Hello, I was wondering if there were some long term effects of going on "the pill"? I've checked the Planned Parenthood site, it doesn't say anything about long term effects, only side effects in taking it.
I've also googled it without a credible website, a lot of them are personal websites or something of the sort.
Does anyone have a website that they know of that I can find this information?
ThugGirl041790 answered Thursday July 21 2005, 11:40 am: sorry i dont know a website but i am on the pill and i can tell you that i havent had long term effects and either has my mom sister or any of my friends.. just at the beginning for the first few days i felt sick.. ♥ Dez [ ThugGirl041790's advice column | Ask ThugGirl041790 A Question ]
ncblondie answered Thursday July 21 2005, 9:33 am: As someone who has been on the pill, I know how you feel. There are some effects of being on the pill. Short-term effects may include break-through bleeding, an increase in blood pressure, weight gain, crankiness or irritability (usually a sign that you need to try a different pill), etc.
As for long term effects....For women with a family history of breast cancer, there is an increased risk of cancer when you take the pill. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
You are also at higher risk for blood clots if you smoke while taking the pill. Some studies show that birth control pill users are at higher risk to get depression also.
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