Some people take the birth control pill for much of their adult lives without a break. Others use long-term hormonal contraception devices, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), that can stay
in place for several years.
The safety of using long-term hormonal birth control may depend on a person's risk factors, age, and medical history.
Read on to find out the short-term and long-term effects of birth control.
Short-term side effects
Short-term side effects of birth control may include headaches, nausea, weight gain, and mood swings.
Hormonal methods of birth control contain artificial progesterone or estrogen and progesterone. They affect the hormone levels in a person's body, so many people experience side effects shortly after taking them.
Not all people will experience side effects. Some side effects will go away within several months as the body adjusts to the hormones. Other side effects may develop after taking hormones for some time.
Possible short-term side effects of birth control include:
- bleeding between periods, or spotting
- headaches
- nausea
- breast tenderness
- weight gain
- mood swings
Long-term side effects
For most people, using contraceptives for a long time does not cause significant problems.
Many people use hormonal birth control for contraception. But, others take hormonal birth control to manage long-term medical conditions. Conditions include heavy or painful periods, endometriosis, and menopause symptoms. Doctors approve the use of the pills for these conditions, so they should be okay to take.
A doctor can advise individuals about the safety and risks of using long-term birth control according to their medical history.
There are several factors and possible side effects to consider when taking long-term birth control:
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