Does anyone know a complete list of side effects of birth control pills?

Question

I'm considering taking them, and wanted to get some information on them without seeing a doctor yet. Anyone have any info for me?

Thanks

Answer 1

they get u fat.

Answer 2

Please either check the packet insert, PDR or drugs.com for such information.

Answer 3

I was searching the web for some info for you, and came up with a handy site listed in the link below.  The following is just some pasted info I got directly from the site... The ones in stars are, however, from other sources that Ive found.

The second link has a fairly comprehensive Chart providing a comparison of 10 different methods of Birth control.

Common Side Effects for Combination Contraceptives

**Change of Menstral patterns**

**Missing your periods**

Weight gain

Increase or decrease in acne

Nausea and vomiting (particularly for the first few cycles)

Dizziness

Headaches

Depression

Vaginal infections

High blood pressure

Loss of libido

Is there anyone who shouldn't use hormonal methods of birth control?

Not all women are suited to hormonal forms of birth control. If any of the following conditions apply to you, you may not be able to use this type of contraceptives:

You are, or suspect you are pregnant

Are breastfeeding and/or are less than 6 weeks postpartum

Have unexplained vaginal bleeding

Have active liver disease or a history of liver tumors

Are over the age of 35

Smoke

Have a history of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure or some other condition that puts you at risk of a heart attack

Have a history of blood clotting problems

Have diabetes

Have breast cancer, history of breast cancer or an abnormal growth in the breast

Have cancer or a history of cancer of any reproductive organs

Have migraines or focal neurologic symptoms

Have a moral objection to hormonal methods of birth control

How do birth controls with artificial hormones work?

Hormonal forms of birth control contain artificial estrogen and/or progestin to mimic the hormones your body produces. Your body then responds to these increased levels of hormones in different ways, all of which can prevent a pregnancy. The main way in which these forms of contraception are designed to work is by suppressing ovulation. The extra hormones also work to thicken your cervical mucus thereby creating a hostile environment for sperm. Both of these methods help to prevent fertilization.

If the other two methods fail and an egg were to be fertilized, then the Pill may work to thin the uterine lining thereby blocking the implantation of a fertilized egg. However, there is some debate as to just how often this occurs.