All birth control pills can cause side effects, but these side effects are usually mild and disappear after the first few months of use. Serious side effects do not occur very often...
A common side effect is vaginal bleeding between periods. You may notice some spotting or experience breakthrough bleeding...
Other possible side effects include: bloating (a feeling of weight gain), an increase in blood pressure, a spotty darkening of the skin, nausea, vomiting, change in appetite, headache, nervousness, moodiness, dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, and vaginal infections. If you experience any side effects while on the Pill, tell your healthcare professional. It is important to remember, though, that most side effects with the Pill are not serious and will probably clear up within a few months. For contact lens wearers, a possible side effect is a change in vision or inability to wear contacts...
Long-term use of the Pill can actually decrease your risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers. The longer you use the Pill, the more protected you are from these types of cancers...
...after you stop using the Pill, your chances of getting breast cancer begin to go back down...
Some studies have found an increase in the incidence of cervical cancer in women taking the Pill, but that does not mean that the Pill necessarily caused the cancer in these women.
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