I want to go on the pill but am a bit apprehensive..
what are the most common side effects and what should i know prior to taking it?
2007-10-20 07:38:43 · 6 answers · asked by starryeyed 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
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2007-10-20 08:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.. in the begining you will feel nauseaus and probably need to set an alarm to take the pill at the same time every day. I noticed a little weight gain, but not much. Plus it was basically all retained water. You'll have a little spotting here and there, but it'll go away after a month or so. But other than that.. I can't think of anything else? Some girls complain of a lower sex drive but that hasn't bothered me! Oh! Wrap it up the first month so it has time to do its job.
2007-10-20 14:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by ladyusc229 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few side effects of the pill but they all differ depending on your body and the type of pill. I have heard of women gaining weight, getting PMS when they didn't before and breaking-out. I have experienced (on Monofeme) a lighter period and a slight loss of sex-drive (although only slight!!!) but no weight gain or break outs fortunately.
It is really best to talk to a GP or someone at Family Planning as they will be able to go throught the different pills (there are heaps of them) and give you an idea on how it might effect you. Alternatively there are lots of forums (like this one) on the internet that you could research.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
2007-10-22 04:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hormonal methods of birth control are designed to work by suppressing ovulation. However, in a small percentage of cases, ovulation may still take place; for some women, this may occur every single cycle. As a result, these contraceptives prevent pregnancy through a different method.
In addition to suppressing ovulation, hormonal birth control may also change the lining of your uterus so that implantation of a fertilized egg cannot take place. The embryois then expelled from the body with the next period. It is the possibility that this method of contraception may function in this manner that is causing controversy and making some women avoid hormonal birth control altogether.
Fertilization and Conception
There does not seem to be an absolute definition of conception. To some people, conception occurs when an egg and a sperm join together. For other people, conception does not happen until a fertilized egg has implanted itself into the lining of the uterus. Depending on how you define conception, hormonal birth control’s ability to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg can be seen as an "interceptive" or as an "abortive" technique.
Women who view conception as taking place when an egg is fertilized by a sperm may want to choose a non-hormonal method of birth control. Although these birth control methods are not generally regarded as forms of abortion, your personal views on conception and abortion may cause them to be placed in that category.
2007-10-20 14:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by sabrinaelder 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on the pill since I was 18 and I'm now 30. I stared out with orthocept and now I take Seasonle and only get my period every three months I love it. I have never had any negative side effects. But their are risks, as with every drug, even though they are small. You should read up and discuss this with your doctor before making a decision.
2007-10-20 21:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on the pill for many years and have really never had any side effects aside from shorter, very regular periods. Some people do have side effects though...what I have heard most is either it makes them act erratically or makes them feel sick.
2007-10-20 14:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋