Amenorrhea - Failure of menstrual periods to return after stopping the pill. There may be slight delay, as long as six months, in return of regular menses after stopping the pill. This is sometimes accompanied by galactorrhea, a milky discharge from the nipples. Amenorrhea is more apt to occur in those women who had irregular periods prior to pill use. Gall bladder disease - Development of gallstones.
Symptoms are upper abdominal pain, indigestion.
Abdominal pain occurs, possible rupture and extensive bleeding. Severe Side Effects Circulatory problems due to blood clots or thrombosis are the potential life-threatening side effects of the pill. These include stroke, heart attack, and cardiovascular disease. Women over the age of 35 and who smoke are most at risk. In preparation for and during convalescence from surgery.