Is there anything i should be afraid of when taking the pill?

Question

i'm taking it for 15 months now i hear many things about it and i want to know what are the risks

Answer 1

Some women may not be able to take The Pill because of the risk of serious health problems. Women who are over 35 and smoke or who have any of the following conditions should not take The Pill:

History of heart attack or stroke
Blood clots
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Known or suspected cancer
Known or suspected pregnancy
Liver disease

Women who are under 35 and smoke, have migraines, gallbladder disease, hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy, sickle cell disease, elective surgery, a history of blood clots, liver or heart disease may not be able to take The Pill. Your clinician or doctor can decide.

Women who use The Pill have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The effects of The Pill on breast cancer are still unknown. The Pill lowers a woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Side Effects

As the body adjusts to hormonal changes created by The Pill, women often experience some minor side effects, including:

Irregular bleeding or spotting
Nausea
Breast tenderness
Weight gain and/or water retention
Spotty darkening of the skin
Mood changes

Side effects usually disappear after 2-3 cycles. If your side effects are bothersome after 2-3 cycles or if heavy bleeding occurs, continue taking your pills and call the clinic for an appointment to talk about your prescription.

Answer 2

The main risks are described on the pamphlet that comes with the pills. Otherwise: Always remember to take it at about the same time everyday. This will make it more effective. Also, beware of antibiotics! They can reduce the effects of the pill. Many women become pregnant on the pill when they have sex will taking antibiotics. And remember that they are not 100% effective.

Answer 3

I am NOT a physician, or a pharmacologist. For me when I took the pill the big "risks" I worried about were the possible increase in blood pressure, blood clots, and increased probability rate for SOME forms of cancer. You should be getting pamphlets with your birth control pills and they should tell you the more common and rare side effects of the medication you are taking. Also, definitely talk to your doctor. Hope that helps.

Answer 4

As well as everything that Lovemydog said the pill is not 100% fool proof. I got preg 3 times on the pill.

Answer 5

BEING TO RELAX. FORGETTING TO TAKE IT. YOU GOT THE PILLS FROM THE DOCTOR.RIGHT?. ASK YOUR DOCTOR ALL THE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS.HE'LL HAVE THE ANSWER.