Some women on the pill experience unpleasant side effects that are not dangerous and ate not likely to damage their health. You may have breast tenderness, breast enlargement, weight gain or 1055, nausea, moodiness, and one may develop slight swelling of ankles. Taking Vitamin B-complex or Brewer's Yeast usually aides in lessening these side effects. More serious side effects include worsening of migraines, asthma, epilepsy, and kidney or heart disease because of a tendency for water to be retained in the body when oral contraceptives are used. More rare but serious side effects include, blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks.
Oral contraceptives are of no value in the prevention or treatment of venereal disease.
The Potomac Family Planning Center is dedicated to providing a wide range of quality reproductive health care services for women. Our highly trained and experienced staff work together to offer a warm and supportive environment. Patient confidentiality is always a priority.