The Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills

- July 24, 2010, 10:09 pm

Birth control pills or hormonal oral contraception, as they are also known, are cited for different side effects like lighter and regular periods, clearer skin, less menstrual cramping, and decreased risks for certain cancers. However, different women may have varying reactions to the hormones in oral contraceptives. As such, the side effects of birth control pills can range from positive to negative depending on the body's reactions to the artificial hormones. Below are some of the not-so-nice side effects of oral contraception and ways to manage them: