Are there any long term effects of taking birth control for extended periouds of!
Question: I have been on the pill for around 10 years. I have read about it on several different sites. Some say it causes cancer, some say it decreases risk of cancer... Some say it causes problems with infertility later, others say it doesn't.... I am so damn confused.....
Answers: I have been on the pill for around 10 years. I have read about it on several different sites. Some say it causes cancer, some say it decreases risk of cancer... Some say it causes problems with infertility later, others say it doesn't.... I am so damn confused.....
Good question.
I have collected several links of information about this.
Here they are:
"The Pill" Linked to Two Types of Cancer
A new study found that women who take birth control pills increase their risk of cervical and breast cancers.
http://www.mercola.com/2005/aug/20/birth...
Birth Control Pill Increases Risk of Fatal Embolism
new research from New Zealand suggests that the use of oral contraceptives may cause a nearly 10-fold increase the risk of developing a fatal pulmonary embolism.
http://www.mercola.com/2000/jun/24/birth...
Birth Control Pills Increase Blood Clot Risk
"Third generation" oral contraceptives are linked to a more than doubled risk of potentially fatal blood clots known as venous thromboembolisms.
http://www.mercola.com/2000/dec/3/birth_...
Birth Control Pills Linked to Thinner Bones
Women who are taking birth control pills have lower bone mineral density (BMD) than women who have never used oral contraceptives.
http://www.mercola.com/2001/nov/24/birth...
Do You Really Need an Implantable Birth Control Device?
Dr. Mercola:"The long-term use of synthetic hormones, such as the progestin in Implanon, will invariably increase a woman's danger of developing serious chronic illness."
http://www.mercola.com/2006/aug/5/do_you...
Estrogen Should be Added to Cancer-Causing List Along with Other Substances
Estrogen, the hormone used in birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy, should be listed as a known cancer-causing agent, according to the advisers to the National Toxicology Panel (NTP)
http://www.mercola.com/2000/dec/31/estro...
Hidden Dangers of New Birth Control Pill
The U.S. FDA is likely going to approve Lybrel, a birth control pill that eliminates monthly menstruation entirely, in the near future.
http://v.mercola.com/blogs/public_blog/H...
How Contraceptives Kill a Woman's Libido Long-Term
According to a study, while contraceptives allow a woman to have intercourse without fear of getting pregnant, they could extinguish her sexual desire ... permanently.
http://www.mercola.com/2005/jun/14/contr...
Just Say "No" to Birth Control Pills
Carolyn Dean, M.D.:"Let me give you my opinion in a straightforward manner: I don't advocate the use of birth control pills. Yes, they are effective at preventing unwanted pregnancies, but the risks far outweigh those benefits"
http://www.mercola.com/2004/oct/27/birth...
Older Birth Control Pills May Cause Cancer
Older generation birth-control pills may have significantly increased breast cancer risk among women with a family history of the disease.
http://www.mercola.com/2000/oct/29/birth...
Stay Away From This Potentially Fatal Form of Birth Control
Johnson & Johnson is facing 500 claimants in lawsuits related to deaths and injuries caused by the patch. Legal analysts believe that these 500 claims are only the beginning, since thousands of women may have suffered from blood clots, heart attacks and strokes, but could be as yet unaware of the cause.
http://www.mercola.com/2006/oct/5/stay_a...
P.S.: the best way to protect yourself against these hazardous health effects, is NOT having regular pelvic exams while you're still on these medications, but to quit taking synthetic hormones.
I believe it increases the risk of blood clotting and heart attacks, especially if you are over 35 or if you smoke. I've been on it for 6 years.