Side Effect of Birth Control

Will birth control stunt my growth and affect my breast development?
(17 Aug 2009)

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Birth control methods that are hormonal in nature are designed such that they suppress ovulation to prevent pregnancy. In cases where ovulation takes place despite consumption of birth control pills, the pills are designed to use a different method of prevention than the suppression of ovulation. The lining of your uterus also undergoes a change as a result of these hormone-based birth control methods.

You, as an individual need to decide which methods of birth control are best suited to your system and would be the most effective with minimal side effects.

A woman will get pregnant once the ovary releases an egg and it gets fertilized by the sperm from a man. This egg, on being fertilized, gets attached to the womb where it gets all its nutrition and develops into an embryo.

Nausea, spotting between periods, mood swings and sudden mood changes, weight gain and soreness, or swelling of breasts are some of the most commonly heard of side effects of pills. Some other symptoms that you might witness could include blurring of vision, chest or stomach pain and severe headaches. These are severe symptoms and could also be the warning signal for much more serious issues such as a stroke, liver or gall bladder diseases, heart problems, high blood pressure or even the presence of blood clots.

These side effects tend to wear off after a few months. There are a few birth control techniques available that also help in preventing against sexually-transmitted diseases. Pills that are designed to modify the process of ovulation are aimed at the prevention of eggs being release by the ovaries, which if not released, will not be fertilized. You could be at a risk of cervical dysplasia due to the usage of these birth control methods. There is also a higher risk of cervical cancer. Your chances of getting a heart attack or stroke are even higher if you are diabetic, have high blood pressure, smoke regularly or have high levels of cholesterol. You can experience sudden weight gain, dizziness, mood swings and tenderness in your breasts when you are taking these pills. Weight gain is the most common side effect of birth control pills and tends to haunt most women using this method of precaution. Though these pills make you prone to weight-gain they have not been linked to stunted growth or breast development. It is advisable that you talk to your doctor before you decide on your method of contraception.

answered by G M on 17 Aug 2009, 5:13:22

Side Effect of Birth Control

Will birth control stunt my growth and affect my breast development? (17 Aug 2009)

Will birth control stunt my growth and affect my breast development?
(17 Aug 2009)