20 Birth Control Side Effects Every Woman Should Know
glamour.comof birth control is perfect, so we asked M.D.’s to break down the most common potential side effects associated with different types of birth control.
Evaluate the pros and cons with your healthcare provider—then you can make an educated decision about what’s best for you.“Taking estrogen in any form will likely make your period lighter and your skin better,” says , M.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology and women’s health at the Montefiore Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
So that includes any of hormonal birth control including , , hormonal intrauterine device (or IUD), , and .Breast tenderness is a common symptom for those taking hormonal birth control, especially within the first few weeks of starting it.
What’s not normal? or breast pain—if you’re experiencing either, .When you first start taking estrogen and/or progestin, you’re likely to retain fluids during your first few menstrual cycles, which can cause your breasts to be temporarily larger.
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