Question

Are birth control pills good or bad? Do a little research on different types of birth control. What are the risks? What are the benefits? Do the risks outweigh the benefits? What about long term use of birth control? Is there risks or harm in using birth control that allows a woman to only menstruate a few times a year?

Answer 1

Ans) Even though birth control pills are very safe, using the combination pill can slightly increase your risk of health problems. Complications are rare, but they can be serious. These include heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and liver tumors.

•Birth control pill have health benefits:
- Regulation of menstrual periods.
- Decreased menstrual cramps.
- Treatment for acne.
- Treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Lowered risk of anemia.
- Lowered risk for cancers such as ovarian and uterus cancer.

- The long-term use of birth control pills also slightly raises your risk for developing blood clots and heart attack after the age of 35. The risk is higher if you also have: high blood pressure, a history of heart disease.

- No, women often think if they take the pill continuously they need to “take a break” every few months to have a period. In fact, you don't need to stop the hormone pills for a period unless you want to, or if you start spotting. There are no side effects to not having a period.