Like all medicines, birth control pills have possible side effects that you need to be aware of. There are minor side effects and also rare but serious side effects. Show Minor side effects of BCPs:
Rare but serious side effects:
What damage does birth control do to your body?Possible Side Effects
irregular menstrual bleeding (more common with the mini-pill) nausea, headaches, dizziness, and breast tenderness. mood changes. blood clots (rare in those under 35 who do not smoke)
Can birth control change your body?Hormonal birth control (birth control that contains estrogen and/or progesterone) can cause changes in the body, such as changes in body fat distribution, bloating/fluid retention, and reduced muscle mass.
Does birth control mess up your hormones?Birth control pills flood our bodies with high doses of artificial estrogen and progesterone, causing our production of natural hormones to turn off, preventing ovulation, and thinning the unterine lining. This can lead to a hormonal imbalance such as estrogen dominance.
Does birth control have longThe long-term use of birth control pills also slightly raises your risk for blood clots and heart attack after the age of 35. The risk is higher if you also have: high blood pressure. a history of heart disease.
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