Some birth control methods have more adverse reactions than others. Birth control side effects are therefore a major problem with hormonal pills in particular, although some downsides have been reported for all types of birth control. It is of the utmost importance that women understand the risks they are exposing themselves to when choosing the pill. Hormonal birth control used for years to prevent unwanted pregnancies could have huge health implications.
To make your final decision, you should always weigh the pros and cons. For the pill, there are usually two kinds of pregnancy control side effects that she should also pay attention to.
Temporary Side Effects of Birth Control
During the first month of treatment, the body adjusts to higher levels of estrogen and progesterone, and once the body gets used to these, the side effects go away. Among the most common symptoms, let me mention:
-nausea (you can reduce this by taking the pill at night before going to bed);
-morning sickness;
– Heart palpitations;
-tender chest;
-bloating and loose stools;
-irregular period;
-spotting (dark red vaginal discharge);
-hair and follicular changes;
-increased fluid retention, etc.
Talk to your doctor to find out ways to reduce these birth control side effects, and monitor your condition until symptoms go away.
Side Effects of Long-Term Birth Control
Hormonal contraceptives have long-term adverse reactions that may require discontinuation of the birth control method and replacement with a better tolerated method. The most common are:
-increased number of gallstones;
– susceptibility to developing cataracts;
-depression;
-lower immune function;
-increased risk of ectopic pregnancies when the woman tries to conceive;
-increased susceptibility to cervical and endometrial cancers due to a lack of hormonal balance.
Most contraceptive side effects cannot be anticipated because it is difficult to determine a woman’s response to treatment. No one can tell you how you are going to react while using hormonal pills. Condoms are birth control methods that have almost no side effects. Latex intolerance has been the only health-related problem; however, these thin barriers could be broken, and that’s what makes them risky for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
No matter what type of birth control you use, be sure to use it correctly and consistently to get the optimal protection you want. Sometimes a combination of more methods seems like the best idea. Talk to your GP and find out more.
