2007-05-15 17:44:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I believe that there is a slightly higher risk of breast cancer (very slight difference), which drops back to normal risk after you stop taking the pill. It also lowers the risk for ovarian and uterine cancers.
2007-05-15 18:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you smoke, taking contraceptive pills will increase all the risks associated with smoking, and decreases the effectiveness of the pill. Smokers should either quit smoking or use a different form of birth control.
If you don't smoke then the only risks you really have to worry about are a slightly increased chance of getting a blood clot. The normal rate of getting blood clots in people not on birth control pills is 1 in 10,000. On the pill it is between 3 or 8 in 10,000. But the risk of getting a blood clot while you are pregnant is 1 in 200, so preventing yourself from getting pregnant probably outweighs the risk.
I've been on the pill for almost 10 years.
2007-05-15 17:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oral contraceptives may increase your risk of having blood clots especially if you are a smoker as well,but I think that it would actually decrease your risk in getting certain types of cancer.
2007-05-15 17:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that sucks..i don't understand.. could be you need to pass without the pill for a month and notice if something modifications? i'd pass with Maple Leaf's answer, ask a pharmacist or your gynecologist i've got been on the pill Yasmin for 5 years today (I would desire to for well being motives) and that i've got on no account experienced any area consequences, i've got been to quite a few gynecologists and that i've got been informed it became into the pill with the backside dose and the least area consequences. its meant to be an excellent decision for women who journey detrimental consequences from different oral contraceptives because of the fact it is composed of drospirenone, even though it is lol. extra suitable to ask your well being care provider nevertheless wish u get extra suitable!
2016-11-04 02:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it decreases your risk for ovarian cancer. It also mildly decreases your risk for breast cancer. It does this because with the pills it keeps your bodies hormones in check and creates a nice balance in your body.
2007-05-15 18:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by pyrofirechick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no data to support this...your fine..
better than the alternative. And it is not only used to control unwanted pregnancies.
2007-05-15 17:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by momhee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋