Although some girls are not affected at all, the truth is that there are certain side effects of birth control pills.
The famous pills (as these pills are also called) have provided us with birth control for many years and that is why they are one of the most used oral methods to prevent pregnancy.
Although they are easy to consume, may have some side effects that can affect in one way or another a percentage of girls who take them.
If taken correctly, this contraceptive is up to 99 percent effective; however, you should keep in mind that does not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
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What are the side effects of birth control pills?
Although they are generally very safe, pills have their riskswhich is good for you to know in order to discuss them with your gynecologist and find the best method for you.
Here are some of them:
- They increase the risk of thrombus formation, so their use is not recommended in women with cardiovascular risk factors (smoking, hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia) or with coagulation disorders.
- Changes in the menstrual cycle
- increased menstrual bleeding
- Increased breast tenderness
- Nausea
- Humor changes
- Headaches
- Weight gain
Remember, the side effects that we described above only affect a small percentage of women of all the millions who take these hormones, so don’t be alarmed either.
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With information from Sanitas