One of the best ways to protect yourself from pregnancy and getting an STD is to use your head, use your contraception, and to stay in a monogamous relationship. No matter what happens, oral contraception is a great way to prevent pregnancy when used with a condom if you are not in a relationship but are sexually active. Either way, it is a great way to prevent pregnancy for all women of reproductive age who are engaging in sexual activity. Unlike the condom, however, there are oral contraceptives side effects of which you should be aware before you start. Talk to your doctor about each one and the best brand for your particular life situation.
If you are over thirty five, one of the oral contraceptives side effects could be that you are at a higher risk for stroke. This risk is even higher yet if you smoke and/or if there is a history of blood clots in your family. These are important factors to discuss with your doctor. If you fall under any of these categories, it might be wise for you to use something else like the IUD. You want to prevent pregnancy, but having a stroke while doing so is not worth it, especially since there are other methods out there that you can use and that may be a better fit for your lifestyle as well.
Another of the lesser known oral contraceptives side effects can be pregnancy. These are very effective, but there are things you can do to make them less effective, which may give you a false sense of protection from pregnancy. If you miss more than one pill, you are at risk for getting pregnant. If you are taking certain types of prescription medications, they could interact with your oral contraception and render it useless. There are many women who have taken each pill on time each day and ended up with a baby because of a antibiotic. Keep that in mind.
Not all oral contraceptives side effects are bad things. If you have trouble with acne, the pill can actually help you clear up a bit. Some women have acne long past their teen years and it is usually due to their reproductive systems. Some pills clear this right up, or clear it up quite a bit. That is a great bonus to taking the pill. Those that have horrible cramps and other PMS or PMDD symptoms can also have much relief with the right oral contraception. Lighter periods are a bonus as well.
There may be other oral contraceptives side effects of which you should be aware. Some types are on the market for a while and then they are considered unsafe and pulled. If you are on any pill, keep an eye on recalls. It is always best to discuss your lifestyle and your health very opening and very honestly when you are talking to your doctor about what brand or type of pill would be best for you. Your doctor is not there to judge you, they are there to make sure you are safe and healthy. Answer any and all question honestly so they can give you the best fit for you.
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