In the first three months of using birth control pills, about 40% of women start having side effects. Most women only have minor side effects that are not very dangerous to the body. Some of these effects may be dangerous but it is very uncommon.
Side Effects & Risks
* Heart Attack
Having heart attacks while using birth control is slim to none, however, if you are a women over the age of 35 or older who smokes, you are more at risk of having a heart attack.
* Blood Pressure
According to eMed Expert, women taking birth control pills usually have a small increase in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. If one starts having high blood pressure, it is best to closely monitor it for several months after taking the pill.
* Strokes
Women that take the pill usually have headaches which increases the risks of having strokes.
* Vomiting
Side effects of vomiting usually don't last long, however, vomiting is common
* Weight Gain
Most women taking birth control pills don't experience weight gain, however, some do. According to eMed Expert, weight gain is usually caused by fluid retention or estrogen-induced fat deposits in the thighs, hips, and breasts. Weight gain can also be caused by the reduction of physical activity and the increase of food intake.
Having heart attacks while using birth control is slim to none, however, if you are a women over the age of 35 or older who smokes, you are more at risk of having a heart attack.
* Blood Pressure
According to eMed Expert, women taking birth control pills usually have a small increase in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. If one starts having high blood pressure, it is best to closely monitor it for several months after taking the pill.
* Strokes
Women that take the pill usually have headaches which increases the risks of having strokes.
* Vomiting
Side effects of vomiting usually don't last long, however, vomiting is common
* Weight Gain
Most women taking birth control pills don't experience weight gain, however, some do. According to eMed Expert, weight gain is usually caused by fluid retention or estrogen-induced fat deposits in the thighs, hips, and breasts. Weight gain can also be caused by the reduction of physical activity and the increase of food intake.