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Birth control contraceptives are said to be very effective in controlling pregnancy and a lot has been reported about the various other benefits of they offer. But like every coin has two sides, the same way along with so many benefits, these contraceptives have some demerits also.

Demerits of Birth Control Contraceptives:

Some of the less serious side effects of the birth control contraceptives are migraine, depression, breast tenderness, and weight gain among others. Apart from this, a woman can also experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. However, these are not the only side effects as one can have more serious side effects like heart attacks, increase in blood pressure, blood clots, strokes as well as a condition called venous thromboembolism. For the women who are suffering from diabetes, taking contraceptives may result in increase in the blood sugar levels.

These are some of the most common side effects, but some women also experience hypertension due to the usage of contraceptives; they are also said to be contributing to gallstone formation along with some kinds of benign tumor in the liver. Not only this, contraceptives can also interfere with the effectiveness of some drugs such as rifampin used for tuberculosis; griseofulvin, which is an anti fungal drug; corticosteroids; theophyline, which is a bronchodilator; and also anti anxiety drugs that contain benzodiazepine.

Despite these demerits, there are over 18 million women in the US alone who use these birth control measures. One thing that can be done before using these contraceptives is to speak to the doctor and use what is prescribed rather than purchasing over-the-counter contraceptives.

By: Pauline Go

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