Birth Control Pill

Common side effects of conventional birth-control pills include: Spotting or bleeding between periods; Missed periods; Breast tenderness; Nausea; Weight gain from fluid retention; Mild headaches; Tiredness; Mood changes; Decreased acne; Increased sex... Full Answer

Monophasic birth control pills provides the same amount of hormones throughout the cycle, which means there are fewer mood swings; women bleed for a maximum of four days a month, which is a lifestyle benefit; and it causes less weight gain than... Full Answer

Most birth-control pills today contain 21 to 24 active pills and 4 to 7 placebo pills. The active pills are made up of a combination of estrogen and progestin (there is a “minipill” that contains only progesterone, which is designed... Full Answer

Anytime hormone levels are changed, sexual desire can also change; the one definitely impacts the other. However, that impact should change back to normal once the body adjusts to new levels of hormones. More likely, a change in sexual desire after... Full Answer

No. Birth control pills cannot protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Full Answer

There are no specific side effects to coming off the pill, though you may be aware of some changes in your body when you do stop using it.While on oral contraceptives, the natural menstrual cycle is replaced by cycles that are regulated by the hormones... Full Answer

The overall risk of cancer in women who use the birth control pill does not appear to be increased.In fact, there is good evidence that certain cancers, most notably uterine and ovarian cancer, are decreased in women who use the pill. Some controversy... Full Answer

Lots of women suspect that the pill makes them put on weight, but studies show something different, gynecologic oncologist Dr. Judith Wolfe tells Dr. Oz. In this video, she explains what's behind the weight gain that women blame on the Pill. Full Answer

Birth Control Pills are synthetic hormones, and are actually much more potent compared to what is used in Hormone replacement therapy. This is necessary so they provide contraceptive effect, while HRT does not prevent ovulation or pregnancy. ... Full Answer

Low dose birth control pills can help menopause symptoms, particularly in the woman who is in the early stages of the menopause transition. Technically, menopause refers to the last menstrual period. We use the word "perimenopause" to refer to the time... Full Answer