The Negatives of The Combined Pill
While there is no evidence to support the claim that the combined pill causes weight gain, a number of other minor side effects are created by this use of contraception. These include mood swings, nausea, headaches and breast tenderness. Some women even claim that use of the pill leads to a loss of libido or sex drive.
However, the pill can also be the cause of a series of far worse side effects amongst a small number of women. Cases of women suffering blood clots, and cancer of the breast or cervix have been recorded. Additionally, the minor risk of thrombosis means these are all real dangers to consider before choosing this course of contraception.
If taken over twelve hours late, the combined pill can prove ineffective. In these instances, additional contraception will be required. Furthermore, the use of other prescription medicines can hinder the effect of the pill and if you are suffering from either diarrhea or bouts of vomiting the combined pill will also prove ineffective when used on its own. This type of contraception can offer no form of protection against diseases which are sexually transmitted.