Oral contraceptive

Oral contraceptives are chemicals taken by mouth to inhibit normal fertility. All act on the hormonal system. Female oral contraceptives have been on the market since the early 1960s, and enjoy great popularity. They are used by millions of women around the world, though the acceptance varies by region: approximately one-third of sexually active women in the United Kingdom, but much less in countries such as Japan. Male oral contraceptives remain a subject of research and development, and are not widely available to the public.

Side-effects

When starting to take the Pill some women report slight weight gain, although this depends entirely on the individual and some people experience no weight gain at all while people who are already obese or overweight may continue to gain weight. Some people also notice changes in the intensity of sexual desire, vaginal discharge and menstrual flow.

Related Topics:
Weight gain - Obese - Sexual desire - Vaginal discharge - Menstrual flow

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Some other common side effects are: nausea, headaches, depression, vaginitis, urinary tract infection, changes in the breasts, changes in blood pressure, skin problems, skin improvements, and gum inflammation.

Related Topics:
Nausea - Headaches - Depression - Vaginitis - Urinary tract infection - Breast - Blood pressure - Skin problems - Gum inflammation

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