Birth control pills have side effects but
they don’t occur in all women with the
same intensity. Here are some of the side
effects:
1. Increased risk for thrombo-embolic
diseases. This risk is especially high in
women who smoke;
2. Mild hypertension (in 2.5% of cases);
3. Depression, somnolence and mood
swings;
4. Increased pigmentation of the skin
(especially when exposed to sun);
5. Weight gain due to increased appetite
and anabolic effects.
6. Nausea, vomiting;
7. Headache, and
8. Increased vaginal discharge.
DISCLAIMER:
"Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
