The Pill - its side effects and how to minimise them Since its introduction in the 1960s the pill has become a popular choice of contraception for over 65 million women around the world.
Many women go on the pill at an early age without being informed of the side effects.
The following article looks at potential side effects of the pill and how they can be combated. This article was written by Adele Whish-Wilson in May 1997. The pill works by tricking your body into believing it's pregnant. Therefore, the brain does not send its monthly message to the ovaries to stimulate the development of eggs, and ovulation does not occur. It also makes your cervical mucus thicken which acts as a barrier to the entrance of sperm.