The pill is one of the most popular forms of birth control available today, but for many women it comes with side effects. Because the list of short-term and long-term side effects is quite lengthy is can be difficult to remember. Many women have symptoms they don’t know are caused by the pill. Do you know all of the side effects of the pill?
Dr. Christiane Northrup notes that the birth control pill can have serious side effects. These side effects may not always go away even when you stop the pill:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Constipation or bloating
- Irregular menstruation and spotting
- Breast swelling or tenderness
- Decreased libido
- Weight gain or loss of appetite
- Mood swings, anxiety or nervousness or depression
- Changes in vaginal discharge
- Vaginal infections
- Headaches, dizziness, fatigue
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Acne or face discoloration
- Fluid retention
- Bone density loss
- Hair loss or changes in hair growth
- Enlarged ovarian follicles
- Gallbladder disorders
If you have any of these symptoms it doesn’t necessarily mean you need to stop the pill. While the pill works well for contraception it is important to find natural ways to lower the risks of side effects. Simple changes to your diet and supplements can have a dramatic effect when they are based on your individual chemistry.
Dr. Marina Rose, DC based in Los Altos, CA, has helped women across the country find relief for a variety of symptoms related to hormone imbalance, without the pill. She recommends at-home assessments to target the supplements that will create the quickest results.
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