18 Pros and Cons of Birth Control Pills ...

By Melanie

18 Pros and Cons of Birth Control Pills ...

Have you been thinking about birth control pills? When we first started taking birth control pills, we did a lot of research on them.

Over eighty percent of women that were born after the year 1945 have used the pill at some time during their life. The pill not only stops pregnancy, but it also has power over the menstruation.

Below, I would like to give you 9 pros and 9 cons of birth control pills. First, I would like to give you the bad news, then deliver the good news.
Cons

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#9

It could cause events such as a stroke, blood clots and heart attacks. This is a risk that we take when we take birth control pills.

#8

It can slightly increase the risk of getting breast cancer

#7

This one may be rare, but it can cause hepatic cancer and noncancerous tumors to form.

#6

Birth control pills could increase the serum lipids (elevate your cholesterol).

#5

If you smoke cigarettes and are over the age of thirty five, then the chances of a thromboembolic event will increase.

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#4

Taking the birth control pill could cause liver, kidney or adrenal dysfunction.

#3

Severe hypertension

#2

Endometrical cancer

#1

Other forms of estrogen dependent cancer could form.

In no way, shape or form am I trying to scare you away from birth control pills. I have been taking birth control pills for 4 years now and am perfectly healthy.

However, there are some women out there that have experienced side effects from these pills. I am not trying to discourage you away from them,

I am just giving you the truth. In fact, there are many other side effect that could come about from birth control. Ask your doctor for a list of side effects…
Pros

#9

Effective birth control. Studies have shown that this form of birth control is ninety nine percent effective.

#8

Many women use birth control pills in order to regulate their menstrual cycle. It is great for those that have irregular or heavy periods.

#7

This method of birth control is known for relieving those cramps that come about during menstruation. I had severe cramps each time I had my period and that is when the doctor put my on birth control.

#6

The pill is also known for treating endometriosis.

#5

If you have a problem with ovarian cysts, then taking birth control pills, could prevent the recurrent ovarian cyst.

#4

It is also used in women to treat premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

#3

Certain forms of birth control are known for helping clear up acne. I suffered from acne for about a year, then when I started taking birth control, it cleared up in two months. I was actually amazed at this. I had heard rumors of this, but I didn’t believe it was actually true.

#2

It can decrease the risk of endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer. It all depends on the type of birth control pill you use.

#1

Some other side effects include breast tenderness, nausea, vomiting, spotting and difficulty remembering to take the pill each day.

Birth control pills are something that many women choose to use. It is a great way to prevent pregnancy as it is 99 percent effective.

Looks like the pros are to outweigh the cons as the cons are only a small percentage of happening.

Do you use birth control? If not, why don’t you (do you just rely on the emergency contraceptives)? I am just curious to know.

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It's amazing when you thing about body effects on different people. I used to take the pill as protection and to regolate my period. Which in that helped me alot. Regarding pimples it didn't help even if I tried two. Only in summer pefore with the pill and sew water my face used to clear compleatly for 3 months, now that I stopped taking it they come out every day with or without the sea water. My friend took it on my advise ans she got totally fat, at least it didn't affect me in that way. It's a really good protection and effective even for those pains. Back pains stopped immediatelly, my period regulated and before I used to get it for a whole week, whit it lasted only for 3 days. But I was afraid because I smoked when I was on it and knowing that it was so bad I couldn't stopped smoking so I stopped to take it. Though I'm reconsidering again now!! It has more cons than pros, but the bit of prons it has, surly does amazing staff. For those who are deciding to take it, prepare your self for a roller coster with your hormones. At least that's what happened to me, but my doctor said it was quite normal, so nothing to worry about!

the #1 pro appears to be a con. birth control is an amazing thing, it can really improve your life if you suffer from heavy or irregular periods. of course it has it's cons but please remember - salmon gives you cancer - eggs too - living in the city- not living in the city .. it's all cancer ... ten years ago cancer wasn't as exaggerated and look how many women in their thirties are happy and able to choose when to have their babies as opposed to the birth control scare tactics and mothers refusing to believe young britney would go near a boy and ending up a teen mom. my step mother was a young mom and asked me if I felt ready to go onto birth control at 13. not because I was having sex but to practice responsibility before sex even came about. that at 24 has been a valuable lesson to me .. ladies .. if you feel happy to take your reproduction out of his hands and into yours, at least consider it.

hmm with "Bre" s comment, it doesn't seem like allwomenstalk is a safe space to speak about womens health....

Did any of you girls notice a difference with body hair or facial hair while on the pill?

I'm 25 and have never and will never take any kind of birth control pill or shot. I believe that as soon as that baby is conceived it's a living being not to mention the side effects are not worth it. My sister went from a size 7 to a size 24 just from being on the Depo shot! Not healthy not to mention I have a history of Breast Cancer, heart problems, high cholesterol etc. that runs in my family which makes it on even bigger risk to have those myself. I already have high cholesterol no need to add to it. I'm not trying to get pregnant right now. My boyfriend and I are perfectly happy where we are but I'm not gonna take a pill/shot that could potentially harm me.

But if you have a serious relationship? For example my last one was for 8 years....and using condoms for 8 years...will kind of sucks.....also the pills is not the best variant for me :((. I've heard that maybe in time they will progress with that thing...about that men can receive and injection which will make their sperm be infertile for about 3 months. When is that going to be? :)

is this all true? becuase i am doing research on the pros and cons of teens using birth control and i was wondering becuase i stopped by your website....

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