are there any long term effects from taking birth control pills?
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The risks really aren't that bad, as long as you continue to have your yearly check-up. They increase after the age of thirty IF you are a smoker. There's an increase in the risk of strokes and blod clots I think. Hope this helps.
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Birth control pills can help keep your estrogen levels in check.
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They all cause some side effects, its the way they are designed.  See your gp about possible pills to take.
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Birth Control Pills can do alot to your body and make you have symptoms like your pregnant... The perpose of the Pill or birth control in generial is to fake out you body in to thinking that you are pregnant so that way you dont get pregnant... So all the symptoms should be fine but if they do cause a problem or get very uncomfortable then talk to your Obgyn!!
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If you go to the link below it has side effects...and it also has a free month coupon to bring to the pharmacy...One of my friends' friend got pregnant with the nuvaring though. It happens with any BC though.
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Yes it can, depression's one of the listed side effects of birth control pills. Physhicians consider that the main side effects (depression, increased apetite therefore sometimes weight gain, decreased sexual drive) should last for no longer than 3 months after starting the administration of birth control pills.\nWhen i started taking these pills, i did experience mild depression during the first 2-3 months but then everything went back to normal. However, not all women taking pills will experience these side effects.
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For some women, especially those who've been taking the Pill for a long time, it may take several months to a year for their menstrual cycle to get back on track.
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I have been experiencing the same thing for many years, and taking the Pill helped only during the taking of the pill. Meaning that when i stopped it to begin family planning it was as irregular as before the pill. \nIn my case, it is my thyroid that causes the problem. In very simple words, the thyroid generates hormones that  regulate metabolism and other matters. Ask your Obstetrician/ Gynecologist about this and if not other problems exist he might send you to an Endocrinologist to do a thyroid test. It is not painfull or anything. And again it might not be what i say after all, but this is what happened to me. I've been taking T4 for 7 years now and periods are slightly more regular, even after one child.\nGood luck and please try not to be too anxious, stress can be more of a problem.
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Are There Side Effects Associated With The Birth Control Patch?\n\nThere are a few possible side effects that include:\n\nBreast tenderness \nHeadache \nRash or redness at the site of the patch \nNausea \nMenstrual cramps\n\nBirth Control Patch May Up Clot Risk\n\nFinding Is Preliminary and Needs More Study, Experts Caution By Miranda Hitti\nWebMD Medical News  Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD\non Friday, February 17, 2006  \n \nFeb. 17, 2006 -- Women using the Ortho Evra birth control patch may be twice as likely to develop blood clots as women using birth control pills, say researchers.\n\nThat's according to preliminary data from a new study. But the study is still being analyzed, and it's too early to be sure of the findings, experts caution.
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Your cycle gets messed up whenever you go on or off birth control.  It can take weeks to months for things to stabilize, especially if you've been on it for a long time.  Be patient.
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It really depends on you individually. I know it is common for women to gain weight, but never have I seen anyone 'blow up' from starting birth control. It affects your hormones and will make you more 'developed'. Instead, I have seen (in myself and others) that your breast size can increase, as well as more curves adding to your figure. So it's not always a bad thing!
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It will take some time to take effect and start clearing up your acne. And it's true, it will/might get worse before getting better. I've been on the pill for 2.5 years and it's gotten so much better in the past year. It varies for everyone.\nAs for sex, the pill is not 100% effect and yes you can still get pregnant while taking the pill. Condoms lessen that chance but they, too, are not always effective.
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It shouldn't, any more than oral contraceptives do.  It contains roughly the same ingrediants.  So usually about a month or so after you've discontuned use, you can start trying to conceive and there shouldn't be any residual effects from the Nuvaring.
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Actually, you don't need a regular period unless you're wanting to concieve, and then you wouldn't take birth control. You would be jacking up your body to take a pill for a period the same time every month. Basically, the pill tricks the body into thinking that it's already pregnant (so you won't get pregnant). You gain weight, have tenderness in your breasts, are irritable and pretty much have pregnancy symptoms as normal effects of the pill. Please think twice before using them, as they are also associated with blood clots, infertility later and certain types of cancer.
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yes one of the complication is waigh gain\n\nWhat are the good points about the Pill?\n\nThe Pill has now been shown to have certain major health advantages:\n\n\nit abolishes period pain\n\n\nit makes periods shorter\n\n\nit makes them lighter.\n\n\nBecause of this, you are less likely to get anaemic.\n\nIf you have acne, the Pill should improve it.\n\nIn addition, it decreases your chances of getting certain cancers (though it increases the risk of others). Please see the section on cancer, below.\n\nBut can’t it give you a lot of side effects when you start? During the first few packs of the Pill, many women get minor, passing side effects, such as:\n\n\nheadaches\n\n\nnausea\n\n\nbreast tenderness\n\n\nslight weight gain\n\n\nslight ‘spotting’ of blood between the periods. \n\n\nThese side-effects usually go away after the first few packs. If they don’t, it’s very easy to get rid of them by simply switching to another brand of the 23 available brands of Pill.\n\n(For a full list of possible side-effects, see the package leaflet.)\n\nWhat about serious side-effects, like thrombosis?\n\nThere is no doubt at all that the Pill can occasionally cause serious problems like:\n\n\ndeep vein thrombosis (DVT) or clotting\n\n\nheart attacks \n\n\nstrokes.\n\n\nFortunately, these events are very rare. BUT ... they are much more likely to happen if you have certain ‘risk factors,’ which include:\n\n\nbeing a smoker \n\n\nhaving a bad family history of thrombosis or some similar illness (say, if your mother had a heart attack at 40)\n\n\nbeing severely overweight \n\n\nbeing diabetic (though quite a few non-smoking diabetics do use the Pill, under careful supervision)\n\n\nhaving high blood pressure \n\n\nhaving a high blood cholesterol level (hypercholesterolaemia) \n\n\na ‘past history’ of phlebitis (vein inflammation) or thrombophlebitis\n\n\nbeing immobile for a while (especially when having a surgical operation).\n\n\nThere are other ‘risk factors’ – for instance, making a very long journey in a plane or a cramped car seat. Your doctor or Family Planning nurse can give you more details.\n\n\nVaricose veins\n\nA lot of people (including some doctors) have the idea that ‘you can’t take the Pill if you have varicose veins'. This isn’t true. \n\nHowever, in recent years it has become clear that severe problems with varicose veins are a contraindication to the Pill. \n\nBut if you just have mild and superficial varicose veins, it is quite likely that your doctor will be willing to prescribe a low-dose Pill for you – provided that you have no other risk factors.\n\n\nMigraine\n\nIn 2004, new research showed that women who have severe migraine and who also use the Pill run an unacceptable risk of having a stroke.\n\nI’m not talking about people who have an occasional slight headache, like we all do. But if you have genuine migraine attacks – particularly migraines with ‘aura’ affecting your eyesight – then in my opinion you shouldn’t be on the Pill. \n\n\nDoes age make a difference?\n\nYes. The Pill is extraordinarily safe for young women in their teens or 20s who have no ‘risk factors’ (such as smoking). But when you get to the age of 35 or 40, the chances of having a thrombosis (clot) are starting to increase.\n\nIn practice, there are plenty of women of 40 who take the Pill. But as the years go by, there is more and more reason to switch to the mini-Pill, or to some other method of contraception, such as sterilisation and vasectomy for men. \n\nWhat about cancer?\n\n \nDid you know?\n\nThe Pill can increase the risk of some cancers and reduce the risk of others. Ask your doctor for advice. \n \n \nThe Pill does affect your risk of certain types of cancer, and when you first decide to go on it, you should be told about this. \n\nBut it’s important for you to realise that the Pill actually reduces your chances of getting some cancers – while it increases the risk of others. As far a
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It would affect the baby. The pill gives you hormones which are harmful to a growing fetus. And probably to save a little money on birth control.
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PLEASE READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: While you get the convenience of 4 periods a year, you are also more likely to have spotting and breakthrough bleeding (which varies from slight spotting to a flow much like a regular period) than with a 28-day birth control pill. This is common and should decrease over time. During the first year, total bleeding days are similar to a traditional Pill. Like other birth control pills, SEASONALE® has serious risks, which can be life threatening, including blood clots, stroke, and heart attack and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use the Pill should not smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. The Pill does not protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).