All medications and pills can cause negative reactions. Most patients who use medications and contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy experience minor or no Birth Control side effects. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions to minimize any adverse reactions. If you experience any common adverse symptoms while taking birth control pills or using other forms of contraception, that persist or worsen, contact your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any severe adverse reactions.

Approximately 12 million women in the U.S. and more than 100 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives. http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/news/20100513/new-birth-control-pill-natazia-gets-fda-approval There are several forms of birth control methods such as the pill, skin patch, progestin implant, hormone injection, sponge, vaginal ring, diaphragm, IUD, emergency contraception and the morning after pill. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007460.htm Carefully follow the directions on your prescription or product label and as directed by your doctor.

Birth control pills, methods and contraception products are generally well tolerated in many people, however common adverse reactions may be experienced. Consult with your doctor about all possible adverse reactions when taking birth control pills or using other family planning methods, as well as any circumstances when you should stop or discontinue your prescribed regimen. Follow your doctor's instructions to minimize any adverse reactions.

Common negative symptoms include nausea, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, breakthrough bleeding, decreased libido and mood swings. http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20326842,00.html

If any of these common adverse reactions persist or worsen, contact your doctor immediately.

Using birth control pills and other contraceptive methods, while rare, may cause serious adverse reactions. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms.

• Severe negative reactions can occur when taking these medicines and include high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, blood clots, certain forms of cancer. http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20326992,00.html
• Cancer side effects: Studies suggest that birth control pills used over a long time period can increase the risk of certain forms of cancer such as cervical, liver and possibly breast cancer. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control-pill/WO00098/NSECTIONGROUP=2

Talk to your doctor about your complete medical history before taking birth control medications or using contraceptive devices. This is not a complete list of potential adverse reactions. If you notice any other effects that are not listed above contact your doctor or pharmacist. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007460.htm

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