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18 Pros and Cons of Birth Control Pills ...

18 Pros and Cons of Birth Control Pills ...
By Melanie • May 13, 2024

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.

#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).

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#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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also taking birth control pills lower your sex drive

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? :)

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

I heard birth control increases breast size, is this true?

Hi, I'm 17 and new to this whole "birth control" thing and I've been looking at all the pros and cons of taking it. All of the cons are making me seriously consider sticking with condoms. I tend to be a big Hypochondriac though, so if I don't get BC pills then I worry about myself possibly getting pregnant. Then if I do get them, I worry about getting cancer, gaining weight, or having heart issues (high blood pressure runs in my family). I really want to get them but I really don't want to gain weight. I do work out, run track, and try to stay in shape but I love food and I eat all the time. So gaining weight is a major issue that I don't want to have to deal with.

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!

I am 14 and I take birth control for my acne. it's actually kinda working my dermatologist told me it starts really working after 4 months. the only thing that I've experienced that's kinda weird is not taking a pill one day and them I got my period again after just stopping it like the week before. and it's been a week and 2 days and it's still didn't stop yet. so I think it's kinda weird how the pill can basically control your period.

Thanx for this post Ive been considering going on the pill for a while but havent got round to it.. I want it for clearing up my skin and to keep my peiod pains down.. but for u this didnt happen.. but everyone is different :S I also heard it makes u gain weight which I really dont want :( .. but my friend said for her it made her lose weight.. but as I said before everyones different.. I'm scared to try it though and then after a month stop my body is gonna be like WTF :S Thank uu x

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