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Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills

Side-effects

Birth control pills have systemic effects, and can change hormonal balances in the body. Although oral contraceptives are regarded as generally safe, they will often cause minor side-effects, and in rare instances, more serious side-effects.

Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Weight gain
  • Bloating
  • Melasma
  • Depression
  • Headaches
  • Mood swings

Rare but serious side-effects

  • Stroke
  • Blood clots
  • Heart attacks
  • Gallstones
  • Thromboembolism
  • Retinal artery thrombosis
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Possible link with breast cancer

Contraindications

  • Men
  • History of coronary heart disease
  • High cholesterol
  • Late renal failure
  • Jaundice
  • Symptomatic heart valve disease
  • Breast cancer
  • Smokers

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