Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Side Effects of Birth Control Pills

Birth control of contraceptive pills helps in preventing pregnancy. However, these pills are an artificial way of stopping women of getting pregnant. Our body may respond negatively to this artificial approach. Birth control pills and other contraceptives may restrict the normal functioning of the body. They are good to use rarely as when use rarely they prove to be more effective and show no side effects. You will have to face critical consequences regarding your health and fertility if you take these drugs for a prolonged period of time without any medical recommendation.


There are a number of contraceptive alternatives available in the market. These include birth control pills, birth controlling condoms, birth control shots, and male and female sterilization etc. these types of contraceptive techniques work differently to prevent pregnancy. Some of the techniques prevent fertilization of egg and sperm. Other prevents the release of the egg from ovaries. Still other prevents pregnancy by preventing the fertilized egg to attach the wall of uterus. When used for a prolonged period of time each of this method has its own risks and side effects. Below we describe a few long-term side effects of birth controlling techniques.

Sexual Dysfunction

Prolonged use of birth control bills can lead to sexual dysfunction in both male and female. Females experience a visible decline in sexual desire and a significant decrease in vaginal lubrication. Both male and female may experience pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common side effects in females using birth control pills for a long period of time. Cancer is caused due to intense hormonal imbalance due to the use of birth control products. Oral contraceptives in females may lead to ovarian cancer, liver cancer and cervical cancer.

Other Common side effects of birth Control:

  • Unchecked weight gain
  • Polysystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
  • Cardio Vascular Diseases
  • Migraine
  • Emotional stress and depression
  • Nutritional defects
  • Ectopic Pregnancies
  • Infertility
  • Miscarriages
  • Clotting of Blood
  • Gallstones

Other side effects of the pills include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and abdominal pain. You may feel mood swings, missed periods and abnormal bleeding during your menstrual cycles if you are taking birth control pills.

Women suffering from cardiac diseases, blood clotting, high blood pressure and liver ailments must not use contraceptive pills, as they can prove injurious to their health.

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