Pills tend to make periods short and scanty. You may see no blood at all. Most women like this when they understand it is common. Some women taking combined pills may experience side effects such as headaches, depression or decreased enjoyment of sex. Serious complications such as blood clots may occur but are very rare.
Pills require a prescription and can be expensive.
Pills may promote growth of breast cancer but probably do not cause breast cancer. Pills require a prescription. You can get pills from your doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, health department, or family planning clinic. When taking the Pill, you must take one every day in order to be protected. If you forget to take one pill at your usual time, take a pill as soon as you remember.