Okay so this isn't the best choice for a topic, but hey I needed to research it anyways. I have been on these for like 12 1/2 years, and am now trying to make the choice of whether to change the ones I am on? Or just go off them altogether. I did some research on them, and this is what I came accross!!!
ADVERSE REACTIONS An increased risk of the following serious adverse reactions has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives (see "Warnings" section):
Thrombophlebitis,
Arterial thromboembolism.
Pulmonary embolism.
Myocardial infarction.
Cerebral hemorrhage.
Cerebral thrombosis.
Hypertension.
Gallbladder disease
Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors.
There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives, although additional confirmatory studies are needed:
Mesenteric thrombosis
Retinal thrombosis.
The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug related
Nausea.
Vomiting
Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating).
Breakthrough bleeding
Spotting.
Change in menstrual flow.
Amenorrhea
Temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment.
Edema
Melasma which may persist.
Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretion.
Change in weight (increase or decrease)
Change in cervical erosion and secretion.
Diminution in lactation when given immediately postpartum.Cholestatic jaundice.
Migraine
Rash (allergic)
Mental depression.
Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates
Vaginal candidiasis.
Change in corneal curvature (steepening)
Intolerance to contact lenses.
The following adverse reactions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives, and the association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:
Congenital anomalies.
Premenstrual syndrome.
Cataracts.
Optic neuritis
Changes in appetite.
Cystitis-like syndrom
Headache.
Nervousness
Dizziness
Hirsutism
Loss of scalp hair
Erythema multiforme
Erythema nodosum
Hemorrhagic eruption
Vaginitis
Porphyria
Impaired renal function
Hemoticuremic syndrome
Budd-Iniari syndrome
Acne
Changes in libido
Colitis
Sickle-cell disease
Cerebral-vascular disease with mitral valve prolapse.
Lupus-like syndromes
Okay huh? some of these I am like what's that? that's alot to comprehend...*yes I know alot to read, sorry, but why on earth did my dr not tell me some of my health problems could be from my birth control pills? I mean he's retired now, and I went to see a new dr, and he said maybe I should switch. Well someone else pointed out why not just go off them entirely. Yes there is a chance I could get pregnant, but I have been married over 12 years and nothing...if it happens it happens. But if these small pills might be creating problems for me, and could do more damage down the road than good, then I think I would rather go off them entirely...
So this is my research for this week, I would spend more time on this but I have lots to do for a new job....plus I am now getting a headache, lol.... Yes got a job at a new scrapbooking store that is opening up this coming week, so I am off to create...and write some poems etc. Maybe I'll share some with you in the near future...
Next time hopefully my entry will be a little more lighthearted.
Thanks for stopping by.
1 comment:
I am currently trying to research the specific relationship between estrogen-based contraceptives and severe depression after nearly losing my wife to suicide while she was using the depo-privera shot for contraception. I, too, think doctors are obligated to speak to their patients about side-effects and specifically ask about the most dangerous ones in subsequent conversations. Thank you for your time and your research!
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