Category: Sexual Health
Question: Hello Dr please are there side effects of using pillseg combination 3 as a contraceptive method Please advise
Answer: Hi 
Combination 3 is a type of contraceptive pill that has about 2 different type of drugs in it to help prevent pregnancy they are relatively safe but there could be some side effects from its usage in the short and long term There could be bleeds headache nausea etc they can also cause blood clots in the leg especially in people who are not very active they can also affect the regularity of the menses once in a while The truth is there is no 100 safe contraception they just have differing benefits over one another You can consider getting an intrauterine implant which usually has no hormonal effect on the body and can help prevent pregnancy for as much as 10 years you can remove once you want to get pregnant Best way to go about this is to visit the family planning clinic at any government Hospital or health centre around you and the nurses there will guide you on making the most appropriate choice for you
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