What are the side effects of birth control pills?
Summary:
- Both the combined pill and progestin-only pill may cause side effects for some people
- These usually go away after a couple of months of using the pill
- There are some positive birth control side effects to look forward to
- There are also some longer-term, rarer side effects to be aware of, such as an increased risk of some cancers
- If you struggle with side effects from hormonal birth control, then you may want to consider a non-hormonal science-backed method like Natural Cycles
Birth control pills are a popular method of contraception — but it does cause side effects for some people. For many people, these side effects will lessen or go away completely after a couple of months as your body gets used to the changes in hormones. And not all side effects are bad, either! Some are positive, like regulating your bleeding and reducing cramps and other symptoms.
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