert to the pattern they had before you used the pill, so if your period was irregular when you started it pills, it will probably go back to being irregular.
Does soda pop reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills?
No. It does not. Nor will it ever. That is a complete myth. The only ones you need to worry about, are ones like Fresca which contain REAL grapefruit juice. Grapefruit is known to interact with many drugs, including birth control. Grapefruit slows down your body's ability to eliminate the estrogen from your pills which leaves it circulating in your system longer which then greatly increases all of the risks that birth control carries. You can still drink it, (I do) but sparingly and not often.
Do girls on birth control live longer?
Maybe. They don't experience the risks of pregnancy and child birth.
Will smoking affect the effectiveness of the birth control pill?
it doesn't affect how effective it is but smoking while on birth control increases your risk for sideaffects resulting from regular use of the pill... it puts you at a high risk for blood clots strokes etc further info: http://www.stop-smoking-updates.com/quitsmoking/smoking-and-pregnancy/threats/smoking-and-birth-control-pills-are-not-made-for-each-other.htm Although the risks of smoking and taking birth control pills have been well documented for several years, many women are still unaware of how lethal the combination can really be. Here are eight things you should know about the dangers of smoking while taking birth control pills. Even if you are not taking any kind of contraceptives, one thing is clear: the best way to protect all aspects of your health is to refrain from smoking.1) Smoking while taking birth control pills is one of the worst things you can do for your heart health. Smoking, while taking birth control pills, can increase your risk of a heart attack dramatically. The more you smoke, and the older you are, the higher the risk. In fact, a recent study found that women over the age of 35 years who smoke 25 or more cigarettes a day have a 30 times higher risk of experiencing a first time heart attack!http://www.womens-health.co.uk/nicotine-and-birth-control-pills.html There are many things in the world that don't mix well. Some people get sick if they mix wine and beer. Drinking and driving don't ever mix. A combination that people don't necessary realize is dangerous, however, is nicotine and birth control pills. This combination can lead to many problems and complications in women - and women need to be aware of these potential risks to their health. Cigarettes, by themselves, are hard on the heart. Nicotine causes high blood pressure and an increased heart rate. This puts extra stress on the blood vessels. When a woman is on the pill, this adds even more stress to the blood vessels because of the extra estrogen. Those who are light smokers have less chance of having heart issues, but they should still be aware of the side effects, including heart attacks, blood clots and strokes, that smoking while on the pill can create. Anyone who smokes more than 15 cigarettes a day should be very careful about using birth control pills. The risks increase for women who are over 35 years of age and for those who smoke a great deal. One study showed that women increase their chances of having a first time heartache 30 times if they smoke 25 cigarettes or more each day while taking birth control pills. This is true whether they are taking high dose pills or the low dose variety. Even women who are not at high risk, and have not reached the age of 35, should be careful about combining nicotine and birth control pills. If a woman has certain risk factors, including a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, these can be very dangerous when combined with smoking and birth control pills. One problem is clot formation which can occur both in the woman's veins and in her lungs.it does not matter what type of cigarette you smoke. if you are over 35 and smoke while on nuva ring you are at high chance for blood clots or olcers.
What if you only been on the birth control patch for two months then stop taking it?
If you've been off the birth control patch for five months, you no longer have protection against pregnancy. If you want to conceive, start taking a prenatal vitamin with folic acid. If not, see about starting another method.
What are the risks in taking birth control?
There are a variety of drugs used for birth control. Most have the risk of high blood pressure, blood clots, stroke and heart attack.Check the side effects list for specifics of any drug, there are additional side effects depending on which one is used.
