2007-06-20 22:05:54 · 5 answers · asked by yene 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Taking the pill can be in fact very good for you, if a doctor prescribes it to you to correct some problem that you have (for instance, heavy or irregular periods). Otherwise, if you are absolutely healthy, the pill is still not bad for you. It has more pros than cons. So, the pros are : it reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 60% if you take it over a year! It also reduces the risk of cervical and uterus cancers. It can also increase your chances to get pregnant after you stop taking it, it can improve your hormonal ballance and might clear up your skin (if you have acne problem and if you choose the right brand for that).
The cons are: it might SLIGHTLY increase the risk of breast cancer. It can make you gain weight, it can form blood clots, that can be dangerous (if you are over 35 or smocking), it can cause spider veins (if you have bad genetics in terms of that) ,and while you are on it, you might resuce your sexual desire, because of you will not ovulate (we are at out horniest peak during ovulation). But almost all doctors agree that the pill has more health benefits than downsides.
2007-06-20 23:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are risks to your health taking contraceptives.
If you look at the side affects, you will see that they could cause lots of bad things to happen. The health risks become higher if you already have health issues, whether it be smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.
Just make sure before taking anything that you talk to your doctor about the side affects and also do you research on the internet. Find out people's experiences with them, especially ones who are similar to you with regards to age, weight, smoker/nonsmoker, etc.
2007-06-21 00:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is, inparticular if the 'foodstuff plan' pill reason your bowel stream to hurry up (as maximum amphetamive based pills will). Oral contraceptive pills can bypass via your intestine earlier they have time do be ingested good, as a result putting you in risk of being pregnant.
2016-10-18 05:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by maxey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are risks involved, however, there are ways to decrease the risks. Don't smoke, that's the biggest.
I myself am taking Yaz birth control, strictly for PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It has literally saved my life. For me, not taking it would be detrimental to my health.
2007-06-21 04:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by AV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way the answer is YES. Its administering hormones into your body and changing your body's hormonal balance. This is a very simplistic answer of course.
2007-06-20 22:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by Josephine 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋