2007-09-23 23:08:49 · 6 answers · asked by night_joy1 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Unless you have some pre-existing condition that means you are not recommended to go on oral contraceptives (I think stuff like deep vein blood clots), then I think they would be safe. They do have side effects like any medication but those side effects are usually rare and minor. Talk to your doctor for more information so they can see if the pill is right for you, and which one. Millions of women use them without any problems and a long-term study was recently completed that I don't think showed anything bad.
2007-09-23 23:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend you consult your doctor, alternatively you can visit sexlife.org they have a lot of information on contraceptives. In most cases they are very safe to take, but you may be allergic to a chemical in the pill or suffer bad symptoms such as excessive nausea and dizziness, but this is easily fixed. I had to change the pill I was on because it made me too sick all the time but now I am fine with the other. If one pill doesn't work, there are many others to try, so don't fret and good luck!
2007-09-24 00:30:05 · answer #2 · answered by Bunnykins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a chance for heart attack, blood clots or stroke if you smoke. Abstinence is the best contraception.
2007-09-23 23:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by MHnurseC 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They could be but it will depend on your overall medical history. I would recommend checking with your doctor as well to see what they say.
2007-09-23 23:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course they are - consult your doctor to find one that suits you.
If they aren't safe, then about 67% of the world's female population would be getting a surprise...........
2007-09-23 23:12:30 · answer #5 · answered by Gem Gem 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe, if it ain't broke.....don't "fix" it ! ( I heard that if you take them more than 7 years, it can make you infertile, or sterile, and if you CAN get pregnant, it's harder to. )
2007-09-23 23:13:03 · answer #6 · answered by Scorpius59 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋