A
female
age
16-17,
anonymous
writes:Hi, my doctor prescribed me some contraceptive pills to ease my stomach pain and shorten periods. I was just wondering if there's any side-effects? I need a bit of reassurance because i'm rather hesitant to take them. Thanks!
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reader, Skeez + ♥, writes (10 May 2008):
 Yes there can be side effects to the pill, but most of them are quite rare.
The only possible effects you might get are a bloating of the stomach and some mood changes.
More un common ones are headaches, nausea and tender breasts.
But...Ive heard if your a smoker, overweight or have ahigh blood pressure, it can maybe cause strokes and heart attacks, but again...extremely rare.
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male
reader, q1605  +, writes (10 May 2008):
 yes. once again please discuss this with your DOCTOR. the aunts can tell you how oral contraceptive have affected them but ultimately this is a decision for you and your Doctor to come to. No two women will have the same experience with this. And your Doctor will have to consider many things the aunts can't. Ranging from blood pressure to blood sugar to liver function. You will have to go to him any way for refills.
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reader, :):):) +, writes (10 May 2008):
60% of women have no side effects at all. However side effects include headaches, nausea, mood swings and tender breasts. There is also a higher chance of deep vein thrombosis, though this is extremly rare and more common in older women.
All packets of pills come with a leaflet explaining side effects.
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female
reader, anonymous24 +, writes (10 May 2008):
 There can be many side effects. They can include nausea, headaches, mood changes, increased appetite. You're not guaranteed to experience any of these.
Was there an information leaflet that came with the pills? That will give details of any side effects that may come with it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 May 2008): Hi Hunny
Ive found you a link that tells all about the pill hunny...http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/contraceptivepills.htm
I hope this helps of course everyone is different so what one medication may do to one person it may not to another TAKE CARE WITH LOVE N HUGS MANDY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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